Threats

Turkish Airstrikes Have Slowed the Fight Against ISIS, Officials Say

SDF commander, Pentagon spokesman call on Ankara to cease “escalatory” actions.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

Today's D Brief: Russia’s growing pile of left-behind weapons; Iran denies its drones are hitting Ukraine; Kim’s birthday message for Putin; US hits ISIS in Syria (twice); And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Threats

Russia Increasing Aggression Over Syria As Ukraine Losses Mount

“It’s a bit concerning,” CENTCOM air chief says, as Russia’s strikes put U.S. forces in Syria at greater risk.

  • Tara Copp
Threats

Today's D Brief: Russia adds 137K troops; New British arms to Ukraine; Moscow's economic forecast; US strikes Iran-backed troops again; New CODEL to Taiwan; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Threats

Today's D Brief: Majority of Americans support Ukraine, new polls show; $3B in new US arms to Kyiv; US strikes Iran-backed group in Syria; Terrorism rising in the African Sahel; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Breaking News Threats

US Drone Strike Kills Leader of ISIS In Syria

The strike comes just ahead of Biden’s first trip to the Middle East as president.

  • Jacqueline Feldscher
Ideas

Deter Russia’s Use of Chemical Weapons in Ukraine

How Biden handles threats will dissuade Moscow and other adversaries from using these weapons—or encourage it.

  • Anthony Ruggiero and Andrea Stricker
Ideas

Put US Boots in Ukraine to Defend a UN-Approved Security Zone

It worked in Syria.

  • James Jeffrey
Threats

ISIS Leader Dead After US Raid in Syria, Biden Says

A U.S. helicopter malfunctioned and was intentionally destroyed during the mission, officials say.

  • Jacqueline Feldscher
Threats

‘There Will Be No Withdrawal’: Syrian Allies Say US Has Promised to Keep Some Troops There

But for how long? The Kurds say uncertainty is emboldening Turkey, Russian-backed militias, and the Assad regime.

  • Tara Copp
Policy

Air Strikes Renew Battle Over War Authorizations

Some lawmakers are using Sunday’s strikes in Iraq and Syria to push for keeping a two-decade-old statute, but law experts say their arguments don’t hold water.

  • Jacqueline Feldscher
Threats

The D Brief: Syria strikes, China fusion, Ethiopian rebel progress, no starcruisers, and a bit more...

  • Bradley Peniston
Ideas

A US Ambassador Ends His Service on the Front Lines in Syria

Reflections on U.S. foreign policy in a wartorn state.

  • William Roebuck
Threats

Today's D Brief: Airstrikes on ISIS caves; A week of mass shootings; Marines’ new formation; NG convoy ambushed in Texas; And a bit more...

  • Bradley Peniston and Kevin Baron
Ideas

America Needs to Take Charge of the ISIS Aftermath

Two years after the fall of the caliphate, the world should not leave this to the SDF.

  • Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Threats

In Syria, US Commanders Hold the Line — and Wait for Biden

Troops maintain the status quo amid a counterterrorism success-turned-frozen war.

  • Katie Bo Williams
Exclusive Policy

Coalition Plans To Expand Giant ISIS Prison In Syria

The UK-funded effort signals no answer in sight to the thousands of foreign and Syrian detainees.

  • Katie Bo Williams
Ideas

Defense One Radio, Ep. 78: “The Daughters of Kobani”

  • Defense One Staff
Policy

Exclusive: Longtime US Diplomat Weighs America’s Legacy in Syria

The immediate damage of the Turkish invasion has been repaired, Bill Roebuck says, but warns ISIS could reemerge without more U.S. assistance.

  • Katie Bo Williams
Threats

Outgoing Syria Envoy Admits Hiding US Troop Numbers; Praises Trump’s Mideast Record

‘We were always playing shell games,’ says Amb. Jim Jeffrey, who also gives advice to President-elect Biden.

  • Katie Bo Williams
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