Good to Know: U.S. war powers Andrew Rudalevige - February 22, 2024 Does the president or Congress have the power to go to war?
Four reasons Belarus isn’t likely to send troops to Ukraine Tatsiana Kulakevich - September 14, 2022 Fighting Russia’s war would not help Lukashenko stay in power
Africa has had eight coup attempts in recent months. What’s behind the ‘coup epidemic’? Kristen Harkness - February 8, 2022 How leaders consolidate their power helps explain why soldiers depose governments.
Gen. Milley reportedly tried to work around Trump on nukes. Did he have authority to do this? Carrie Lee - September 15, 2021 No. And here’s why.
Mozambique’s Islamist insurgents are on the run. Integrating former rebel fighters could help usher in peace. Kai Thaler - August 26, 2021 Bringing ex-insurgents into a government’s security forces can win over locals and improve intelligence — but only if it is done well.
Biden may be getting rid of the Authorizations for the Use of Military Force. That deserves a ‘Whoa.’ Andrew Rudalevige - March 6, 2021 The possibility of addressing the legal framework for the war on terror is big news.
How coronavirus will affect the US military Rachel Tecott and Erik Sand - March 18, 2020 Yes, modern armies rely on equipment and training — and a healthy fighting force.
Russia and Turkey failed to mediate peace in Libya. What happens now? Tim Eaton - January 15, 2020 Will Western countries play a leading role in future talks?
Does Trump need Congress’s approval to go to war with Iran? Andrew Rudalevige - January 4, 2020 That depends on whether Congress wants to try to stop him.
The U.S. finally released military aid to Lebanon. Here’s what it will — and won’t — achieve. Zachary Karabatak - December 8, 2019 Don’t expect direct influence over Hezbollah