Military

The growing threat from the mainland can only be deterred by a public willing to make sacrifices.

Suleimani’s killing shows U.S. police and military power can’t be separated.

Former Centcom commander says the United States would be mistaken to take Iran’s word that it does not seek escalation.

While they’re there, the United States should refocus the partnership toward making the Iraqi Army more self-sufficient. Here’s how.

Overshadowed by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo until now, the relative newcomer Mark Esper has played a central role in the U.S. response.

President announces he’s imposing new sanctions in response to Iranian missile strike.

Hours after the strike, both Washington and Tehran showed signs they wanted to de-escalate.

Multiple outlets cited a letter that Defense Department leaders say was a “mistake.”

Sources say senior officials who would normally be consulted were left out of the loop.

The former U.S. commander and CIA director says Iran’s “very fragile” situation may limit its response.

Current and former officials point to John Rood as a major source of frustration in the U.S. Defense Department policy shop.

The slate of Democratic candidates includes two Rhodes scholars, two ex-soldiers, and a former chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. But don’t count on them to resurrect a Pax Americana.

Spencer’s ouster followed months of tensions with the White House over cost overruns and other issues.