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?

Soldiers run amid smoke and mud, with a tank in the background, while taking part in a large-scale NATO military exercise in Estonia.
Soldiers run amid smoke and mud, with a tank in the background, while taking part in a large-scale NATO military exercise in Estonia.

Estonia Plans a ‘Spring Storm’ to Match Russia’s Might

“Russia only understands one thing, and that’s power,” one senior officer said.

A blurry image of Biden speaking into a microphone, with the American flag behind him.
A blurry image of Biden speaking into a microphone, with the American flag behind him.

Debt Ceiling Knife Fight Threatens to Slash U.S. Credibility

And it’s coming just as Biden is set for a reassurance trip to Japan and Australia.

An aerial view of a city. A black plume of smoke rises from one of the buildings.
An aerial view of a city. A black plume of smoke rises from one of the buildings.

The Incomplete U.S. Evacuation in Sudan

Lawmakers are worried about an Afghanistan repeat.

Soldiers drive by a crowd standing on a military vehicle.
Soldiers drive by a crowd standing on a military vehicle.

Scoop: U.S. Military Chief Working the Phones to Halt Sudan Conflict

The top U.S. general is the latest to try to end the six days of fighting that has killed 300 people.

A fighter holds a gun, standing in rubble.
A fighter holds a gun, standing in rubble.

A Dose of Cautious Optimism on Yemen

Peace negotiations are picking up pace to end the deadly conflict.

U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy greets Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen.
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy greets Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen.

China Is Stuffing Congressional Inbox with Taiwan Hate Mail

And the tone is getting nastier after Nancy Pelosi’s visit.

Mark Milley is shown from the side in uniform, sitting before a microphone.
Mark Milley is shown from the side in uniform, sitting before a microphone.

DoD’s Making a List—and Checking It Twice

The Pentagon’s warfighting commands have sent billions in wish lists to Congress. Some lawmakers want to give them a lump of coal.

Biden speaks next to a sign that reads "SUMMIT FOR DEMOCRACY."
Biden speaks next to a sign that reads "SUMMIT FOR DEMOCRACY."

Scoop: Turkey and Hungary Not Invited to Biden’s Big Democracy Summit

Biden spurned NATO allies that are dismantling their democracies.

The Pentagon is seen in Arlington, Virginia, on March 8.
The Pentagon is seen in Arlington, Virginia, on March 8.

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Biden’s Defense Budget

Republican lawmakers say it’s dead on arrival.

Australian and U.S. flags sit on the table during a meeting between then-Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at the Defense Department in Arlington, Virginia, on Sept. 22, 2021.
Australian and U.S. flags sit on the table during a meeting between then-Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at the Defense Department in Arlington, Virginia, on Sept. 22, 2021.

AUKUS Gets Ready for Prime Time

Experts worry the alliance is a “goat rodeo” in the making.

People in black military uniforms stand in formation with guns.
People in black military uniforms stand in formation with guns.

GOP Gears Up for Afghanistan Probe

Congress wants to know what happened to the guns and money the United States left behind.

Putin is seen from the side, standing at a podium.
Putin is seen from the side, standing at a podium.

Where Is Vlad’s Mind?

Putin’s anti-Western speech elicited eye rolls, even at the Kremlin.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba meets with United States Secretary of State at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany, on February 18, 2023.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba meets with United States Secretary of State at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany, on February 18, 2023.

Ukraine’s Push for Fighter Jets Takes Flight in Munich

But the West is worried that Kyiv might run out of ammo first.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Minority Leader Mitch McConnell walks through the U.S. Capitol building during a joint session of Congress on March 1, 2022.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Minority Leader Mitch McConnell walks through the U.S. Capitol building during a joint session of Congress on March 1, 2022.

Congress Descends on Munich to Support Ukraine

For the GOP, it was all about reassuring Europe.

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