Ideas
How Russia's War in Ukraine will Accelerate U.S.-China Competition
Moscow’s disastrous adventurism will leave it a junior player in a conflict between authoritarianism and democracy.
Threats
Ukraine 'Doing a Fantastic Job' of Blocking Russian Reconnaissance, Top Marine Says
“I'm not sure [the Russians] have a good picture of what's in front of them.”
Policy
Biden Sends $800M In Weapons To Ukraine After Zelenskyy’s Emotional Appeal
The latest military aid includes anti-aircraft and anti-armor systems, plus guns and drones to help Ukrainians fight Russia.
Science & Tech
A Civil War is Brewing In Russian Tech Circles
Russian entrepreneurs and investors who have known each other for years are finding themselves on opposite sides of Putin’s war.
Threats
A Private Company Has Evacuated 6,500 People From Ukraine
Global Guardian is now evacuating Ukrainians who work for Western companies and their families.
Threats
Sullivan Vows ‘Consequences’ If China Helps Russia in Ukraine
The national security advisor expressed “deep concerns” about China’s alignment with Russia, during a seven-hour meeting Monday.
Policy
Why New Technology Is Making Nuclear Arms Control Harder
The US, China, and Russia are locked in a high-tech race to perfect new nuclear capabilities, rendering some Cold War safeguards obsolete.
Ideas
The ‘No-Fly Zone’ Test
Want to put U.S. or allied aircraft over Ukraine? Answer these questions first.
Policy
Can Russia’s War Revive the Anti-Nuke Movement?
Amid aging leaders and new politics, arms-control advocates are using Putin’s invasion to renew attention to nuclear weapons.
Threats
Russian Jets Flying 200 Sorties a Day, But Firing from Their Own Airspace, Pentagon Says
Ukraine is also being conservative with its airpower.
Ideas
Putin’s Propaganda Machine Is What America’s Far-Right Wants
National security leaders must learn to fight disinformation at home, too.
Ideas
Defense One Radio, Ep. 96: The impact of Russia’s Ukraine invasion
We assess the economic uncertainty stemming from Vladimir Putin's invasion of democratic Ukraine.
Threats
Ukraine War Could Put Food Security on Pentagon’s Plate
Global leaders from UN to Congress warn low supplies, high prices could spark conflict elsewhere.
Ideas
How to Stop Putin Without Starting WWIII
The greatest risk the United States and European countries face right now is mission creep from their own desire to do more.
Threats
Why the US Won’t Give Patriot Interceptors to Ukraine
The Pentagon is still hunting “alternative options” to bolster Ukraine’s air defenses against Russia’s brutal strikes.
Threats
US Officials Not Ready to Dismiss Russia’s Anti-Aircraft Missiles, Despite Shortcomings in Ukraine
The U.S. has invested heavily in expensive stealth aircraft that can evade detection from Russian interceptors.
Threats
Pentagon Could Need More Cash if Ukraine Support, NATO Border Mission Drags On
Pentagon Comptroller Mike McCord also said allies are contributing more now than in the past.
Ideas