List of Military articles
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An Israeli soldier dressed in a green combat uniform and helmet speaks into a mouthpiece attached to his helmet as he glances toward the camera. The man stands in a tank, in front of an attached machine gun, and a clouded blue sky is visible behind him. Israel’s Intelligence Failure Is a Wake-Up Call for NATO
Officials in Brussels are questioning the extent of their reliance on technology.
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An Israeli army self-propelled howitzer fires rounds near the border with Gaza in southern Israel on October 11, 2023. 3 Factors That Will Shape the Israel-Hamas War
The conflict could quickly turn into a military quagmire.
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Israeli soldiers search among the cars and tents at the Supernova music festival site where hundreds were killed and dozens taken by Hamas militants in Kibbutz Re'im, Israel, near the border with Gaza. ‘Israel Has No Intention of Giving Hamas a Prize’
A peace activist involved in previous hostage negotiations describes how Netanyahu will handle the release of abducted Israelis.
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A woman gestures at Israeli security forces in the West Bank town of Hebron. ‘Palestinians Live in a State of Despair’
Regional expert Khaled Elgindy on the political future of the Palestinian people.
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A grid of images shows Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, a boy carrying a Palestine and a Fatah flag, a Hamas militant holding a gun with his face covered, members of Hezbollah wearing berets, fatigues, and holding flags, PLO leader Yasser Arafat, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad militants. A Guide to Palestinian and Other Anti-Israel Factions
Hamas is not the only group vying to lead the Palestinians—or the fight against Israel.
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A Ukrainian soldier wearing a camouflage military uniform is seen from behind as they walk down a cracked paved road surrounded by grassy fields and open sky. The soldier is holding a rifle and casts a long shadow. Negotiating With Russia Is Still a Bad Idea
The rationale for forcing Ukraine to stop fighting keeps changing with the facts on the ground.
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Sumeyye Bayraktar and Selcuk Bayraktar, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s daughter and son-in-law, hold Turkish flags in front of Erdogan’s residence in Kisikli. Is Selcuk Bayraktar Turkey’s Crown Prince-in-Waiting?
Drones made the president’s son-in-law a household name. His techno-nationalism and popular appeal could make him the country’s next leader.
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Three tanks lined side-by-side in a row parade down a broad paved boulevard. Soldiers in green uniforms and helmets stand on the tanks and salute. Behind them is a large building fronted with columns, North Korean flags, and a portrait of Kim Il Sung. North Korea’s Shell Game Is Not a Game-Changer, Pentagon Says
Moscow’s deal with Pyongyang for more artillery rounds will fill Russian gaps—but likely not turn the tables in Ukraine.
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Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army march on Red Square during a military parade in Moscow on June 24, 2020. China’s Defense Budget Is Much Bigger Than It Looks
The actual number could be more than double the current Western estimate.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who smiles back at him. Both men are wearing black suits. Behind them, security personnel and photographers move around in front of hanging Russian and North Korean flags. What Putin and Kim Want From Each Other
Their recent summit showcased just how transactional the Russia-North Korea relationship has become.
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Two people on a motorcycle drive past a small fire. The Real Intervention Haiti Needs
Force won’t get to the root of the country’s crisis. But smart monetary policy will.
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A Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missile made by the German-Swedish company Taurus Systems is shown at the International Defense and Security Fair in Madrid on May 17. Why There Are No Game-Changing Weapons for Ukraine
There is no alternative to slowly and methodically reducing Russian forces in Ukraine.
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New Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, a 45-year-old man wearing a short-sleeved button shirt, clasps his hands and smiles as he speaks to people gathered on a road. He is surrounded by a small group of other officials and security personnel. Hun Sen’s Successor Must Keep Up His Chess Game
The son of Cambodia’s long-serving prime minister will face challenges to his leadership from powerful political families.
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An illustration shows half faces of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Putin for a story about a ChiRussia alliance. The China-Russia Axis Takes Shape
The bond has been decades in the making, but Russia’s war in Ukraine has tightened their embrace.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un exchange gifts following their talks at the Far Eastern Federal University campus in Vladivostok, Russia. Weapons, Prestige, and Sticking It to the West: Why Putin and Kim Jong Un Are Meeting
Russia needs weapons for Ukraine. North Korea is looking for a quid pro quo.
