Russia seems destined to lose the war in Ukraine
Even if Ukraine was defeated on the battlefield by new troops, it would fall back on an insurgency. Russia seems destined to lose.... Read more.
HIMARS rockets alone won’t win the war for Ukraine
Is HIMARS a true game changer? Yes and no. The HIMARS systems have been hitting well above their weight, but Ukraine needs many more of them.... Read more.
Russia’s defense industry is in serious trouble due to sanctions
The Russian defense industry has some struggles ahead. It turns out that Russian industry needs Western components and Western support.... Read more.
An Afghan negotiator reflects on a year of Taliban rule
The Taliban have allowed Afghanistan to once more become a terrorist haven. The U.S. must support the resistance of a generation it nurtured.... Read more.
Taiwan has big plans for its missiles if China were to invade
Taiwan is racing to increase its defensive and offensive missile capabilities. Three models of missiles, in particular, stand out.... Read more.
Not Mission Impossible: Yes, Ukraine can win the war against Russia
The West has to stop worrying about upsetting Putin. It must focus instead on a strategy that gives Ukraine what they need to win.... Read more.
Nobuo Fujita: The only Japanese pilot to bomb mainland America during WWII
The bombs Fujita dropped on a forest in Oregon caused little damage. But many years later, Fujita's story became an emblem of reconciliation.... Read more.
How the war in Ukraine is transforming how NATO would fight Russia
The war in Ukraine has been a wake-up call for NATO and its members are increasing their defense spending accordingly.... Read more.
Finland joining NATO is a game changer. (And Russia’s fault)
The move to join NATO marks a permanent shift in Finland’s long, fraught relationship with Russia.... Read more.
Russia has already lost the Ukraine war
Even as Russia bludgeons its way into limited gains in the east, it has lost so much already in the conflict with Ukraine.... Read more.