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Campaigning at the top of the world: The Arctic and homeland defense

It is becoming increasingly apparent that competitors, such as Russia and China, desire to influence international norms and alter the behaviors of allies, partners and Arctic-focused countries for the benefit of these competitor nations.

By Gen. Glen D. VanHerck

14 months ago

Iranian envoy responds to US claim it’s selling drones to Russia

Earlier in the war, Iran was criticized in the West for not condemning Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine.

15 months ago

China demands end to US-Taiwan military ‘collusion’

PLA Gen. Li Zuocheng told U.S. Gen. Mark Milley on Thursday that China had “no room for compromise” on issues affecting its “core interests,” which include self-governing Taiwan.

15 months ago

NATO ministers discuss boosting eastern front forces

NATO defense ministers are discussing ways to bolster forces and deterrence along the military alliance’s eastern borders to dissuade Russia from planning further aggression.

By Samuel Petrequin, AP

16 months ago

Russia claims its Zadira laser weapon destroyed a drone in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that the claim reflects Moscow’s desire to find an alternative to missiles.

By Staff

17 months ago

Biden must act now to better arm Ukraine. Here’s what that should look like.

A large-scale Russian offensive would spell disaster not only for Ukraine and Europe but for U.S. interests and credibility as well.

By Bradley Bowman, John Hardie and Jack Sullivan

21 months ago