Lithuania

March 27, 2026 | RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, Richard Goldberg, Max Meizlish, Joe Dougherty

The Strait of Hormuz: The Military, Energy, and Economic Challenges

February 16, 2026 | Justin Leopold-Cohen, Bradley Bowman

Europe Looks to Israeli Tech to Defend Tanks

Drones and ground-launched munitions have decimated Russian and Ukrainian tank fleets, and U.S. allies are looking to Israeli technology to ensure their tanks aren’t next. EuroTrophy...

January 15, 2026 | Jason Jay Smart, Ivana Stradner

Russian Orthodox Propaganda Takes Aim at Patriarch Bartholomew, Calling Him ‘Antichrist in Cassock’

In its ongoing attacks on religious organizations with the potential to erode Moscow’s sway in its former sphere of influence, Russian intelligence is now stooping to demonological name-calling.

December 19, 2025 | Bradley Bowman |

Beyond the U.S.-Israel MOU: The Case for a Strategic Partnership Agreement

In one’s personal life and in the life of a nation, it is good to have friends. It is even better to have capable and motivated friends, especially when one confronts increasingly formidable enemies...

December 16, 2025 | Craig Singleton |

Hybrid Warfare in Europe Against U.S. Interests

Moscow and Beijing’s Playbook

December 5, 2025 | Justin Leopold-Cohen, Cameron McMillan, Bradley Bowman

Eyeing Russia, Germany Fields First Israeli Arrow 3 Missile Defense System

The renewed Russian threat to Europe led Germany to field its first Israeli Arrow 3 ballistic missile defense system on Wednesday. Europe is working to improve its air and missile defenses in the face...

October 20, 2025 | Craig Singleton |

Beijing’s Minerals Brinkmanship May Backfire

The Communist Party’s anxiety reflects how quickly investor confidence and allied coordination hardened after the announcement.

October 20, 2025 | Keti Korkiya |

A Viral Forbidden Sing-Along Exposes Russia’s Youth Dissent

A banned anthem broke out in central St. Petersburg on October 13, testing the Kremlin’s grip on Russia’s youth. Video shows hundreds of young people singing banned anti-war and anti-regime songs in...

September 24, 2025 | Elaine K. Dezenski, Josh Birenbaum

China Has Weaponized Battery Production Against the United States

China has dominated the global battery supply chain through non-market practices, posing a threat to US economic and national security.

September 11, 2025 | |

Poland, Latvia Restrict Airspace Following Russian Drone Attacks

Poland and Latvia Restrict Airspace on Eastern Border: Poland and Latvia became the latest European states to place restrictions on the airspace along their eastern borders after...

August 20, 2025 | Clifford D. May |

Northern exposure

The Alaska summit revealed Putin’s neo-Soviet goals

August 6, 2025 | Clifford D. May |

Vladimir the Terrible

Trump needs to make Putin recalculate the costs and benefits of his war

June 4, 2025 | RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery |

Assessing the Challenges Facing NATO

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April 16, 2025 | Clifford D. May |

A ‘Reverse Kissinger’ would be a fool’s errand

Vladimir Putin’s interests align with those of Xi Jinping

April 7, 2025 | Ryan Brobst, Bradley Bowman

Arsenal of Democracy

Arming Taiwan, Ukraine, and Israel While Strengthening the U.S. Industrial Base

April 1, 2025 | Peter Doran |

Army’s swamp tragedy shows America who our friends are

When four US soldiers were killed in Lithuania last week during a routine Army maintenance mission, we learned once again why America needs highly capable allies in Europe who share our values. Three...

March 26, 2025 | Clifford D. May |

Obama and Biden’s failed Russia policies

The last thing Trump should do is adopt them

March 19, 2025 | Clifford D. May |

Pressure Putin

That’s what Trump must do to achieve a ceasefire

March 7, 2025 | Benjamin Jensen, RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, Jose M. Macias III

How to Defend Ukraine’s Skies During Peace Negotiations

Air superiority remains a decisive factor in modern warfare. As Ukraine continues to defend itself against Russian aggression, policymakers and military planners are grappling with a fundamental question:...

February 20, 2025 | RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, Bradley Bowman, John Hardie, Joe Dougherty

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Three Years Later