By Kelley Beaucar Vlahos on Aug 06, 2024 06:06 am
The U.S. military says it is still weighing its response to a rocket attack on the al-Asad base in western Iraq on Monday. Five U.S. personnel were injured, including one seriously, according to reports. Read in browser »
By William Hartung on Aug 05, 2024 12:05 am
At a time when all three major nuclear powers are upgrading their nuclear arsenals, when Russian leader Vladimir Putin has threatened that there are circumstances in which he would consider using such weapons in Ukraine, and when the one remaining U.S.-Russian nuclear arms control agreement is hanging by a thread, the last thing the world needs is an accelerated nuclear arms race. Read in browser »
By Anatol Lieven on Aug 02, 2024 12:05 am
Almost 100 days have now passed since the Congress passed $61 billion in emergency funding for Ukraine, a measure that included a condition that required the Biden Administration to present to the legislative body a detailed strategy for continued U.S. support. Read in browser »
By Nick Cleveland-Stout on Aug 02, 2024 12:05 am
The Space Force wants its very own Top Gun. For now, the nascent military branch will have to settle for Fly Me to the Moon. Read in browser »
By Paul R. Pillar on Aug 01, 2024 12:05 am
The assassination in Iran of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, almost certainly by Israel or elements acting on Israel’s behalf, will have no positive effects—including for the security of Israel itself.