Europe’s Energy Crisis Is Destroying the Multipolar World
The EU and Russia are losing their competitive edge. That leaves the United States and China to duke it out.
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A weekly digest of national security, defense, and cybersecurity news from Foreign Policy reporters Jack Detsch and Robbie Gramer, formerly Security Brief. Delivered Thursday.
Europe Struggles to See What’s Next for Russia
Putin’s fumbling war in Ukraine has weakened his grip on power, but it’s still not clear what that means.
Putin Panders to China
The Russian leader revealed that Xi has concerns over the war in Ukraine.
Taiwan’s New Status Quo
A top lawmaker says China’s game plan is to blockade the island and stop allies from helping out.
Why Is Putin Dodging the Draft?
The Russian leader is resisting calls for mass conscription amid his military’s costly quagmire in Ukraine.
U.S. Plays the Long Game in Ukraine
The biggest U.S. arms package yet is a sign that policymakers think the war isn’t ending anytime soon.
No Accountability on Afghanistan a Year Later
As blame games swirl in Washington, will anyone be held to account?
India’s Beef With China Sizzles at Over 10,000 Feet
And the Pentagon wants to help India in the mountaintop brawl.
Iran Deal Talks Go Into Overtime
The top U.S. negotiator is making a last-ditch trip to Vienna.
U.S. Follows Russia in Dueling Trips to Africa
Blinken to travel to the continent after Lavrov’s “charm offensive” tour.
The Summer Reading List for NatSec Wonks
Read up, nerds.
South Korea Is Turbocharging Its Arms Sales Business
Seoul aims to become one of the world’s top arms exporters.
Biden Heads to a Nervous Middle East
Both Israel and Saudi Arabia want a stronger deterrence stance on Iran.
Putin’s Invasion Has Turbocharged NATO Defense Spending
The alliance’s leaders push for more muscular deterrence after summit in Madrid.
South Korea Stares Into the Nuclear Abyss
Stare, and the abyss stares back into you.
Biden’s Defense Chief Puts Alliances at Center Stage of U.S. Defense
A 10-day world tour ended with a meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels.
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