Tag: U.S. Military
U.S. Foes React to the GOP’s Midterm Wipeout
Iran gloated. China shrugged. Russia expressed optimism.
America’s Least Bad Option in Iran
Why staying the course is the most prudent of Washington’s three unsavory choices.
Hegseth Could Face Impeachment if Democrats Win in November
One lawmaker lays out the case for indicting the defense secretary.
Myths of Battlefield Triumph Are Destroying the U.S. Military
Bad strategy long predates Pete Hegseth and his obsession with “lethality.”
How to Avoid Disaster in the Next Iran War
Recent war games highlight how Washington can improve its air defenses so the next round of fighting isn’t worse.
U.S. Forces Leave Behind a Power Vacuum in Iraq
Washington’s adversaries, including Iran and the Islamic State, are likely to take advantage of the pullout.
What Makes a Good Counterterrorism Strategy?
Three top experts on the terror threat 25 years after 9/11.
Iran Launches Massive Attack on Global Shipping
Such assaults put the Strait of Hormuz under growing pressure as global crude prices skyrocket.
The USS Abraham Lincoln Is a Troubling Metaphor
Like the Iran war itself, the carrier’s deployment lasted far longer than Trump expected or planned.