Foreign Policy
Defense One Radio, Ep. 152: Behind the rise in global defense spending, Part 1: Russia
Russia is spending as much on its military as it did in the 1980s. How sustainable is that?
Time to change US policy toward Niger and its West African neighbors
There are three main problems—including that it's not working.
A defense treaty is not how Biden should fix the Saudi relationship
To fend off Iran, Riyadh must improve its military, not rely on U.S. protection.
US Open to Expanding AUKUS
New participants to the partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States would need to provide beneficial tech contributions, officials said.
Why the US Military’s Messages Are Falling on Deaf Middle Eastern Ears
Its timeworn approach is out of step with the region, and with America.
‘If We Don’t Sell Them Arms, Someone Else Will’ Is a Myth
Some of the assumptions that underpin this familiar refrain don’t hold water.
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