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

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

CIPHER BRIEF REPORTING -- Recent U.S. strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities propelled the 40,000 American forces in the region into the spotlight [...] More

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Where are the Sage Advisors When You Need Them?

OPINION -- “There are few things you can do that are more gratifying and more satisfying, and when you look back, being able to say that maybe, you [...] More

As U.S. Commitment Wanes, Europe Faces  Questions About its Own Defense

As U.S. Commitment Wanes, Europe Faces Questions About its Own Defense

EXPERT INTERVIEW – In the early weeks of the second Trump administration, questions were raised about Ukraine’s ability to defend itself, as the [...] More

The Challenges – and Opportunities – of a ‘Golden Dome’ Defense System

DEEP DIVE – Donald Trump vowed Tuesday to finish building a “Golden Dome” defense shield before the end of his term that would protect the nation [...] More

For U.S. Defense Industry, These Minerals Really are ‘Critical’

For U.S. Defense Industry, These Minerals Really are ‘Critical’

DEEP DIVE – Coverage of the U.S.-China tariff war has focused on the impact for consumers – the potential for spikes in the prices of cars and [...] More

The 'Golden Dome' Missile Defense Plan – and a New Arms Race

OPINION — “The space-based interceptor piece was not in the [missile defense] architecture plan as we were before January 27 [when President Trump [...] More

The U.S. Tries to Halt a Shipbuilding Crisis

The U.S. Tries to Halt a Shipbuilding Crisis

EXPERT INTERVIEWS — There is at least one issue involving national security and U.S. manufacturing that enjoys bipartisan support – and at least one [...] More

Expert Q&A: Winning the Recruiting and Retention Battle in the U.S. Military

EXPERT Q&A — Discussions about the future of war and whether the U.S. is ready for the next conflict often center on the adoption of advanced [...] More

Is the U.S. Military Ready for Tomorrow's Wars?

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW — One of the most profound impacts of the war in Ukraine has less to do with the frontlines and diplomatic negotiations, and more [...] More

Reimagining the Way the U.S. Prepares for Future Wars

Reimagining the Way the U.S. Prepares for Future Wars

EXPERT INTERVIEWS – In an age of rapidly changing technology and profound implications for the wars of the future, is the United States adapting [...] More

Trump is Right to Prioritize Homeland Missile Defense

OPINION — President Trump issued an executive order, “The Iron Dome for America,” on January 27, jumpstarting a major effort to deploy and maintain a [...] More

A Top US Commander is Fired – and What May Come Next

OPINION — “She is a leader of character and integrity who I relied on for counsel and support as the Commandant of the Coast Guard and would do so [...] More

Assessing US Recruitment: The Military V. Pete Hegseth

OPINION — “The U.S. Army Recruiting Command exceeded our fiscal year 2024 recruiting mission, with more than 55,000 future soldiers going to basic [...] More