Security

Diplomacy is working—for now.

When the grid goes down, old-fashioned skills save lives.

The United States is falling behind when it comes to AI. Here’s how a new congressional commission can ensure that Washington catches up.

In a country where no one trusts the police, vigilante groups promising to stop gang violence were initially welcomed. Now, with extralegal justice on the rise, some citizens have had enough.

U.N. member states must renew their commitment to the vital peacekeeping operations that end wars, protect civilians, and save lives.

Everything from food to oil depends on underpaid and overworked drivers.

There are some parts of the world where economic strength isn’t enough to qualify as a great power.

The U.S. Defense Department and big tech need each other—but getting along won’t be easy

The president is destroying national security norms. Former officials like me need to speak up.

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

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

Catch up on everything you need to know about the false reports that Trump is about to order a strike against Iran, North Korea returning Korean War dead, and the Secretary of Defense’s response to reports the Pentagon is denying media access.

Lawmakers preparing a must-pass defense bill stripped out harsh penalties against the Chinese telecommunications firm after the White House intervened.

Catch up on everything you need to know about Trump’s tweeted threat against Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, the fallout from the Helsinki summit, the Air Force’s plan to invest in hypersonic weapons, and other top news.

A number of B-1 seats could still malfunction after a dangerous May mishap.

Fallout from Trump’s moves on trade and foreign relations was evident at a major international air show.

But high long-term costs and severe maintenance challenges still plague the aircraft.

Preparing shelters at military bases could take weeks.

Top NATO leaders worry the U.S. president is raring for a fight.

The U.S. military has been trying — and failing — to buy a simple counterinsurgency aircraft for more than 10 years. Here’s what went wrong.