Australian and U.S. flags sit on the table during a meeting between then-Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at the Defense Department in Arlington, Virginia, on Sept. 22, 2021.
Australian and U.S. flags sit on the table during a meeting between then-Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at the Defense Department in Arlington, Virginia, on Sept. 22, 2021.

AUKUS Gets Ready for Prime Time

Experts worry the alliance is a “goat rodeo” in the making.

People in black military uniforms stand in formation with guns.
People in black military uniforms stand in formation with guns.

GOP Gears Up for Afghanistan Probe

Congress wants to know what happened to the guns and money the United States left behind.

Putin is seen from the side, standing at a podium.
Putin is seen from the side, standing at a podium.

Where Is Vlad’s Mind?

Putin’s anti-Western speech elicited eye rolls, even at the Kremlin.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba meets with United States Secretary of State at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany, on February 18, 2023.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba meets with United States Secretary of State at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany, on February 18, 2023.

Ukraine’s Push for Fighter Jets Takes Flight in Munich

But the West is worried that Kyiv might run out of ammo first.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Minority Leader Mitch McConnell walks through the U.S. Capitol building during a joint session of Congress on March 1, 2022.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Minority Leader Mitch McConnell walks through the U.S. Capitol building during a joint session of Congress on March 1, 2022.

Congress Descends on Munich to Support Ukraine

For the GOP, it was all about reassuring Europe.

Macron, Duda, and Scholz stand side by side behind microphones.
Macron, Duda, and Scholz stand side by side behind microphones.

Putin’s Ukraine War Dominates Talks at Munich Security Conference

But long-range weapons aren’t a cure-all for Ukraine.

Harris and Söder walk on a red carpet near plane steps, surrounded by people in uniform.
Harris and Söder walk on a red carpet near plane steps, surrounded by people in uniform.

A Year Later, Ukraine Still Dominates Munich

In European security circles, all roads lead to Munich.

A crowd of people on their phones.
A crowd of people on their phones.

Starlink Cuts Off Ukrainian Drones

Ukraine’s love-hate relationship with SpaceX’s Elon Musk continues.

A man in military clothing stands in a street.
A man in military clothing stands in a street.

New Military Offensives Put al-Shabab Terrorist Group on the Back Foot

Can Somalia finally defeat al-Shabab?

Erdogan is seen walking in front of a blue screen of the NATO flag.
Erdogan is seen walking in front of a blue screen of the NATO flag.

Turkey’s Still Got Beef With NATO Aspirants

With Sweden’s bid stalled, Finland may decide to go at it alone.

A close-up of the U.S. State Department seal, with an eagle.
A close-up of the U.S. State Department seal, with an eagle.

The U.S. Lets Ambassador Posts Sit Empty for Years. China Doesn’t.

Crucial posts remain unfilled due to good old-fashioned Washington dysfunction.

Two men in military outfits stand side by side. One holds a laser pointer.
Two men in military outfits stand side by side. One holds a laser pointer.

Russia Replaces Its Ukraine War Chief—Again

Experts are asking: Why now?

A billboard with a member of the military is shown before an old tall building.
A billboard with a member of the military is shown before an old tall building.

Russia May Be Getting Ready to Mobilize in Ukraine (Again)

Has the Kremlin learned from the mistakes of its first mobilization?

Three soldiers in uniform stand on a dirt road and hold guns.
Three soldiers in uniform stand on a dirt road and hold guns.

The Top 5 Foreign-Policy Trends We’ll Be Watching in 2023

Your go-to guide for what stories to watch in the new year.

A close-up of Biden's face against a yellow background.
A close-up of Biden's face against a yellow background.

What a Decade 2022 Was

Biden’s got war in Europe, a brewing war in Asia, and a rebellion on the homefront. Happy holidays.

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