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In NYC, a Bronx Cheer for Putin, Trump, and the Aging UN
As the General Assembly met for the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine, Biden warned against nuclear war and the UN’s growing irrelevance. Will he do more?
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After Roe, ‘We Do Have Options’ to Avoid Anti-Abortion States, Army Chief Says
As ever, soldiers can indicate their station preferences—but the Army’s needs come first, Gen. McConville says.
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China’s New Ambassador Warns US Has ‘Gone Too Far’ Over Taiwan
Qin Gang is setting himself up as the unflinching mouthpiece of an assertive Beijing. Can he win over Washington?
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Trump Wants Concentration Camps and Presidential Control of Domestic Troops
The disgraced former president said the next chief executive should take control of the National Guard from state governors and deploy troops to quell cities.
Science & Tech
How NORAD Plans to Ward Off Cruise Missiles Fired at the US
The command has goals for 2025 and 2030, but wants more guidance from the Pentagon.
Threats
Russia is ‘About to Run Out of Steam,’ MI6 Chief Says
Ukraine is “still a winnable campaign,” and America’s divisions are undermining its global influence, said Britain’s spy chief in a rare and sweeping public interview.
Threats
What the West Has Given Is Not Enough to Win, Ukraine Says
Central and Eastern European defense ministers say limited arms packages will not defeat Russia in the Donbas or deter invasion elsewhere.
Ideas
Another Killer Dressed Up Like a Special Operator
The SOF community could do more to protect what they’ve earned and shame wannabes who dress to kill.
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A Swedish Compromise Won’t Solve NATO’s Turkey Problem
As two Nordic nations bid to join, Erdogan’s hostage-taking should force the alliance to reckon with a member that is increasingly a security risk.
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Does the West Want Ukraine to Win or Not?
The relative trickle of advanced weapons to Kyiv suggests Western leaders would be fine with a stalemate.
Threats
How Much Can US Howitzers Help Ukraine?
Everybody’s talking about the fabled long-range guns. Here’s why.
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Putin’s Propaganda Machine Is What America’s Far-Right Wants
National security leaders must learn to fight disinformation at home, too.
Threats
NATO Deploys Response Forces; Warns Russia ‘We Will Defend Every Inch’ of Alliance
Rare emergency summit produces unprecedented order to activate a wide range of ready capabilities.
Threats
The Battle for Ukraine: What We Know So Far
Ukrainians fought back as Russian armor pushed toward cities, U.S. says. And more Americans are deploying to NATO’s eastern front.
Threats
World Leaders Vow Retribution as Russian Forces Press Deeper into Ukraine
"This is a declaration of war against the whole of Europe,” says Ukrainian president, as NATO, UN members begin to enact responses.
Threats
An Exiled Russian Dissident Watches Putin Invade Ukraine
“Russia doesn’t need to invade Ukraine for there to be justification for sanctions today,” said a confidante of Alexey Navalny on a low-profile visit to Washington.
Threats
Putin Orders Russian Troops to Invade Eastern Ukraine
Declaring two Ukrainian regions “independent,” Putin dispatched “peacekeepers” and warned Ukraine not to fight back. The White House issued immediate sanctions.
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