Policy

‘Put them in trauma': A key MAGA leader’s plans for civil servants, troops, and more

Russell Vought’s plans track closely with Trump’s campaign rhetoric about using the military against domestic protesters, or what Trump has called the “enemy within.”

Policy

White House issues AI guidelines for national-security agencies

The new memo requires agencies to monitor, assess, and mitigate AI risks related to invasions of privacy, bias, and other human rights abuses.

Ideas

Heed the generals who call Trump unfit to lead

The former commander-in-chief understands nothing of military service, duty, or a cause greater than himself.

Ideas

What would Harris, Trump do about Russia's invasion of Ukraine?

Harris says support for Kyiv is in the U.S.'s strategic interest. Trump says he'd accept a deal from the strongman he admires.

Policy

Trump’s radical view would test the military

Commanders and troops could be forced to contend with a president who orders the use of military force against political rivals.

Threats

Trump’s refusal, so far, to accept transition assistance creates ‘real risk,’ observers say

GOP campaign misses deadlines to help ensure continuity of government if the former president is re-elected.

Ideas

The US military must prepare for a second Trump presidency

His re-election could have profound effects on civil-military relations.

Threats

Why there’s no easy answer to Russia’s glide bombs

Allies are still discussing how to counter them, with officials indicating that Ukrainian drone attacks may be the best bet.

Ideas

Time to retire ‘Arab-Israeli conflict’?

A new name should reflect how the hostilities have grown more complex and spread beyond the region's boundaries.