Defense
Putin Courts Turkey and Saudi Arabia, Russia's Ex-Foes
As Russia consolidates its position in Syria and the Middle East as a whole, it's reaching out to rivals and selling them a coveted weapon, the S-400.
Russian Forces Start Air Bombing Drill Near North Korea
The combat drills are underway during a tense time for the Korean Peninsula.
North Korean Nukes Keep U.S. Strike at Bay, Says Russia
Russia's foreign minister said the U.S. only attacked Iraq after being "100 percent" sure it had no weapons of mass destruction and therefore wouldn't attack North Korea.
Will Poland Continue to Slide into Authoritarian Abyss?
The future of Poland's position in the European Union remains uncertain.
U.S. Navy Tells Sailors to Get More Sleep After Crashes
A new directive from Naval Surface Forces sparks concern that some sailors aren't getting anywhere near enough sleep.
How Many Service Members Are Missing in Action?
The Department of Defense's POW/MIA Accounting Agency continues to recover the remains of service members from conflicts as far back as World War II.
Why Do Some Northerners Join the Ku Klux Klan?
Neil Buchanan writes that state of origin sometimes has little bearing on which side Americans back in the Civil War.
Mattis Says He Serves Trump Because He Has To
Defense Secretary James Mattis said, despite disagreements over NATO and torture, he serves President Donald Trump because he has to.
U.S. Jets Perform 'Show of Force' Near North Korea
Four U.S. Marine Corps' F-35B Lightning II joined pilots from Japan and South Korea in a show of "ironclad commitment."
Do Armed Neo-Nazis Have 1st Amendment Rights?
No one could claim the First Amendment protects mayhem, murder, defamation, and deceit.
China Says It Doesn't Want War, Needs Strong Military
It was the first time China held Army Day celebrations since the 1949 Communist revolution.
U.K. Reviews Defense Capabilities Before Leaving Europe
U.K. Defense Secretarys aid it was reasonable to revisit U.K. defense strategy in the light of the process of leaving the European Union
U.S. Missile Wanted Permanently in Baltic: Lithuania
Poland has already agreed to purchase the system, while Sweden will be next to experience it firsthand in a joint drill with U.S.
F-35 Cost U.K. $200 Million—But Won't Function Fully
British commissioning choices mean that the aircraft will not have the full communications capacity.
Did Putin Win His Wrestling Match with Trump?
Putin is in his element when yes and no are equally legitimate answers.
North Korea's New Missile Can Probably Nuke the U.S
North Korea's Kim Jong Un has said nuclear weapons are key to his government's survival and the latest missile test may prove this to be true.
Alaska Calls for Improved Missile Defense
Alaska's current missile defense system has failed three of its five tests.
Russia Boosts Firepower, but NATO Is Not Sure Why
NATO Military Commission Chairman General Petr Pavel said Russia is definitely building its conventional and nuclear arsenal.
How Should Trump Behave on his Europe Trip?
Can he provide the leadership, vision, and strategy expected of the president of the United States?
NATO Allies Up Defense Spending, Not to Please Trump
"Allies should invest more in defense not to please the United States but because it is in their own interest," NATO's Jens Stoltenberg said.
U.S. Won't Win If It Ends Russia Nuke Deal: Russian MP
Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev signed the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty in 1987. Now Republican hawks want to scrap it.
Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier To Launch In Britain
"These are very visible symbols of power and power projection."
Syrian White Helmets Fire Volunteer Seen Dumping Bodies
The Syrian Civil Defense, aka the White Helmets, have received global recognition for rescue efforts, but also have been accused of supporting rebels.
Putin Vows 'Rough, Cheap Effective' Missile Response
The Russian leader complained of encirclement by Western powers and said Moscow can and will strike back in the case of any foreign attack.
North Korea Claims It Can Take Out U.S. Military Planes
Pyongyang said the U.S. would suffer a "bitter disgrace" if it did not roll back its hostile stance toward North Korea.
Europeans Keep Their Distance From Boorish Trump
Trump's hectoring rhetoric may lead to decreased US influence in Europe.
No, Mr. Pence. American Forces Don't Do Blind Obedience
Remarks at the U.S. Naval Academy reveal the vice president's ignorance about the law.
Michael Dorf: Why Are Good Men Bending to Trump's Will?
Has McMaster gone over to the dark side? Or is he simply trying to keep his job?
Will Trump Hang His Trio of Generals Out to Dry?
Why has McMaster allowed himself to become the face of Trump's scandals?
Arsenal's Latest Crisis Ahead of FA Cup Final
Arsene Wenger's last chance for a trophy this season is looking less likely as he faces a crisis among his squad.