A missile is launched at night.
A missile is launched at night.

U.S. Gets Hypersonics Back on Track

The Pentagon tries to one-up China’s “Sputnik moment.”

A lectern is installed in front of 10 Downing Street pending a statement by prime Minister Liz Truss, on October 20, 2022 in London, England.
A lectern is installed in front of 10 Downing Street pending a statement by prime Minister Liz Truss, on October 20, 2022 in London, England.

Lettuce Prevails Over Liz Amid Economic Crunch

She fought the lettuce—and the lettuce won.

Xi and Putin walk side-by-side near a military honor guard.
Xi and Putin walk side-by-side near a military honor guard.

Russia and China Threats Are Not the Same

Not all adversaries are created equal, Team Biden says.

Putin is seated and looks off in the distance.
Putin is seated and looks off in the distance.

Russia Is Losing Its Clout in Central Asia as Ukraine War Spirals

Central Asian powers are learning that Putin is not the tough neighborhood sheriff he claimed to be.

An aircraft carrier is pictured in water, with the NYC skyline in the background.
An aircraft carrier is pictured in water, with the NYC skyline in the background.

Britain’s Hard-Power Ambitions Face Soft-Power Headwinds

Aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s role in the world faces changing tides.

A close-up of Putin's face from the side.
A close-up of Putin's face from the side.

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.

Xi and Putin stand side by side in suits in front of flags.
Xi and Putin stand side by side in suits in front of flags.

Putin Panders to China

The Russian leader revealed that Xi has concerns over the war in Ukraine.

People in orange vests load missiles onto a fighter jet.
People in orange vests load missiles onto a fighter jet.

Taiwan’s New Status Quo

A top lawmaker says China’s game plan is to blockade the island and stop allies from helping out.

A person in a military uniform is seen in front of a destroyed building.
A person in a military uniform is seen in front of a destroyed building.

Why Is Putin Dodging the Draft?

The Russian leader is resisting calls for mass conscription amid his military’s costly quagmire in Ukraine.

Members of Ukraine's military attend a flag raising ceremony in Lviv, Ukraine, on Aug. 23.
Members of Ukraine's military attend a flag raising ceremony in Lviv, Ukraine, on Aug. 23.

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.

Biden sits at a table with other men in suits and face masks.
Biden sits at a table with other men in suits and face masks.

No Accountability on Afghanistan a Year Later

As blame games swirl in Washington, will anyone be held to account?

An aircraft flies above white snowy mountains.
An aircraft flies above white snowy mountains.

India’s Beef With China Sizzles at Over 10,000 Feet

And the Pentagon wants to help India in the mountaintop brawl.

Robert Malley, a man with glasses, is seen from the side against a black background.
Robert Malley, a man with glasses, is seen from the side against a black background.

Iran Deal Talks Go Into Overtime

The top U.S. negotiator is making a last-ditch trip to Vienna.

Two men in suits walk arm-in-arm in a crowd.
Two men in suits walk arm-in-arm in a crowd.

U.S. Follows Russia in Dueling Trips to Africa

Blinken to travel to the continent after Lavrov’s “charm offensive” tour.

Macron and his wife look at an old book.
Macron and his wife look at an old book.

The Summer Reading List for NatSec Wonks

Read up, nerds.

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