Threats
Don’t Expect China to Save Ukraine
“At this point in time, I think it’s very difficult for anybody to change Putin’s mind,” one expert said.
Policy
A Planned Mars Rover Is the Latest Victim of Russia’s War on Ukraine
The European Space Agency and Roscosmos have put their ExoMars mission on hold.
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.
Ideas
The ‘No-Fly Zone’ Test
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Threats
Russian Jets Flying 200 Sorties a Day, But Firing from Their Own Airspace, Pentagon Says
Ukraine is also being conservative with its airpower.
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
Establish a Zone of Peace in Western Ukraine
Sending foreign troops to defend so-far-uncontested territory is the only way to preserve a free Ukraine and prevent Putin’s next attack.
Threats
Poland Offers Fighter Jets for Ukraine, But US Rejects Swap-and-Send Idea
Warsaw said it would send its MiG-29s to a German air base, leaving delivery to Ukraine up to the U.S. and NATO.
Threats
Concern Rising That Putin Could Use Nuclear Weapons
Russian “escalate to de-escalate” doctrine suggests Putin is thinking the unthinkable.
Threats