Commentary / World Jul 26, 2023

NATO convoys can protect Ukraine’s grain ships

A naval plan that worked against the Iranians in the 1980s can succeed against the Russians today. NATO can protect Ukraine grain shipments.

Commentary / World Jul 24, 2023

U.S. military’s recruiting woes are a national-security crisis

The U.S. military's struggle to entice even the most surefire candidates — the children of veterans — puts the future of the all-volunteer force in doubt.

Commentary / World Jun 1, 2023

Ukraine war may become a proving ground for AI

AI and quantum computing could revolutionize offensive operations and, perhaps more important, logistics.

Commentary / World May 3, 2023

Ukraine is running out of ammo. So is the U.S.

America’s industrial base is struggling with supply chains and a shortage of workers while the Pentagon contracts are piling up.

Commentary / World Jan 24, 2023

If Erdogan blocks Sweden and Finland, will NATO boot Turkey?

Turkey has been one of NATO's most steadfast members, but no one wants to force the alliance to make a tough choice over Finland and Sweden.

Commentary / World Dec 6, 2022

Drone strikes show Putin his homeland isn’t safe

Ukrainians aren’t openly taking credit for the attacks on Russian air bases, but the message was clear: They are mad as hell and not going to take it anymore.

Commentary / World Sep 19, 2022

A Ukrainian victory may make the Russian war more dangerous

Kyiv should be proud of the astounding success of its recent offensive, but defeat may push Vladimir Putin to reach for deadlier tactics.

Commentary / World Aug 26, 2022

U.S.-South Korea war games have a global audience

Given tensions with China over Taiwan and the war in Ukraine, the military exercises with South Korea, one of the largest drills the U.S. stages, will have ripple effects on all its allies and opponents.