Commentary

The global nuclear energy market is a geopolitical battleground

By weaving energy security into the heart of our national security strategy, we can bolster our capacity to deter and resist authoritarian aggression.

2 days ago

Any perception that China doesn’t affect NATO is invalid

U.S., NATO and SEATO leadership must collaborate on reinforcing deterrence in Northeast Asia.

4 days ago

Why is China strengthening its military? It’s not all about war.

A grasp of the myriad drivers could help observers more accurately assess the danger posed by the People's Liberation Army modernization.

What difference will Polish, Slovakian fighter jets make to Ukraine?

Other NATO allies will now be under increased pressure to offer Ukraine their own, Western-designed aircraft.

8 days ago

Superlatives in the FY24 budget request won’t cut it for US forces

Congress will have to bail out the military again and pay the full costs of inflation.

11 days ago

Why the US military should build modular nuclear reactors

One of the main objections to the expansion of nuclear power in the U.S. is based on the perception that it is dangerous.

2 weeks ago

How is the US military space sector doing? Depends who you ask.

Despite a robust pipeline of activity, the military space-industrial base is facing a number of economic and industrial challenges.

3 weeks ago

The stars have aligned for the Philippines in the South China Sea

But one star — funding for the Philippine military — isn't shining so bright.

3 weeks ago

Weaponized balloons challenge US air superiority — quite littorally

The littorals are the messy area between sea and land, ground and sky, and air and space. U.S. leaders should prevent adversaries from exploiting them.

3 weeks ago

Germany’s military ‘Zeitenwende’ is off to a slow start

It would be easy to lay all of the blame for this sorry state of affairs at Germany’s feet. But it would also be wrong.

4 weeks ago

Adopt a talent recruitment solution to spark a movement at the DoD

The workforce crisis is an opportunity for radical creativity.

4 weeks ago

This picture, taken on Jan. 23, 2023, in Toulouse, France, shows screens displaying the logos of OpenAI and ChatGPT.

What will ChatGPT mean for the US defense-industrial base?

ChatGPT is already creating benefits as well as risks for defense professionals.

5 weeks ago

Lessons Congress has learned one year into the Ukraine war

The conflict in Ukraine proved at least two key points about defense innovation that Congress must prioritize.

5 weeks ago

How to make smart trades across US drone forces

Don't assume that the lowest-cost solution is always the best bet.

6 weeks ago

US needs attritable systems, strategic logistics analysis to win wars

The key to victory will rely on the adoption of weapon systems simplistic in design, rapidly reproducible and highly lethal.

6 weeks ago

How to bring innovation to America’s nuclear strategy

We must move beyond the narrow debate on types and numbers of nuclear weapons, and think bigger, bolder and more imaginatively.

6 weeks ago

Climate-forward defense: Achieving a military mind shift

To succeed in future conflicts, militaries must look beyond merely making bases and equipment more resilient to the impacts of climate change.

6 weeks ago

China on the mind: It will be a busy year for Australia

Australia is attempting to reestablish itself as the preferred ally of Pacific island nations.

7 weeks ago

Give Ukraine the tanks it needs, not a ‘petting zoo’

The West plans to send small quantities of four different types of tanks to Ukraine, placing an onerous logistical burden on the country.

7 weeks ago

The US needs a holistic semiconductor strategy

U.S. industry today remains hamstrung by supply chain disruptions for many critical components.

7 weeks ago