Why Is Kash Patel Planning to Visit Russia?
Democrats in Congress are asking the FBI director to cancel the reported trip.
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Trump Is Considering a Plan to Strike Iran Before the Midterms
Pentagon planners are weighing options, though no final decision has been made.
Waiting on Marco
Nine months ago, regime change in Cuba appeared imminent. Then reality set in.
The Baltic States Prepare for War
Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are readying themselves to fend off a Russian attack—with the help of the United States, or without it.
Trump’s Latest Appeal to Russia Could Outrage Even His Allies
Trump’s envoy wants to trade Russian political prisoners for U.S. sanctions relief, creating a path to business deals before the war in Ukraine ends.
The THAAD Delusion
The story of a missile system placed in a role for which it was never intended illuminates the broader challenges facing the U.S. military.
Egypt’s Warning to Israel
Cairo’s intelligence chief visited Tel Aviv shortly before October 7 with a dire message about Gaza.
The Houthis Have a Rich Sense of Irony and Timing
Supposedly decimated last year, they are back and stronger than ever.
Don Jr.’s Wedding Trap
His luxurious, Russian-funded wedding celebration was a counterintelligence nightmare.
America’s Allies Are No Longer Waiting for Trump to Leave
They now figure isolationism and protectionism will be U.S. foreign policy for a long time to come.