What I Saw In Sinaloa
admin The U.S. is trying to destroy Mexican cartels. But so far, a turf war has only deepened.
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A Silver Lining in Afghanistan
Five years after the U.S. withdrawal, al-Qaeda remains weak and the Taliban has become an unexpected partner.
Ukraine May Be Just the Ally America Needs
The country Trump once disdained as a burden has become a military powerhouse.
Iran Goes Looking for Love in Jordan
Tehran wants the Arab public to balk at the cost of allying with the United States.
Iran’s War Within
The Islamic Republic’s ultimate target remains its own people.
The Ticking Clock on the Strait of Hormuz
Trump said it himself in June—military force won’t open the waterway, and energy reserves are quickly winding down.
The Mess the Iran War Made
America has to rethink how it moves resources, fights wars, and deters adversaries.
Pete Hegseth’s Reckless Message to Helicopter Pilots
The secretary of defense is making one of the most dangerous jobs in America more lethal.
China’s Tech Bubble
Keeping out the world’s best tech promises to stymie innovation.
Trump Has Only Terrible Choices With Iran
Some involve accepting Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz. The rest call for escalation.