Ideas
When Macron and Biden Meet, Will it Be Love, Actually?
America needs to see eye-to-eye with its oldest ally.
Policy
US Sending Ukraine 200 Generators, Anti-Drone Machine Guns
After Russian attacks cause rolling blackouts, the West rushes backup energy, ammunition, and counter-drone tech.
Policy
Why Defense Budgets Will Stay High After the Ukraine War
The war is exposing how European nations were underinvesting in defense, and the critical role that renewable energy will play in transatlantic security.
Policy
Ukraine, Irregular-War Changes Are Reshaping Pentagon’s Info-Ops Strategy
Civilians reporting military movements and a return to proxy war will inform the first IO update in seven years.
Science & Tech
Ukraine Is Getting Nervous About Elon Musk
Kyiv is looking for alternatives to Musk’s Starlink internet terminals and worrying about rising misinformation on Twitter.
Threats
Polish Military Chief Says Russia is Escalating on NATO’s Border
After missile debris kills Poles, Ukrainian officials say “air shield” talks with allies are underway.
Policy
Special Operators Lack ‘Seat at the Table’ in Post-Counterterror Pentagon, SOF Leaders Say
Even as U.S.-trained Ukranians show their mettle, SOF is getting lost in the transition to great power competition, says the assistant defense secretary for special ops.
Ideas
Muhammad Ali’s Foreign Policy Lessons
Like the great boxer, America needs to know how to pick the time and place to engage.
Threats
Could Ukraine Retake Crimea? Not Easily
Difficult approaches and dug-in Russian forces would likely mean a long and difficult effort, experts said.
Threats
Army Preps for ‘Contested Logistics,’ Works to Boost Arms Production
Logistics win wars—but not if new enemy capabilities can disrupt supply lines.
Threats
Milley: Ukrainian Military Victory Isn’t Near, But It’s a Good Time for Negotiations
Russia’s strategic goals are out of reach, but its forces still hold one-fifth of the country, says Joint Chiefs chairman.
Threats
Deadly ‘Projectile’ in Poland Raises Tensions As Russian Strikes Pound Ukraine
AP says Russian missiles killed two on NATO territory, but Pentagon declines to corroborate report.
Ideas
“Wonder Weapons” Will Not Win Russia’s War
Russia’s turn to kamikaze drones is premised on a flawed strategy.
Threats
Russian Forces Retreat from Kherson, In Major Loss
Retaking the city will put Ukrainian rockets in range of a new swath of targets in Crimea and elsewhere.
Threats
Army Special Ops Is Changing Psyops Training to Reflect Ukraine War
Even as some operators chafe at rules that keep them out of the fight, they are keenly interested in how Ukrainians are applying their U.S. training.
Policy
Ukraine Calls for More Anti-Drone Gear as Air-Defense Missiles Arrive
NASAMS are now operational in Ukraine, but a new potential threat looms.
Threats