List of Security articles
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Smoke rises from an alleged Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps missile launch site targeted by Israel in the mountains of Shiraz, Iran, on June 21. The U.S. Has Bombed Iran’s Nuclear Sites
U.S. President Donald Trump said the attack was “very successful.”
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U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff speaks as U.S. President Donald Trump looks on, May 28, 2025. Trump Lacks the Patience for Peace
Why the mercurial president has failed to deliver on his anti-war rhetoric.
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From left: French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and U.S. President Donald Trump pose for a family photo during the G-7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada, on June 16. Can Trump Sit Through a Multilateral Meeting?
Trying to get an ornery president on board is doomed to failure.
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An illustration shows the NATO logo sinking slightly on a blue horizon. Can NATO Keep It Together?
Nine thinkers on this year’s summit and the alliance’s uncertain future.
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Three people, one holding a flashlight, crouch in the opening of a tunnel with rain falling in the background. ‘Andor’ Is a Lesson in Building Rebellion
‘Star Wars’ proves a surprisingly rich text for insurgency.
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A plume of heavy smoke rises over an oil refinery in southern Tehran, after it was hit in an overnight Israeli strike. Iran Could Still Roil Energy Markets
The global economic impact of the Israel-Iran war has been contained—so far.
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Steve Witkoff attends the Republican National Convention in 2024. The Metternich of the Bronx
Witkoff’s diplomacy has spectacularly failed, but he is likely to continue to play a major role.
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People stand outside the White House protesting the Israeli strikes on Iran and any potential U.S. involvement. One of the banners reads "Stop U.S. backed Israel's attacks on Iran," while another reads "All together for peace." Four Questions Trump Should Consider Before Attacking Iran
To succeed, the United States must be able to translate battlefield wins into political leverage.
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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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A billboard bearing a picture of U.S. President Donald Trump accompanied by a message is deployed in central Tel Aviv, Israel. The Many Ways U.S. Involvement in the War on Iran Could Go Badly
Trump initially showed caution but now seems to want the credit.
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Lee Jae-myung smiles as he stands in the doorway of an airplane and waves at those gathered outside. Kim Hye-gyeong stands beside him, smiling also. Both are dressed in formal attire; Lee wears a black suit, striped tie, and wireframe glasses, while Kim wears a pale gray dress. South Korea’s New President Wants Flexible Diplomacy
Lee Jae-myung is trying to avoid the ideological fixations of his predecessors.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures as he addresses the assembly during a session of the Israeli parliament (Knesset) at its headquarters in Jerusalem. Israel’s Long Road to Regional Dominance
First it humiliated the Arabs, then the Iranians—but Israel still needs Trump.
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Ships are docked at a port in Russia. Russia’s Newest Victims May Be Fish
Moscow is threatening to blow up a key maritime agreement to protect its spies.
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Smoke rises over Tehran. Intelligence Window Might Have Been a Factor in Timing of Israeli Attack on Iran
Strategic concerns and domestic politics also played a role.
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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?
