National Security

As al-Qaida-affiliated militants enforce a crippling fuel blockade on Bamako, Mali’s fragile economy and security unravel—highlighting the dangerous vacuum left by ineffective global interventions and corrupt regimes.

An international watchdog reveals South Sudan’s government and opposition are recruiting fighters and abducting children, warning of a looming civil war that threatens regional security and U.S. interests.

Ashraf Mahrous’ jaw-dropping feats of strength captivate the world, but what do such displays say about national priorities—especially when America prioritizes genuine strength: sovereignty, security, and economic resilience?

The WTO’s upgraded trade forecasts reveal a surge in AI-related imports and front-loaded U.S. purchases—but at what cost to America’s economic sovereignty and security? Our analysis exposes the underlying risks.

British authorities have exposed a criminal ring smuggling tens of thousands of stolen phones to China, revealing a transnational threat with implications for national security and law enforcement credibility.

The stabbing of newly elected mayor Iris Stalzer exposes alarming security gaps in Germany, underscoring broader risks to democratic stability that America must watch closely.

As Pope Leo XIV embarks on his first international tour through Turkey and Lebanon, this trip raises serious questions about the Vatican’s engagement with unstable regimes and what that means for America’s interests abroad.

Hamas agrees to hand over arms to an Egyptian-Palestinian committee but rejects international oversight of Gaza’s governance, revealing deep fractures in the Trump administration’s peace process and raising urgent questions about America’s role and interests in the region.

As Portland faces unruly protests, President Trump’s administration fights legal barriers to deploy troops—highlighting the clash between local authority and federal responsibility to safeguard American sovereignty.

The newly approved UN Gang Suppression Force in Haiti is poised to repeat past failures without leadership from a genuine military power, raising questions about America’s role and the broader international commitment to security and stability.