Military

Joint military exercises have kept the relationship strong despite Trump, but that could soon change.

Despite mounting violence, the United States will continue supporting airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels.

With the Arctic melting and northern coast guards struggling to keep up, the next disaster is a matter of when, not if.

Remembering the era of portable atomic bombs.

The administration is worried about lingering Iranian and Russian influence in Syria.

Deployment of armed drones in Niger coincides with a new U.S. plan to withdraw some troops.

The world’s two largest democracies have a burgeoning defense relationship. Moscow could play spoiler.

James Mattis accepts tactical retreats to retain influence with Donald Trump. But the losses are piling up.

When in doubt, Washington's foreign-policy strategy should be to rope-a-dope.

What attending a tank biathlon outside of Moscow taught me about contemporary Russia.

The Pentagon says the United States is winning the war, but after 17 years, there’s still no end in sight.

The United States has spent far more time obscuring its role in the Saudi-led war in Yemen than in explaining any rationale for it.

The decision is a blow to Ankara but could also complicate matters for Washington.

But creating a new service branch is seen as a slap in the face to the Air Force.

Zanu-PF has proven time and again that it will resort to violence to stay in power. The MDC Alliance must pursue a coalition deal with President Mnangagwa, or more lives will be lost.

The government’s crackdown proves that the ruling party will hold on to power by any means necessary.

The U.S. administration is reluctant to help with Syrian recovery.

The United Nations and foreign powers claim they are dedicated to building up the Somali National Army. Instead, they have become complicit in its dysfunction.

The technology behind cryptocurrency can keep the United States safe—but only if the country takes advantage of its head start.

The jihadi group has lost nearly all its territory but is still seen as a threat.