Biden’s hostage diplomacy, explained
It's a marriage of concessions and sanctions.
Ukraine updated its defense institutions — and is defying expectations
Procurement changes addressed corruption and boosted Ukraine’s ability to defend itself
The Russian invasion has some logistical problems. That doesn’t mean it’s doomed.
Supply problems are the norm, not the exception
Will the attack on Iran’s nuclear research facility derail U.S. nuclear talks?
The Biden administration will find it difficult to contain Israel and Iran’s escalating tensions.
Has Israel been sabotaging Iran? Here’s what we know.
Four reasons Israel might be waging its shadow war more overtly — which could backfire.
How will Iran respond to Soleimani’s killing — and where will the escalation end?
Expect something more than today’s proxy skirmishes — but less than all-out war.
Trump threatens ‘sanctions like they’ve never seen’ if Iraq evicts U.S. forces. Can Iraq do it?
It’s likely that Iraq will expel U.S. forces.
African dictators have been losing power — some to democratic governments. Militaries can tip the scales toward democracy.
These five factors make the difference between militaries that support autocracy and those that allow free elections.
Iran’s cooperation with the Taliban could affect talks on U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan
Here’s what’s motivating the recently publicized ties.