National Security

AP’s top photos expose the shifting tides of global power and spotlight critical moments shaping America’s national interests—from presidential diplomacy to mounting unrest abroad.

As Cameroon’s contested election sparks deadly unrest, the unfolding chaos highlights the perils of entrenched autocracy and the urgent need to uphold election integrity worldwide.

Two U.S. Navy aircraft from the USS Nimitz went down in the South China Sea within 30 minutes, spotlighting troubling patterns of mishaps amid vital naval operations near China’s aggressive presence.

Josué Castro Rivera’s death fleeing federal immigration agents exposes the dangerous consequences of aggressive enforcement under the guise of ‘intelligence-based’ operations, raising urgent questions about accountability and national security.

A tragic bus accident in Argentina leaves nine dead and nearly thirty injured amid poor safety oversight, raising urgent questions about regional transport regulation that directly affect U.S. economic and security interests.

As Bolivia’s new leadership seeks U.S. cooperation including DEA assistance, ex-president Evo Morales warns constitutional bans on foreign armed agents must be upheld—highlighting the ongoing struggle between national sovereignty and international pressure.

President Trump plans to brief Congress on expanding military operations against drug traffickers on land in Venezuela and Colombia, signaling a critical shift in America’s fight to protect its borders from foreign narcoterrorists.

Despite Boeing’s claims of fairness, defense workers in the Midwest reject inadequate contract offers, highlighting corporate resistance to fair wages and benefits in critical national security industries.

As the USS Gravely docks in Trinidad and Tobago, Washington escalates military pressure on Venezuela’s Maduro regime, exposing regional risks and testing America’s resolve to safeguard national security interests.

As Hurricane Melissa intensifies toward Jamaica and the Caribbean, failures in regional disaster readiness spotlight the urgent need for America-first policies to secure our allies and borders.