Military

He campaigned on “Hugs, Not Bullets.” Now, he’s militarized the country.

The newly contested region needs serious U.S. attention.

Kyiv remains frustrated with Western arms deliveries, despite a surge of support.

Two years after a deadly border clash, New Delhi appears wary of Beijing but unwilling to partner with Washington. These contradictions leave it open to exploitation.

Talk of security guarantees for the UAE and a thaw in Washington-Riyadh relations could enhance—or weaken—U.S. standing in the region.

“If that’s our attitude, we’re never going to win a war again, ever,” said one U.S. source familiar with the debate.

Anders Fogh Rasmussen speaks to FP about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine, the future of NATO, and more.

Kaja Kallas talks about the threat from Russia, the future of the war, and what should come next for NATO in the Baltics.

Egypt and Israel are undermining their peace treaty—and it needs to be stopped.

A distracted international community hasn’t been watching.

Paul Kennedy made his name bemoaning America’s decline. Now, he highlights a way to reverse it.

As in Afghanistan, Trump’s decisions to withdraw have only emboldened terrorists.

U.S. Latin America strategy needs serious reform—before it’s too late.

The dirty secret of the Russian military is that long-conquered subjects are the Kremlin’s cannon fodder.

Russia is digging in across the southeast.

Two seemingly similar systems produce very different militaries.

Self-delusion and negligence stopped governments and aid agencies from facilitating a genuine and lasting transition to democracy.

How Putin’s “zampolits” and the Russian Orthodox Church are spearheading a new agitprop campaign to boost troops’ morale.

The return of major conflict is leading Asian countries to boost their militaries.

Cameroon’s president signs a security deal with Putin amid war in Ukraine and conflict at home.