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France Fills the American Arms Void

Through a series of recent sales worth billions, most recently a $12 billion deal with Saudi Arabia announced Wednesday, Läs mer

EU Urges More Defense Spending in Dangerous Times

European Council President Donald Tusk urged European leaders to spend more on defense on Friday as deadly attacks in France, Läs mer

US Urges NATO Allies to Harden Cyber Defenses Due to Russian Threat

From Phil Stewart, Reuters: U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter urged NATO allies on Wednesday to strengthen their cyber defenses, Läs mer

Latest Pew Study on America’s Global Image Reveals Some Surprises

Africans generally love the United States, as do most of India’s 1.3 billion people, but Russians aren’t thrilled with US Läs mer

Time for Sweden to Join NATO

For Sweden, NATO’s recent reinforcements in the Baltic Sea region are of course a welcome development, as they contribute to Läs mer

US Missile Defense Systems Must Adapt to Emerging High-Tech Threats

New dangers abound, from Russia to Iran to Asia-Pacific, warns Gen. James Cartwright

Growing technological sophistication by countries and terrorist groups Läs mer

US General: Russian Military Presence in Ukraine Irrefutable

The commander of U.S. troops in Europe has dismissed claims by Russia that it is staying out of the Ukraine Läs mer

Nuclear Expert Outlines India’s ‘Command and Control’ Policy

Retired Brigadier Arun Sahgal, one of India’s top experts on nuclear policy, reasserted his country’s “no first use” doctrine in Läs mer

Asian, Latin American Diplomats Debate TPP as Trade Bill Advances in Congress

With US lawmakers on the verge of granting the White House fast-track authority to negotiate complex free-trade accords, diplomats representing Läs mer

Why the West Should Give Ukraine’s New Spymaster a Chance

Late June in Kyiv can be beautiful. With clear skies, temperatures peaking in the high 70s, the natural beauty of Läs mer