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Inside Zelensky’s “Mega-Drone Deal” with the U.S.

Inside Zelensky’s “Mega-Drone Deal” with the U.S.
DEEP DIVE – Often lost in the Trump administration's on-again, off-again offer to deliver Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine is the proposed deal that would see Kyiv supply military technology to [...] More

Can Western Sanctions Stop Putin’s War?

Can Western Sanctions Stop Putin’s War?
DEEP DIVE – Looking at the recent headlines from Russia, this much seems clear: the West’s sanctions against the country are finally working.Oil revenues have fallen dramatically. Growth is anemic – [...] More

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Europe Prepares for War

Europe Prepares for War

“War footing” looks different in East and West – but increasingly, the continent is focused on defense [...] More
Officials Consider Response as Russian Drones Cross a Line in Poland

Officials Consider Response as Russian Drones Cross a Line in Poland

What happens next could impact NATO’s future [...] More
The U.S. Needs More Patriot Missiles

The U.S. Needs More Patriot Missiles

Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine have depleted stocks of a popular air defense system [...] More
Are Undersea Cables a “Backdoor for Espionage” Against the U.S.?

Are Undersea Cables a “Backdoor for Espionage” Against the U.S.?

Washington is worried about China’s access to a vast data network on the ocean floor [...] More
Can the U.S. Fix a Broken System of Acquiring Weapons?

Can the U.S. Fix a Broken System of Acquiring Weapons?

We're about to find out [...] More
Experts Warn of Insurgents' Paradise in West Africa

Experts Warn of Insurgents' Paradise in West Africa

JNIM controls territory five times the size of Texas [...] More
Battered but Not Broken: Why NATO Still Fears a Weakened Russia

Battered but Not Broken: Why NATO Still Fears a Weakened Russia

Experts assess the real menace Russia poses beyond Ukraine [...] More
Can President Trump Get a "Big, Beautiful" Deal in the Middle East?

Can President Trump Get a "Big, Beautiful" Deal in the Middle East?

Experts weigh in ahead of Israeli Prime Minister's Visit to the White House [...] More
The U.S. Has 40,000 Troops in the Middle East

The U.S. Has 40,000 Troops in the Middle East

Experts debate whether we need them all there [...] More