Military

Advocacy groups see the upcoming election as an opportunity to boost the number of women in senior positions.

Mark Esper is beefing up his media relations team. But is it too late?

Esper’s visit is designed to send a pointed signal to Mongolia’s neighbors: Russia and China.

How China will use its military might.

Critics call the treatment of Col. Spletstoser during confirmation hearings for Trump’s Joint Chiefs vice chair a setback for efforts to reform the way the military handles sexual assault.

The U.S. withdrawal could leave tens of thousands vulnerable to Islamic State indoctrination.

On the podcast: Elliot Ackerman served five tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The United States uses the fighter jet program to further its own influence while leaving allies dependent.

Israel needs the Palestinian Authority’s security cooperation to avoid another intifada—and without security ties to Israel and the funding that comes with it, the PA could cease to exist.

Ethiopia’s prime minister oversaw the chaotic release of thousands of prisoners, including many ethnonationalist militants. His amnesty may now be coming back to haunt him.

The president’s military parade only furthers his vision of a dumbed-down America that may no longer be up to the task of global leadership.

The news comes as Washington and Beijing agree to resume trade talks.

The U.S. drawdown could provide a dangerous opening for the Islamic State to resurge.

The gap between soldiers and civilians is hurting democracies.

Amid tensions between Washington and Tehran, the U.S. Department of Defense needs a Senate-confirmed leader.

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan talks about new legislation that would require the Pentagon to ensure access to critical defense minerals.

Experts are skeptical that U.S. allies will get on board.

The president also announced he would promote Ryan McCarthy, a former Army ranger, to the top Army civilian slot.