Situation Report
A weekly digest of national security, defense, and cybersecurity news from Foreign Policy reporters Jack Detsch and Robbie Gramer, formerly Security Brief. Delivered Thursday.

Meet Ukraine’s New Defense Boss
He’s not the same as the old boss.

Musk’s Starlink Shutdown Raises Eyebrows
No one man should have all that power, U.S. lawmakers say.

Putin Faces Geopolitical Setback in South Caucasus
Armenia turns toward West after accusing Russia of failing as a partner.

State Department Taps New Top China Official
Veteran diplomat Mark Lambert will lead the new “China House.”

What’s Next for the Wagner Group?
The infamous Russian mercenary group finds itself without a leader, but still with a mission.

Biden’s Big Bet on Japan and South Korea
Can rising enemies bring old frenemies together?

Biden Scrounges Up More U.S. Weapons for Ukraine
Too little, too late?

Niger Is Not Just a Western Problem
The whole region wants to jump into the fray.

Ukraine Brings the Pain
Kyiv’s forces are finally starting to breach the dragon’s teeth.

The Definitive Summer Reading Guide for National Security Nerds
Your vacation (hopefully) awaits. And here are the best books to pair with it.

A (Mostly Secret) Revolution Is Afoot in NATO’s Military
New defense plans signal the biggest alliance overhaul since the Cold War.

Biden Set to OK Cluster Munitions for Ukraine
The decision to send the controversial weapons comes after months of knife fights within the U.S. administration.

U.S. Envoy Pick Reveals Battle Over Sudan Policy
Biden’s detractors worry the U.S. administration is doubling down on policy failures in Sudan.

Biden Gives India a Bear Hug
Modi is getting the star treatment in D.C.

The Archbishops of Disarmament
Anti-nuclear weapons activists have a new best friend: the Catholic Church.