Foreign Policy

Beijing and Moscow Cement Strategic Alliance Amid Western Concerns

In a revealing video call, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin reinforce a partnership that challenges America’s national security and economic interests, bypassing Western sanctions and deepening ties in energy and technology.

By National Security Desk | February 4, 2026

Foreign Policy

US Forces Down Iranian Drone: What Tehran Won’t Fully Admit

Iran confirms loss of contact with Shahed-129 drone after US shoots it down near USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, escalating tensions and spotlighting Tehran’s provocative actions against American sovereignty.

By National Security Desk | February 4, 2026