World Aug 28, 2022
Fighting has raised fears of a wider conflict in Libya over the political standoff between forces loyal to a parliament-backed administration and those of the Tripoli-based government.
World Jan 11, 2022
As famine stalks Afghanistan, West urged to rescue stricken economy
by Emma Batha
Finding a way to avert catastrophe is complicated by a slew of sanctions on the Taliban, but some say such restrictions are "self-defeating" as it increases the need for aid by the day.
Editorials Nov 5, 2021
Beijing cannot be allowed to intimidate or coerce its neighbors. The China military power report argues that it intends to do precisely that.
Commentary / World Sep 14, 2021
Basic lessons from two decades of conflict in Afghanistan
by Brad Glosserman
The resources — financial, human, intellectual — of the world’s richest countries were unable to prevail in the contest for the future of Afghanistan
Commentary / World Sep 14, 2021
The dangers of when there is 'nothing to lose'
by William L. Silber
A "nothing-to-lose" attitude is what is driving the never-ending conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians.
Commentary / World Aug 25, 2021
U.S. and China are not destined for a military conflict
by Charles C. Krulak and Alexander Friedman
Throughout history, when a rising power has challenged a ruling one, such as the case with China and the U.S., war has often been the result. But there are also notable exceptions.
Commentary / Japan May 27, 2021
America, Japan and how best to defend Taiwan
by Michael O'hanlon
The most important form of preparation is in fact not military at all; it is, rather, to mitigate the developed world’s economic dependence on key commodities and components made in China.
Commentary / World Apr 15, 2021
Smaller armies and better defenses in a new world
by David Howell
Concern has been raised that the United Kingdom is once again reducing the size of its armed forces. A chorus of complaints has come from retired generals, from defense experts and from politicians, all bemoaning the planned reduction in military manpower and in tanks ...
Commentary / World Apr 29, 2020
The fog of COVID-19 war propaganda
by Nina L. Khrushcheva
Leaders like Trump and Putin have their own reasons for using martial rhetoric.
Commentary / World Feb 5, 2020
Is the world growing softer or just becoming wiser?
by David Howell
It is becoming slowly recognized that violence backfires and that soft methods, rather than harsh and confrontational measures and battle plans, now stand the best chance of stabilizing societies.
World / Social Issues Jan 8, 2020
Americans increasingly critical of Trump's record on Iran, most expect war, survey finds
The American public is increasingly critical of President Donald Trump's handling of Iran after he ordered the U.S. military to kill a powerful Iranian military commander, and a majority of U.S. adults now expect the countries to be at war in the near future, ...
World Oct 30, 2019
Syrian Army clashes with Turkish forces in northeast border area, state TV says
Syrian Army troops on Wednesday were engaged in heavy clashes with Turkish forces in the countryside around the border town of Ras al Ain in an area where a military offensive by Ankara aims to create a "safe" zone, state media said. It did not ...