Defense & Security

A soldier salutes during ceremonies on Veteran's Day at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., November 11, 2018. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts - RC1EAE159A00

What does survey data about service members and veterans tell us? Experts discuss

Adam Twardowski

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew November 13, 2018. Picture taken November 13, 2018. Courtesy Nick Bauer/U.S. Navy/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. - RC1913660520

How much should the United States spend on defense?

James N. Miller and Michael E. O’Hanlon

Monday, December 10, 2018

Saudi soldiers stand in line at an airfield where Saudi military cargo planes land to deliver aid in Marib, Yemen January 26, 2018. Picture taken January 26, 2018. REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser - RC1D0C8D9D00

Yemen after a Saudi withdrawal: How much would change?

Daniel L. Byman

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe walks down steps as he leaves the APEC Summit in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea November 18, 2018. REUTERS/David Gray

Japan’s National Security Council at five

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

U.S. Army 10th Mountain Division soldiers listen as President Donald Trump speaks before signing the National Defense Authorization Act at Fort Drum, New York, U.S., August 13, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Barria TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - RC12B4CBE340

How the U.S. military became the exception to America’s wage stagnation problem

Brendan R. Stickles

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Newly-elected freshman U.S. House members depart the steps of the U.S. Capitol after holding a class photo in Washington, U.S. November 15, 2016. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst - S1BEUMZTJDAB

How will the new Congress approach the defense budget?

Adam Twardowski

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

James Mattis, U.S. Secretary of Defense, speaks with troops from the 56th Multifunctional Medical Battalion, 62nd Medical Brigade at Base Camp Donna in Donna, Texas, U.S., November 14, 2018. Master Sgt. Jacob Caldwel/U.S. Army/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. - RC1C0229FF40

Is civilian control of the military eroding?

Michael E. O’Hanlon

Monday, November 26, 2018

A U.S. special forces soldier trains Nigerian soldiers during Flintlock 2016, a U.S.-led international training exercise with African militaries in Thies, Senegal, February 11, 2016. REUTERS/Sylvain Cherkaoui - GF10000305098

Africa in the news: US Ambassador to South Africa nominated, human rights in Tanzania, and American security presence

Saturday, November 17, 2018

Congressman Jair Bolsonaro speaks during a forum hosted by newsmagazine Veja in Sao Paulo, Brazil, November 27, 2017. REUTERS/Leonardo Benassatto - RC1ADE98BCF0

How Brazil’s Bolsonaro can apply global lessons learned in fighting crime

Michael E. O’Hanlon

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan conducts military drills during Keen Sword, a joint field-training exercise involving U.S. military, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force personnel and Royal Canadian Navy, at sea November 3, 2018. REUTERS/Tim Kelly - RC181BE22600

Is the U.S. military ready for the threats it faces? Experts discuss

Adam Twardowski

Wednesday, November 7, 2018