A man in camouflage and a beret raises his fist as he speaks into a microphone.
A man in camouflage and a beret raises his fist as he speaks into a microphone.

Can the U.S.-Houthi Cease-Fire Hold?

Trump’s announcement that he would end airstrikes on the militant group in Yemen came as a surprise, but the truce seems shaky at best.

Indian Border Security Force soldiers stand guard near the India-Pakistan Wagah border post, about 35 kilometers (22 miles) from Amritsar, India, on May 1.
Indian Border Security Force soldiers stand guard near the India-Pakistan Wagah border post, about 35 kilometers (22 miles) from Amritsar, India, on May 1.

What Washington Can Do About India-Pakistan Escalation

Saber-rattling between the two nuclear-armed South Asian countries has surged after a terror attack in Kashmir.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth waits to take the stage to deliver remarks to students, faculty, and staff at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on April 23.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth waits to take the stage to deliver remarks to students, faculty, and staff at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on April 23.

Chaos at the Pentagon Threatens Hegseth’s Tenure

A raft of scandals and departures have turned up the heat on the inexperienced defense secretary.

Israeli military tanks positioned along Israel’s southern border with the northern Gaza Strip on March 19.
Israeli military tanks positioned along Israel’s southern border with the northern Gaza Strip on March 19.

Is Israel Preparing for a Long-term Occupation of Gaza?

Palestinian American peace activist Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib discusses where he thinks the war is heading.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) talks to U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on April 7.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) talks to U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on April 7.

The U.S. and Iran Prepare for Nuclear Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted at possible military actions if diplomacy fails.

Donald Trump points toward a Tiktok logo on a dark phone screen.
Donald Trump points toward a Tiktok logo on a dark phone screen.

Trump Won’t Give Up (on) TikTok

The U.S. president has taken negotiations down to the wire to save the popular video-sharing app.

From left: U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and Defense Intelligence Agency Director Jeffrey Kruse testify before the House Intelligence Committee on the U.S. annual worldwide threat assessment at the Longworth House Office Building in Washington on March 26.
From left: U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and Defense Intelligence Agency Director Jeffrey Kruse testify before the House Intelligence Committee on the U.S. annual worldwide threat assessment at the Longworth House Office Building in Washington on March 26.

Trump’s Intelligence Community Outlines Top Global Threats

The 2025 worldwide threat assessment lists drug cartels and China as top dangers.

Sheikh Tahnoon and Trump sit side-by-side in the Oval Office of the White House. A large model airplane sits on a table in front of them.
Sheikh Tahnoon and Trump sit side-by-side in the Oval Office of the White House. A large model airplane sits on a table in front of them.

The UAE’s Trump Tech Charm Offensive

Abu Dhabi’s national security advisor meets Trump and Musk with an AI-heavy agenda.

A fighter from the Syrian Democratic Forces stands guard in al-Hasakah, Syria, on Jan. 31.
A fighter from the Syrian Democratic Forces stands guard in al-Hasakah, Syria, on Jan. 31.

What Does the SDF Deal Mean for U.S. Counterterrorism in Syria?

The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces have agreed to merge with Damascus’s new government.

A Palestinian flag flutters amid the ruins of buildings in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip on March 4, amid the ongoing truce between Israel and Hamas.
A Palestinian flag flutters amid the ruins of buildings in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip on March 4, amid the ongoing truce between Israel and Hamas.

Who Will Rule Over Gaza After the War?

U.S. President Donald Trump, Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid, and Egypt have all made proposals on postwar governance in the enclave.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gives a press conference in Kyiv on Feb. 26.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gives a press conference in Kyiv on Feb. 26.

Can Trump Force Ukraine to Accept a Peace Deal?

Experts warn that Kyiv won’t sign off on a deal that’s bad for the country.

A British soldier shoots his gun during an exercise in Smardan, Romania, on Feb. 17.
A British soldier shoots his gun during an exercise in Smardan, Romania, on Feb. 17.

What It Means for Europe to Go It Alone

Europe and NATO are facing an existential crisis as the Trump administration aims a wrecking ball at trans-Atlantic relations.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives to meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the Munich Security Conference in Munich on Feb. 15.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives to meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the Munich Security Conference in Munich on Feb. 15.

Zelensky’s Big Pitch to Munich

The Ukrainian president called for Europe to build an army.

A man with a beard in a suit and tie speaks behind a teleprompter. The logo for MSC is behind him.
A man with a beard in a suit and tie speaks behind a teleprompter. The logo for MSC is behind him.

Vance Leaves Europe Gobsmacked

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance delivered a rebuke on immigration and alleged censorship to a shocked Munich Security Conference.

J.D. Vance and Usha Vance stand at the top of steps at the door of an airplane, both waving toward the camera. J.D. wears a black suit and red tie, and Usha wears a dark gray peacoat. Theit two sons wear matching coats and descend the steps in front of them.
J.D. Vance and Usha Vance stand at the top of steps at the door of an airplane, both waving toward the camera. J.D. wears a black suit and red tie, and Usha wears a dark gray peacoat. Theit two sons wear matching coats and descend the steps in front of them.

Munich Braces for Team Trump

The U.S. president isn’t attending the Munich Security Conference himself, but he’s poised to dominate the conversation nonetheless.

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