National Security

The World Bank’s staggering $216 billion estimate for Syria’s reconstruction reveals the catastrophic consequences of prolonged conflict—and the critical lessons Washington must heed to protect American interests.

Years after violent unrest and brutal power struggles, Simone Gbagbo aims for Ivory Coast’s presidency in an election marked by disqualified rivals and fragile democracy — a warning sign for national sovereignty in West Africa.

The violent attack against Slovakia’s populist prime minister underscores political instability fueled by pro-Russian policies and weak national security—a warning for Western allies including America.

Russia’s relentless strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure reveal a calculated campaign against civilians that underscores the need for America to bolster its own defenses against asymmetric warfare tactics.

Russia’s relentless strikes on Ukraine’s power infrastructure are more than a regional crisis—they spotlight vulnerable global energy systems and the urgent need for America-first security measures.

As Putin drags out the war in Ukraine, European and Ukrainian leaders unite against Russia’s land grabs, refusing to reward aggression and urging stronger sanctions to uphold international borders.

As Hamas publicly commits to ending the Gaza war, new evidence reveals continued violence and potential war crimes, raising urgent questions about the fragile ceasefire’s sincerity and Israel’s response.

Sanae Takaichi’s election as Japan’s first female prime minister signals a sharp turn to ultraconservatism, with implications that ripple through regional security and U.S. strategic interests.

Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister and a staunch nationalist, takes power amid fragile coalitions and opposition disarray—raising questions about regional stability and U.S. strategic interests.

As Typhoon Halong’s remnants ravaged western Alaska, destructive flooding pulled homes—and their occupants—adrift, revealing catastrophic failures in preparedness and response that left communities vulnerable to disaster.