Joint Chiefs of Staff Archives

So do morals matter in U.S. foreign policy? I asked the expert.

Henry Farrell - April 23, 2020

A new book by Joseph S. Nye Jr. suggests that for presidents, good intentions are not enough.

Lindsay P. Cohn, Jim Golby, and Alice Friend - April 5, 2020

Members of the military can face multiple, sometimes competing, loyalties

Ramzy Mardini and Asfandyar Mir - March 12, 2020

Iran and its Shiite militias may be trying to provoke the U.S. into attacking.

Andrew Payne - January 10, 2020

In an election year, presidents don’t want U.S. troops in harm’s way

Carrie Lee - December 9, 2019

Firing a civilian Navy secretary – not a career military officer – averted a potential crisis.

Michael Robinson - November 17, 2019

Some ex-military are applauding Trump’s decision. Some are condemning it.

Jim Golby - September 30, 2019

Statements by the JCS chairman can have a significant impact on public opinion.

Jessica Chen Weiss - May 29, 2019

China’s ‘maritime gray zone operations’ target U.S. naval vessels.

Tyler Jost and Robert Schub - May 18, 2019

Advisers help presidents make informed decisions — usually

Michael Robinson - May 14, 2019

Here are 4 takeaways from recent events in civilian-military politics.