Europe
Zelensky's 'Freya' missile defense scheme could backfire. Here's why.
Aside from being no panacea for Ukraine's war woes, it is a clear play to build Kyiv directly into Europe’s security architecture.
July 27, 2026
Jennifer Kavanagh
Europe
Ukraine wants to make its own Patriot missiles. That's a bad idea.
Neither Kyiv nor Washington would benefit if Trump agrees to hand over the intellectual property for the state-of-the-art interceptors
June 23, 2026
Europe
Trump is blowing his chance to make peace in Ukraine
A serious attempt to end the war means shifting focus from territory, making realistic promises, and bringing all parties to the table
June 16, 2026
Europe
Trump's right to take troops out of Germany. Now see where they go.
US force posture in Europe needed a strategic trim, but some lawmakers want these soldiers to go closer to Russia. They should come home.
May 06, 2026
Middle East
Iran killed any delusions of US military domination over China
Not only did today's conflict exacerbate shortages, it also exposed how unprepared we are for a true Great Power war
April 29, 2026
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