A member of the private mercenary Wagner Group pays tribute to Yevgeny Prigozhin after his plane crashed at the makeshift memorial in front of the Wagner office in Novosibirsk, Russia.
A member of the private mercenary Wagner Group pays tribute to Yevgeny Prigozhin after his plane crashed at the makeshift memorial in front of the Wagner office in Novosibirsk, Russia.

What’s Next for the Wagner Group?

The infamous Russian mercenary group finds itself without a leader, but still with a mission.

U.S. President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol greet each other ahead of a meeting during the G7 Leaders' Summit in Hiroshima, Japan on May 21.
U.S. President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol greet each other ahead of a meeting during the G7 Leaders' Summit in Hiroshima, Japan on May 21.

Biden’s Big Bet on Japan and South Korea

Can rising enemies bring old frenemies together?

A Ukrainian marine from the 37th Brigade walks past an M109 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at a position in the Donetsk region on July 10, 2023.
A Ukrainian marine from the 37th Brigade walks past an M109 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at a position in the Donetsk region on July 10, 2023.

Biden Scrounges Up More U.S. Weapons for Ukraine

Too little, too late?

A person holds a Nigerien flag during an Independence Day demonstration in Niamey, Niger’s capital, on Aug. 3.
A person holds a Nigerien flag during an Independence Day demonstration in Niamey, Niger’s capital, on Aug. 3.

Niger Is Not Just a Western Problem

The whole region wants to jump into the fray.

Platoon commanders of Ukraine's National Guard take part in a military training in the Kharkiv region on July 26.
Platoon commanders of Ukraine's National Guard take part in a military training in the Kharkiv region on July 26.

Ukraine Brings the Pain

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

People browse books as part of the world's longest outdoor bookcase at Bondi Beach in Sydney.
People browse books as part of the world's longest outdoor bookcase at Bondi Beach in Sydney.

The Definitive Summer Reading Guide for National Security Nerds

Your vacation (hopefully) awaits. And here are the best books to pair with it.

Soldiers patrol just outside the NATO summit venue on in Vilnius, Lithuania on July 10.
Soldiers patrol just outside the NATO summit venue on in Vilnius, Lithuania on July 10.

A (Mostly Secret) Revolution Is Afoot in NATO’s Military

New defense plans signal the biggest alliance overhaul since the Cold War.

Ukrainian soldiers fire a M777 howitzer toward Russian positions on the front line in eastern Ukraine.
Ukrainian soldiers fire a M777 howitzer toward Russian positions on the front line in eastern Ukraine.

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.

A Sudanese soldier stands guard onboard a tugboat ahead of transporting evacuees to a warship at Port Sudan on April 30, during a rescue operation carried out by the Royal Saudi Navy.
A Sudanese soldier stands guard onboard a tugboat ahead of transporting evacuees to a warship at Port Sudan on April 30, during a rescue operation carried out by the Royal Saudi Navy.

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.

U.S. President Joe Biden hugs Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a welcoming ceremony for Modi, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on June 22.
U.S. President Joe Biden hugs Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a welcoming ceremony for Modi, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on June 22.

Biden Gives India a Bear Hug

Modi is getting the star treatment in D.C.

Pope Francis waves after giving a speech at Sophia University in Tokyo.
Pope Francis waves after giving a speech at Sophia University in Tokyo.

The Archbishops of Disarmament

Anti-nuclear weapons activists have a new best friend: the Catholic Church.

The Google logo is reflected in windows of the company's China head office as the Chinese flag flies in the wind in Beijing.
The Google logo is reflected in windows of the company's China head office as the Chinese flag flies in the wind in Beijing.

Is China Gaining a Lead in the Tech Arms Race?

A new report warns China has some big advantages over the U.S.

Members of the Taiwanese Air Force prepare to load U.S.-made Harpoon AGM-84 anti-ship missiles in front of an F-16 fighter jet during a drill at Chiashan Air Force Base, Hualien County, Taiwan, on Aug. 17, 2022.
Members of the Taiwanese Air Force prepare to load U.S.-made Harpoon AGM-84 anti-ship missiles in front of an F-16 fighter jet during a drill at Chiashan Air Force Base, Hualien County, Taiwan, on Aug. 17, 2022.

Taiwan Faces No Trade-Offs With Ukraine

But Taipei is also getting tired of supply chain issues.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to guests at the Republican Party of Marathon County Lincoln Day Dinner annual fundraiser in Rothschild, Wisconsin, on May 06, 2023.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to guests at the Republican Party of Marathon County Lincoln Day Dinner annual fundraiser in Rothschild, Wisconsin, on May 06, 2023.

Republican Foreign Policy vs. Everybody

The 2024 hopefuls are taking on all comers: China, the “woke mob,” and the alleged “deep state.”

Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sergei Lavrov meets with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor during a press conference in Pretoria, South Africa, on Jan. 23.
Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sergei Lavrov meets with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor during a press conference in Pretoria, South Africa, on Jan. 23.

A South African Scandal Could Shake Up Relations With Washington

Do South Africa’s denials that it supplied weapons to Russia ring true?

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