Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Key Points: China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has rapidly modernized to become the world’s largest, with over 370 battle force ships and projections...
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Has Donald Trump wrecked the single most important relationship in American foreign policy? Remaining on good terms with Canada is a diplomatic slam dunk,...
On May 6, United States President Donald Trump said the US would stop its attacks on the Iran-backed Houthi rebel group. The US had...
Former Republican Congressman Steve Gunderson criticizes the Republican Party's dramatic shift under Donald Trump regarding Russia and Ukraine, contrasting it with the strong anti-Soviet,...
Key Points: Vladimir Putin’s rejection of President Trump’s exceptionally favorable peace proposals for Ukraine—which included recognizing Russian territorial gains and rolling back sanctions—indicates his...
The strain in US-European relations under the second Trump administration stems primarily from a deepening ideological divide, not just policy disputes over trade or...
Since the ill-fated Oval Office meeting between Presidents Trump and Zelensky, the headlines have been dominated by pronouncements about the end of NATO, the...
Secretary Marco Rubio’s announcement following the US-Ukraine negotiations in Saudi Arabia that Ukraine has agreed to accept a 30-day ceasefire and to enter into...
The increasingly fraught endgame to the Russia-Ukraine war reflects a larger ongoing debate in the US policy community about who is ultimately responsible for...
Key Points: Amid strained US relations, Canada’s review of its F-35 purchase could include considering the UK-Italy-Japan Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) for its...
Is Canada’s CF-18 Fighter Jet Ready for a Military Deployment?: What gets lost in the shuffle during all the discussions about whether the Canadians...
Key Points: Growing unease among US allies, including Canada and Denmark, surrounds the F-35 program due to Washington’s enduring control over global spare parts,...
Key Points: China’s J-20 “Mighty Dragon” stealth fighter can operate in a “beast mode,” sacrificing some stealth to carry a significantly larger weapons load...
Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its sister party, the Christian Social Union (CSU)—collectively known as the Union—took power after securing the largest block...
America is engaged in a new space race – one that will determine whether the U.S. or China will be the dominant nation in...
The administration of United States President Donald Trump has suggested it will broker ninety trade deals in ninety days in the wake of Trump’s...
A little over two weeks ago, the Trump administration unveiled its reciprocal tariff policy with great fanfare, including a technical explanation hosted on the...
There is a major blind spot afflicting many of the Western elite, in both the United States and Europe, regarding the drive to find...
Following the deadly April 22 terrorist attack on pilgrims in Pahalgam, Kashmir, the US offered swift support to India, recognizing that regional stability is...
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is emerging as the main conduit between Europe and United States President Donald Trump’s orbit, far eclipsing Hungary’s Viktor...
Ukraine won’t Stop Fighting without Russian Concessions: U.S. President Donald Trump insisted repeatedly while running for office that he would end the Russo-Ukraine war...
Summary and Key Points: -North Korea’s deployment of 15,000 troops to support Russia in Ukraine offers critical battlefield experience that could significantly enhance its...
Summary and Key Points: North Korea has faced catastrophic losses among its troops fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine, with nearly 50 percent casualties reported....
North Korea and the Change Question: More than two decades ago, a defense and foreign affairs writer could visit China and not be constantly...
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is meeting with important allies during his Indo-Pacific trip, with one notable exception: South Korea, at a time of...
Key Points: China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has rapidly modernized to become the world’s largest, with over 370 battle force ships and projections...
Key Points: The upcoming US Air Force F-47 NGAD sixth-generation fighter is envisioned to carry revolutionary weapons systems, extending its dominance beyond traditional air...
Key Points: In early May 2025, Ukrainian forces achieved a historic first in naval warfare, reportedly using Magura-7 sea drones armed with US-made AIM-9...
The M10 Booker has become one of the most controversial projects in recent years and is an excellent case study into the problems with...
Key Points: Sweden’s JAS 39 Gripen showcases a formidable and versatile weapons arsenal, enhancing its appeal as a 4.5-generation multi-role fighter. -Its “swing-role” capability...
