Security Brief

Khalilzad is said to be close to a deal with the Taliban that would pave the way for intra-Afghan talks.

Macron’s G-7 proposal likely a non-starter for Trump.

Seoul’s decision to end a key agreement with Tokyo could undermine security in the region after a series of missile tests from Pyongyang.

A deadly blast in Kabul raises questions about peace talks between the Taliban and U.S. negotiators.

Taipei unveiled a significant increase in its defense budget, with an eye to Beijing's crackdown on Hong Kong.

A nuclear-powered cruise missile test in Russia goes wrong, John Bolton visits London, allies turn on each other in Yemen conflict, and more.

The U.S. and Turkey agree to a safe zone in Syria, tensions spike between India and Pakistan, and more top news of the week.

The Indian government wants to strip Kashmir of its autonomy.

Trump imposed sanctions on the Iranian diplomat who helped negotiate the 2015 nuclear accord.

Rep. John Ratcliffe has distinguished himself as a loyal Trump defender.

In sweeping new defense strategy, Beijing identifies “separatists” as greatest threat.

Audio of the latest tanker incident shows the difficulty of protecting commercial vessels transiting through the Gulf.