U.S. Allies Are Drawing Closer to China, but on Beijing’s Terms
As Washington unsettles its partners, Beijing is reaping diplomatic gains, without backing down on human rights, trade or security.
Defense and Military Forces
Why Trump Is Going After Iran Now
As President Trump warns that “we have a lot of very big, very powerful ships sailing to Iran right now,” our national security correspondent David E. Sanger breaks down what to know.
Russia Is Finding the Gaps in Ukraine’s Front Line
The swift advance of Moscow’s forces into the town of Huliaipole showcases a central challenge for Kyiv: how to defend 700 miles with too few troops.
Xi’s Military Purge May Set Back His Taiwan Ambitions
By ousting his top generals, Xi Jinping has secured absolute control but also hollowed out the command structure preparing for possible war over Taiwan.
Xi’s Military Purge May Set Back His Taiwan Ambitions
By ousting his top generals, Xi Jinping has secured absolute control, but has also hollowed out the command structure preparing for possible war over Taiwan.
NATO to Hold Military Exercise Without U.S., Its Largest Member
The operation, Steadfast Dart, comes as President Trump has been accused of undermining the alliance and will be watched closely to see how well the allies manage without their most important partner.
Trump Warns Iran With Military Muscle, but Risks a Regional War
Iran’s Islamic Republic, weakened by airstrikes in June and huge popular unrest, warns that it will strike back hard if attacked by the United States. This time, Iran may mean it.
Greenlanders Watching Turmoil in the United States Say No Thanks
The violence in Minneapolis and President Trump’s threats have soured Greenlanders on the United States and, unexpectedly, pushed them closer to Denmark.
Netanyahu Vows to Cut Israel’s Reliance on U.S. Military Aid
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed some soldiers’ deaths in the Gaza war on a lack of ammunition caused by a pause in American weapon deliveries during President Biden’s term.
Why the NORAD Cold War Pact Between the U.S. and Canada Is News
The State Department clarified comments made by the U.S. Ambassador to Canada that NORAD would be “altered” if that country did not purchase American F-35 jets.