Middle East
Trump doesn't need to buy Saudi loyalty with a security pact
A deal carries many risks, and Riyadh's interests already largely align with Washington's
November 11, 2025
Christopher Preble
Military Industrial Complex
DOGE can help close empty, useless military bases across US
If Elon is up for disruption, we have a BRAC logjam for him
March 12, 2025
Europe
Do we really want another Cold War?
We must ensure Russia's punishment is appropriate but avoids long-term damage — or we're doomed to reliving the past.
March 02, 2022
Washington Politics
COVID-19 and the health of the global order
Even as the United States struggles with the disease, some countries’ relative success reveals the resilience of the global system.
July 28, 2020
Washington Politics
How will COVID-19 change US national security strategy?
President Eisenhower famously warned of the tradeoffs between foreign and domestic priorities, particularly when it comes to military spending.
April 08, 2020
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