List of Military articles
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Newly recruited Indian Army soldiers from the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAKLI) take part in a parade at the JAKLI Army headquarters in Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir, on June 5. Are India’s Civilian and Military Authorities Aligned?
Officers—not officials—have commented on efficacy in the recent conflict with Pakistan.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes his way to the stage during the 2016 Genesis Prize ceremony. Netanyahu’s Future in the Balance
Can victory over Iran secure the Israeli leader’s legacy?
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U.S. Marines, California National Guard, and police stand guard as protesters participate in a "No Kings" demonstration in Los Angeles on June 14. Has Trump Brought Authoritarianism to the U.S.?
Experts are alarmed by Trump’s deployment of troops to Los Angeles.
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Former Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian shakes hands with his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan, in Tehran. Can the Gulf’s Iran Policy Survive the War?
Israel and the Gulf have rival visions for Iran’s role in the region. Now Washington has to pick one.
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A wide view shows the skyline of Tehran at night beneath a dark sky. A massive plume of black smoke rises from an area crowded with buildings, which can be seen by their light in the dark. Israel’s Attacks Make an Iranian Bomb More Likely
Iran’s nuclear program is damaged, but its determination is heightened.
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A view of the night sky in Tehran, Iran. A Victory for Israel
Israel’s strikes keep Iran out of the nuclear club.
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Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, former foreign minister of Pakistan and current head of the Pakistan People’s Party, speaks during an interview with AFP at the Pakistani Embassy in Washington, D.C. ‘We Have Changed as a Country’
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari says Pakistan cannot fight terrorism without talking to India.
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Three ships sail in the South China Sea: one that is gray and blue, one that is yellow and black, and one that is white with the words China Coast Guard on its side. Beijing’s Play for Sandy Cay
China’s salami-slicing in the South China Sea is eroding U.S. credibility.
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Commuters await transport near a billboard featuring Pakistan's Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir, along a street in Rawalpindi on May 14, 2025. Pakistan’s Military Leader Thinks Differently
The military chief’s unprecedented approach to policy has made him hugely popular.
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Several men walk up jet stairs to board a large airplace with a circular orb atop it. This Technology Could Be a Game-Changer for North Korea
New radar capabilities may help solve a problem that has dogged the country for decades.
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A crowd of dozens of protesters waves signs and green-and-white Pakistani flags at a demonstration. Another Clash Over Kashmir Is Coming
Pakistan’s army needs conflict with India to justify its own existence.
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People walk along a street past a mural dedicated to Oleksandr Khmil, a former hockey player and coach killed in battle against Russian troops, in Kyiv on May 15. A European Peacekeeping Force in Ukraine Won’t Work
Any plan needs NATO involvement to be credible.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the inauguration of the 14th edition of Aero India 2023 at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru on Feb. 13, 2023. Modi Has Changed India’s Military Doctrine
After a terrorist attack in Kashmir, everyone knew that India would retaliate. Nobody quite understood how.
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Soldiers in fatigues and helmets holding guns stand on a street behind a rope barrier. The street is lined with low buildings and power lines. How India and Pakistan Can Pull Back From the Brink
Exaggerated claims of military success—amplified by the two countries’ media—could help each side save face.
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Indian Air Force personnel stand in front of a Rafale fighter jet during a military aviation exhibition at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru. A Tale of Four Fighter Jets
The aircraft India and Pakistan use to strike each other tell a story of key geopolitical shifts.