A military device lies on the ground in Syria.
A military device lies on the ground in Syria.

Inside the U.S. Commando Raid Targeting the Islamic State Leader

Islamic State leader kills himself during a raid by elite U.S. forces.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg talks in front of the White House.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg talks in front of the White House.

NATO Responds to Russia’s Demands With Its Own

NATO proposes new talks on arms control military exercises.

A member of security forces loyal to Yemen's Houthi rebels stands guard.
A member of security forces loyal to Yemen's Houthi rebels stands guard.

Biden’s Yemen About-Face

The White House prepares a reversal on a key foreign-policy pledge.

A satellite view of the Crescent Group of islands.
A satellite view of the Crescent Group of islands.

China’s Redrawn Maritime Map Is Out of Line

China’s contested maritime claims are ramping up tensions in the region.

The U.S. Capitol is seen as National Guard and Capitol Police stand guard in Washington.
The U.S. Capitol is seen as National Guard and Capitol Police stand guard in Washington.

Defense Contractors Quietly Restart Campaign Donations to Election Deniers

They put a pause on campaign donations after last year’s deadly Jan. 6 riots. It didn’t last long.

Biden answers questions after speaking about the status of the country’s fight against COVID-19.
Biden answers questions after speaking about the status of the country’s fight against COVID-19.

5 Foreign-Policy Trends That Will Make or Break 2022

Why 2022 could be decisive for Biden.

Virginia National Guard soldiers are issued their M4 carbines and live ammunition on the east front of the U.S. Capitol.
Virginia National Guard soldiers are issued their M4 carbines and live ammunition on the east front of the U.S. Capitol.

The Biggest National Security Stories of 2021

Plus, a holiday reading list for fellow NatSec wonks.

A Ukrainian serviceman keeps watch at a position on the frontline of the conflict with Russia-backed separatists.
A Ukrainian serviceman keeps watch at a position on the frontline of the conflict with Russia-backed separatists.

White House Delays Moving Military Assistance to Ukraine

And Congress is getting impatient.

A person leaving the secure offices of the House Intelligence Committee bolts upstairs.
A person leaving the secure offices of the House Intelligence Committee bolts upstairs.

What Are America’s Adversaries Up To? That’s Classified.

The military brass is tired of getting muzzled on Russia and China’s bad behavior.

Blinken meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Stockholm.
Blinken meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Stockholm.

Russia to Boot More U.S. Diplomats as Tensions Rise

The news broke just before Blinken met Lavrov in Stockholm.

Biden gives a press conference after a summit at NATO headquarters in Brussels.
Biden gives a press conference after a summit at NATO headquarters in Brussels.

Biden Brings Out the Big Guns for NatSec Noms

Republicans are holding up top State Department picks.

Taiwan's arm troops during a drill at a military base.
Taiwan's arm troops during a drill at a military base.

Can Taiwan Show China It’s a ‘Porcupine’?

A new defense report could be a sign that Taiwan is turning the page.

Russia’s MiG-31 supersonic interceptor jets carrying hypersonic missiles fly over Red Square during a Victory Day military parade in Moscow.
Russia’s MiG-31 supersonic interceptor jets carrying hypersonic missiles fly over Red Square during a Victory Day military parade in Moscow.

Russia Goes Hypersonic

The Russian navy is getting hypersonic missiles in 2022 in a bid to outpace Washington in the next missile race.

Biden delivers remarks during the annual U.S.-Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit via a video link.
Biden delivers remarks during the annual U.S.-Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit via a video link.

Is Biden’s European Honeymoon Over?

Can the U.S. president get relations with Europe back on track?

Defense ministers talk at NATO meeting.
Defense ministers talk at NATO meeting.

Turkey Threatens to Buy Russian Fighter Jets

Turkish officials want their just deserts for doing work on the F-35.

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