National Security

Uruguay assumes pro tempore presidency of the Brasilia Consensus, pledging regional integration and cooperation. But can South America’s lofty rhetoric overcome deep-seated challenges that risk leaving American interests sidelined?

The U.S. is deploying thousands of troops and naval assets near Venezuela, signaling a no-nonsense crackdown on drug trafficking networks that jeopardize American security and sovereignty.

While global military spending explodes hourly, funding to combat sexual violence in conflict zones faces dangerous cuts—exposing a grim failure of priorities that betrays women and families worldwide.

In a bold move to restore law and order, the Trump Administration has overseen more than 400 arrests in Washington D.C. during its first week of federal control over local police—sparking a fierce debate over city autonomy and public safety.

The Trump administration strengthens immigration vetting by including anti-American, terrorist, and antisemitic activities as decisive negative factors for immigration benefits, reinforcing national security and sovereignty.

Amid rising tensions, Venezuela claims to have its borders with Colombia tightly secured, but evidence and regional instability suggest otherwise—raising urgent questions for America’s southern security interests.

The Justice Department’s investigation into falsified crime data by D.C. police officials reveals deeper concerns over accountability and transparency in a city where national security and law enforcement intersect.

A brutal attack on a mosque in northwestern Nigeria by armed gunmen underscores the dangerous consequences of failed security policies abroad, a crisis that threatens global stability and American interests.

Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr.’s deportation over cartel ties and visa fraud highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in our immigration system and raises urgent questions about national security.

As Israelis protest over hostages and government decisions on Gaza, Washington must recognize how instability abroad fuels risks to US national security.