Trump’s Germany Troop Withdrawal Could Take Years to Execute
U.S. service members are told that the planning for the drawdown is slow out of the gate.
In Base Visit, Esper Avoids the White House Radar
The Pentagon chief ducks questions about federal agents in Portland in his first on-camera briefing since June.
Why Are Mysterious Fires Still Burning in Iran?
The incidents could raise fears of a military miscalculation between Tehran and Washington.
North Korea Talks Stall Despite Trump Overtures on New Summit
When it comes to meeting with Kim Jong Un, the administration is still sending mixed messages.
What’s in the $740 Billion U.S. Defense Bill?
Trump is already threatening a veto over plans to rename Army bases named after Confederate generals.
Will Trump’s Plans to Withdraw Troops from Europe Go Forward?
Diplomats and former Pentagon officials are concerned about the knock-on effects of reducing the U.S. military footprint in Germany.
Pompeo Quietly Meets Chinese Counterpart Amid Mounting Tensions
The top U.S. diplomat’s furtive meeting in Hawaii comes as John Bolton’s tell-all roils Washington.
Trump Bats Down Military Plans on Confederate-Named Bases
The move comes after the defense secretary clashed with the White House over the deployment of active-duty troops to quell protests.
The U.S. Military Is Caught in Trump’s Political Crossfire
Esper’s job hangs in the balance, and former Defense Secretary Mattis issues a rare and stinging rebuke of the president.
Trump Signals He Wants Troops Home by November
The proposal to withdraw from Afghanistan doesn’t follow the timeline of the peace deal signed with the Taliban in February.
China’s Building Projects in Africa Are a Spymaster’s Dream
A new report shows how Beijing is using infrastructure to expand its surveillance network on the continent, making U.S. officials vulnerable.
Is the Afghan Peace Deal Dead on Arrival?
The Trump administration’s push for an end to two decades of war may be slipping through its fingers.
Trump’s War on Congressional War Powers Isn’t Over
The U.S. president has vetoed a measure that would block military action against Iran without congressional approval. But lawmakers aren’t finished yet.
Trump Uses European Deterrence Funds to Build Border Wall
The Pentagon’s decision to divert nearly $546 million has drawn criticism from powerful Democratic lawmakers.
Syria’s Forgotten War Is a Pandemic Time Bomb
U.N. officials and humanitarian workers are bracing for the worst in crowded camps and conflict zones in Idlib.