Ukraine’s Fleeting Turnaround
admin The chorus of optimism has quieted on several fronts, including Zelensky’s struggle with corruption and his relations with Trump.
National Security
A Shortage of Weapons Is Shaping the War With Iran
Trump fumed at subordinates who showed him the perils of escalation.
Did al-Qaeda Succeed?
Twenty-five years after 9/11, analysts can’t decide whether the terrorist organization got what it wanted.
The Danger of Trump’s Anti-Communist Rhetoric
The Trump administration would like you to worry like it’s 1979.
This May Be Trump’s Biggest Error in the Iran War
Success requires knowing what motivates your enemy.
A Tragedy in Iran Might Persuade Hegseth to Change Course
The Pentagon is rethinking how it wages war after the Iran school strike.
Zelensky Asked Trump for a Favor From Elon Musk
Ukraine wants to start using Musk’s Starlink to target ballistic-missile launchers inside Russia.
A Planeload of Informants
The United States is intensifying its hunt for narcos within the Mexican government. Is this all prelude to an attack?
No War for Old Men
The fall of Ukraine’s top general, Oleksandr Syrsky, leaves younger officers to finish the reforms that he resisted.
The Art of the Giveaway
The Trump administration is giving Saudi Arabia exactly what it wants. For what?