What the Jan. 6 hearings did and didn’t say about the military Carrie Lee - July 22, 2022 The U.S. military has a strong tradition of staying out of politics. And that’s a good thing.
What happens now to U.S. counterterrorism efforts in Afghanistan? Sarah Kreps and Paul Lushenko - September 21, 2021 The lack of accountability for civilian casualties in drone strikes isn’t likely to change
When Defense Secretary Austin tried to call his Chinese counterpart, here’s what really got in the way Tom Fox - June 23, 2021 The U.S. and China have very different military structures.
China’s Belt and Road Initiative invests in African infrastructure — and African military and police forces Natalie Herbert - April 29, 2021 China is looking to protect its economic investments and build its reputation as a world power
Biden has picked a retired general for defense secretary. Here’s why it matters. Risa Brooks, Michael Robinson, and Heidi A. Urben - December 9, 2020 The move marks back-to-back administrations tapping retired generals to fill high-level government positions
Three things to know about military endorsements for the 2020 campaign Zachary E. Griffiths and Michael Robinson - August 28, 2020 Retired military figures offer endorsements in every presidential election. But these testimonials may not have much effect.
This is what was so unusual about the U.S. Navy making Captain Brett Crozier step down. Lindsay P. Cohn, Jim Golby, and Alice Friend - April 5, 2020 Members of the military can face multiple, sometimes competing, loyalties
Trump’s pardon of two former Army officers has sparked new controversy. Here’s why. Michael Robinson - November 17, 2019 Some ex-military are applauding Trump’s decision. Some are condemning it.
Republicans’ advantage on national security has faded — and Democratic candidates are responding Michael Robinson - October 20, 2019 The Trump administration keeps moving further from what Americans say they want.
Trump pardoned a soldier convicted of murder. Is he hurting military effectiveness? Michael Robinson - May 14, 2019 Here are 4 takeaways from recent events in civilian-military politics.