List of Military articles
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U.S. President Joe Biden (L) meets Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (R) at Alsalam Royal Palace in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on July 15, 2022. Why Washington Should Say No to Riyadh
Saudi Arabia wants a formal alliance in exchange for normalizing ties with Israel, but the focus of any deal must be U.S. national interests, not an ally’s.
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A U.S. Army Bradley infantry fighting vehicle is seen in a military exercise between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the U.S.-led international coalition near Deir ez-Zor, Syria, on Dec. 7, 2021. Even More Than Tanks and Planes, Ukraine Needs IFVs
Front-line officers are desperate for a less glamorous weapon: the infantry fighting vehicle.
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A Likud Party election banner hanging from a building shows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shaking hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a caption above reading in Hebrew "Netanyahu, in another league", in Tel Aviv on July 28, 2019. How Modi and Bibi Built a Military Alliance
India and Israel have strengthened their defense ties in recent years—but a new book makes the relationship sound more sinister than it is.
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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is saluted by members of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) during an international fleet review commemorating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the MSDF at Sagami Bay off Yokosuka, Japan. A Solution for Japan’s Military Mismatch
Given that Japan’s primary threats are maritime, why has it invested so heavily in a land-based force?
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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.
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Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force attend a live-fire exercise at East Fuji Maneuver Area in Shizuoka prefecture, Japan, on May 28, 2022. Japan Needs a Defense Industrial Revolution
If Tokyo is serious about protecting itself, it needs to kick-start its military manufacturing sector.
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bts-military-lead-illustration-HP When Pop Stars Make for Secret Weapons
From Elvis to BTS, militaries have long used celebrity soldiers for clout.
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Russian soldier patrols the Mariupol theater. A Private Company Is Using Social Media to Track Down Russian Soldiers
Open-source investigations were once potent journalistic tools, but in Ukraine, they’re being used on the battlefield.
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan holds a press conference at the presidential complex in Ankara, Turkey, on June 6, 2022. Turkey’s Weak Strongman
Western pundits often admire autocrats for getting things done. Turkey shows why they’re wrong.
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Members of Bosnia's joint armed forces (OSBiH) take a part in military exercise as the army marks its 16th anniversary on Nov. 30, 2021 in Rajlovac, near Sarajevo, Bosnia. NATO Needs to Welcome Bosnia Before It’s Too Late
With pro-Russian actors on the rise, the window of opportunity is closing.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers his annual state of the nation address. Putin Should Have Known His Invasion Would Fail
Russian intelligence ignored facts in favor of wish-casting.
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Supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan carry white flags during a peace rally in Peshawar, Pakistan, on Feb. 3. Rising Terrorism Stirs Protests in Pakistan
Long-suffering residents near the Afghan border are voicing their grievances with militancy—as well as the powers that be.
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A medic prepares a drip aboard the Turkish warship TCG Sancaktar, which is ready to receive and treat victims of the recent earthquake, in the port of Iskenderun, Turkey, on Feb. 19. Why Was Turkey’s Military MIA After the Earthquake?
In 1999, the military was quick to respond to disaster. In 2023, Erdogan’s reforms left it hobbled and unprepared.
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A Finnish conscript participates in military training at the Karelia Brigade firing range in Vekaranjärvi, Finland, on May 19, 2022. For Europe, Military Conscription Is No Answer to Russia’s War
As large-scale conflict appears possible again, NATO members should focus on reserves.
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People visit the PMC Wagner Centre in Russia. How to Beat the Wagner Group
The U.S. Treasury Department’s recent sanctions are only a first step in stopping the Russian mercenaries.
