Donald Trump considers Iran escalation as US military forces gather in region - The Jerusalem Post
Donald Trump considers Iran escalation as US military forces gather in region The Jerusalem Post
US military carries out strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure - AP News
US military carries out strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure AP News
US House passes $1.15 trillion military bill expanding Israel cooperation
Bill to fund war on Iran and a handful of Trump priorities passes largely along party lines, faces Senate uncertainty.
AI, China, ‘dark factories’ and the future of the US auto industry
Economist Mary Lovely dismisses the claims that getting automakers to produce more cars in America proves tariffs work.
US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
The US Department of Energy says the "peaceful" co-operation agreement will give US firms "great access" to the Saudi nuclear energy programme.
Iran war live: US launches new attacks; Houthis attack 2 Saudi oil tankers
US and Iran trade new threats as more explosions are reported in Iranian cities, including Sirik, Ahvaz and Bushehr.
Air-To-Ground Capabilities Are Already Creeping Into The F-15EX’s Mission Set
The F-15EX's current job is the same as its F-15C predecessor, strictly air-to-air combat, but that is going to change. The post Air-To-Ground Capabilities Are Already Creeping Into The F-15EX’s Mission Set appeared first on TWZ .
Houthis Now Attacking Saudi Oil Tankers In Red Sea, Major Energy Supply Implications (Updated)
Just as the war with Iran looks about to fully erupt again, the Houthis are going to put an even tighter squeeze on the world's energy supply. The post Houthis Now Attacking Saudi Oil Tankers In Red Sea, Major Energy Supply Implications (Updated) appeared first on TWZ .
Russia's businesses under strain from Ukraine's attacks on Wildberries
Ukrainian drones have hit several retail warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer Wildberries in a matter of days.
Trump administration weighing military options in Mali, officials say - The Washington Post
Trump administration weighing military options in Mali, officials say The Washington Post
Iran Update Special Report, July 22, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Iran Update Special Report, July 22, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
What do the latest U.S. military casualty figures from the Iran war show? - Latest news from Azerbaijan
What do the latest U.S. military casualty figures from the Iran war show? Latest news from Azerbaijan
Watch: What we know about the US-Saudi nuclear deal
The BBC's Sarah Smith explains the implications of the landmark cooperation agreement between both countries.
U.S. Surges Forces Toward Middle East, Giving Trump Options to Expand Iran War - WSJ
U.S. Surges Forces Toward Middle East, Giving Trump Options to Expand Iran War WSJ
Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on two Saudi oil tankers
Claimed attacks come days after Houthis announced naval embargo on Saudi vessels
Trump threatens to target Iran's bridges and power plants if Hormuz attacks persist
Donald Trump says the US will respond any time Iranian forces shoot at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
US House passes $1T defense bill amid Iran, Israel tensions - Crypto Briefing
US House passes $1T defense bill amid Iran, Israel tensions Crypto Briefing
Rubio says US, China must ‘work through’ big differences at ASEAN meeting
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Iranian missiles show deadly precision amid US-Iran war escalation - Al Jazeera
Iranian missiles show deadly precision amid US-Iran war escalation Al Jazeera
A year after deadly jet crash at Bangladesh school, families demand answers
This week marks one year since a military jet struck a school in Dhaka, killing 36, most of them children.
Blocked by censors, China's animal lovers take fight against abuse offline and overseas
The killing of a dog and her puppies in Guangdong has sparked outrage inside and outside the country.
Iranian missiles show deadly precision amid US-Iran war escalation
Killing of three US soldiers at Jordan base shows Iran maintains the ability to exact deadly toll in grinding conflict.
US launches new strikes as Iran warns of regional turmoil
Tehran's chief negotiator says if Iran's 'security is not ensured, no infrastructure will be safe'.
US and Saudi Arabia announce nuclear cooperation deal
Trump administration says 'historic' agreement will 'reinforce global nonproliferation standards' and create jobs in US.
Ukraine’s new military chief pledges to escalate retaliation against Russia - Al Jazeera
Ukraine’s new military chief pledges to escalate retaliation against Russia Al Jazeera
Ukraine’s new military chief pledges to escalate retaliation against Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is due to meet US counterpart Marco Rubio, but progress towards peace unlikely.
Griffiths: Diplomacy requires US and Iran to accept they have ‘lost‘
Griffiths: Diplomacy requires US and Iran to accept they have ‘lost‘
Trump: Iran will ‘pay a big price’ for US troop deaths
US President Trump warned that Iran will ‘pay a big price’ right before he attended a dignified transfer ceremony.
Key takeaways from Khalil al-Hayya’s first speech as Hamas leader
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Ukrainian F-16 Scored First Air-To-Air Kill Against A Russian Fighter: Top U.S. General
General Dan Caine’s disclosure bolsters reports that a Ukrainian F-16 downed a Russian Su-35S this month. The post Ukrainian F-16 Scored First Air-To-Air Kill Against A Russian Fighter: Top U.S. General appeared first on TWZ .
US judge sets 2027 trial date for Venezuela’s Maduro and wife
Former President Maduro pleads not guilty to drug charges; lawyer plans to challenge legality of US military operation.
Brontanax Fighter Drone Is The UK’s Big Leap Into Collaborative Combat Aircraft
BAE Systems just unveiled its stealthy CCA with some intriguing features. The post Brontanax Fighter Drone Is The UK’s Big Leap Into Collaborative Combat Aircraft appeared first on TWZ .
Jordan caught in widening US-Iran conflict - DW.com
Jordan caught in widening US-Iran conflict DW.com
Mamdani backs off pledge to arrest Netanyahu citing lack of authority
The New York City mayor instead called on US authorities to act on International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against the Israeli prime minister.
Navy Picks RAACM-ER Low-Cost Cruise Missile For Program To Help Arm Allies
The CHAOS program aims to give friendly ground forces new, cheaper ways to strike ships and targets on land at extended ranges. The post Navy Picks RAACM-ER Low-Cost Cruise Missile For Program To Help Arm Allies appeared first on TWZ .
Mothership Sought By Navy For Southern Command Operations
The ship will be capable of launching and recovering helicopters, drones and small boats, and acting as a sea base for operations. The post Mothership Sought By Navy For Southern Command Operations appeared first on TWZ .
Two Russians handed down jail terms for terrorism and spying in Angola
The two, a political consultant and a translator, denied allegations of fomenting protests last year.
Mysterious white foam draws crowds on Nigerian highway
The environmental agency has warned people to avoid going near the substance as it could pose a health risk.
Tankers make sharp U-turns after Houthi shipping threat
All of the ships were travelling to or from Saudi ports before changing course, ship-tracking data shows.
Houthis adding to pressure on Iran conflict, as U.S. undertakes 12th consecutive night of strikes - CBC
Houthis adding to pressure on Iran conflict, as U.S. undertakes 12th consecutive night of strikes CBC
A year in a foxhole: How one Ukrainian soldier survived beneath the front lines - Reuters
A year in a foxhole: How one Ukrainian soldier survived beneath the front lines Reuters
Zelenskyy Appoints New Chief Of General Staff, Latest Shakeup Of Ukraine's Military Leadership - Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Zelenskyy Appoints New Chief Of General Staff, Latest Shakeup Of Ukraine's Military Leadership Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
U.S. and Iranian attacks continue as tensions mount on a key waterway in the Red Sea - NPR
U.S. and Iranian attacks continue as tensions mount on a key waterway in the Red Sea NPR
US attacks Iran for 11th consecutive night - Al Jazeera
US attacks Iran for 11th consecutive night Al Jazeera
Iran, Gulf hit as Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb close: What’s the latest? - Al Jazeera
Iran, Gulf hit as Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb close: What’s the latest? Al Jazeera
Total War on Taipei: China Explores Elevating Cognitive Effects into Its Vision of Warfare
In March 2025, China’s military researchers published a concept describing how to rapidly capture and subdue the city of Taipei. Distributed in restricted military channels, this approach argues Beijing can achieve victory “by blocking the city’s ability to receive external assistance, restricting its ability to enable operations, breaking its operational system, collapsing cognitive cohesion, and
Pentagon identifies 4th service member killed in recent days as U.S. carries out more strikes - CBS News
Pentagon identifies 4th service member killed in recent days as U.S. carries out more strikes CBS News
Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests
Oleksandr Syrskyi is dismissed after backlash over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
The Iran Cease-Fire Was Doomed to Fail - Foreign Affairs
The Iran Cease-Fire Was Doomed to Fail Foreign Affairs
Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East - The Jerusalem Post
Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East The Jerusalem Post
Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more
The hearing was disrupted by protests and a shouting match as Hegseth testified at a pivotal time in the war.
US military says its latest strikes on Iran have ended, marking 11th successive night of attacks - Reuters
US military says its latest strikes on Iran have ended, marking 11th successive night of attacks Reuters
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 21, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 21, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Iran Update Special Report, July 21, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Iran Update Special Report, July 21, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Typhoons Paired With CCA Fighter Drones Armed With Meteor Missiles Eyed By UK
The emerging concepts envision Typhoon commanding loyal wingman drones with help of new radar and next-gen cockpit. The post Typhoons Paired With CCA Fighter Drones Armed With Meteor Missiles Eyed By UK appeared first on TWZ .
Ukraine is in danger of losing its innovation edge over Russia - Atlantic Council
Ukraine is in danger of losing its innovation edge over Russia Atlantic Council
To Base or Not to Base: The Iran War Exposes Flaws of U.S. Basing in the Middle East - Council on Foreign Relations
To Base or Not to Base: The Iran War Exposes Flaws of U.S. Basing in the Middle East Council on Foreign Relations
War in Iran has cost the US $37.5 billion so far, Pentagon says - Reuters
War in Iran has cost the US $37.5 billion so far, Pentagon says Reuters
Korean Peninsula Update, July 21, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Korean Peninsula Update, July 21, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Munitions Expenditures In Iran War Take Center Stage At Senate Hearing (Updated)
The Pentagon wants $21B to replace the weapons it already has used as alarm bells ring about sustaining the conflict with available munitions going forward. The post Munitions Expenditures In Iran War Take Center Stage At Senate Hearing (Updated) appeared first on TWZ .
Could This New Northrop Spacecraft Use Its Robotic Arms To Attack Enemy Satellites?
The Mission Robotic Vehicle's job is maintaining and refueling satellites in orbit, but it also opens the door to a different kind of 'armed' capability. The post Could This New Northrop Spacecraft Use Its Robotic Arms To Attack Enemy Satellites? appeared first on TWZ .
Hegseth tells Senate war on Iran has so far cost $37.5bn at hearing to request more funds - The Guardian
Hegseth tells Senate war on Iran has so far cost $37.5bn at hearing to request more funds The Guardian
How Ukraine Put Russia on the Backfoot
Ukraine’s expanding use of drones at all ranges has changed the war’s momentum. This episode examines how Kyiv is reaching deeper into Russian territory, disrupting operations and logistics as well as energy infrastructure. How is Russia adapting (or not)? Can these strikes produce lasting advantages on the battlefield? Will this force Russia to escalate? Mike Kofman and Dara Massicot join Ryan to
Fury Loyal Wingman Arrives At Creech AFB For Agile Combat Deployment Trials
Both of the USAF's CCAs, the YFQ-44 Fury and YFQ-42 Dark Merlin, are to be put through their paces at Creech AFB in Southern Nevada. The post Fury Loyal Wingman Arrives At Creech AFB For Agile Combat Deployment Trials appeared first on TWZ .
How the War with Iran is Shaping Key U.S. Relations Beyond the Middle East
The U.S. war with Iran has had political, economic, and military implications that spread far beyond the Middle East. We asked five experts to assess how the war with Iran has affected U.S. bilateral relations with key countries that illustrate some of the global ramifications: South Korea, India, Ukraine, France, and the United Kingdom.Read more below. Jenny Town Senior Fellow at the Stimson Cen
MV250 Hybrid-Electric VTOL Combat Cargo Drone Unveiled
The new uncrewed platform is designed to move cargo, deploy air-launched effects, and support dispersed military operations. The post MV250 Hybrid-Electric VTOL Combat Cargo Drone Unveiled appeared first on TWZ .
On sidelines of Iran war, Israel is readying plans in case of escalation - CNN
On sidelines of Iran war, Israel is readying plans in case of escalation CNN
Smotrich says US fighting Iran is ‘best for us’ and Israel will not join - Middle East Eye
Smotrich says US fighting Iran is ‘best for us’ and Israel will not join Middle East Eye
Tankers with Saudi crude turn back as Houthis open new front in US-Iran war - Reuters
Tankers with Saudi crude turn back as Houthis open new front in US-Iran war Reuters
Symposium on Cyber, International Law and Artificial Intelligence in Armed Conflict: Law of Armed Conflict Implications of AI-Induced Fog of War - Opinio Juris
Symposium on Cyber, International Law and Artificial Intelligence in Armed Conflict: Law of Armed Conflict Implications of AI-Induced Fog of War Opinio Juris
Rebuilding America’s Critical Minerals Base
There’s a clear consensus that America hollowed out its critical minerals base. How to rebuild it is less settled. Alex Grant of Magrathea Metals and Wes Spurlock of Principal Mineral join Jonathan to discuss the processing technology, labor force, and how government can catalyze private capital investment in the sector rather than replace it.Image: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission via Wikimedia
Learning from the ‘Voyage of the Damned’: The Making of a Russian Naval Disaster
Editorial Note: The dates cited in Eugene Politovsky’s account are from the old Russian Orthodox calendar, which is 13 days behind that of the (Gregorian) calendar system used in this article.A recent War on the Rocks article on the failure of the Spanish Reserve Fleet to prepare for war with the United States in 1898 offers a useful point of entry into what may be the most significant issue of po
Lebanon's army accuses Israel of firing near troops in 'pilot zone' - France 24
Lebanon's army accuses Israel of firing near troops in 'pilot zone' France 24
Why Conservative Doubts on Taiwan Are Growing—and Wrong - The National Interest
Why Conservative Doubts on Taiwan Are Growing—and Wrong The National Interest
China’s Use of Armed Coercion in the Indo-Pacific: Current Patterns and Regional Responses - orfonline.org
China’s Use of Armed Coercion in the Indo-Pacific: Current Patterns and Regional Responses orfonline.org
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 20, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 20, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Where Are The Aircraft Carriers: July 20, 2026
The U.S. conducted a weekend wave of strikes against Iran and announced a new round today, while the reinstated blockade of Iranian ports approaches the one-week mark. The post Where Are The Aircraft Carriers: July 20, 2026 appeared first on TWZ .
X-Bow Unveils Sub-$100K Buckler Supersonic Drone Interceptor
The company says its surface-to-air missile can defeat Shahed-like drones at a fraction of the cost of many missiles in current service. The post X-Bow Unveils Sub-$100K Buckler Supersonic Drone Interceptor appeared first on TWZ .
Houthi Blockade On Saudi Red Sea Oil Transits Threatens To Widen War, Strangle Energy Supply (Updated)
If the Houthis start attacking ships near the Bab El-Mandeb Strait, it could peel-off U.S. resources from the Iran operation and exacerbate oil shortages. The post Houthi Blockade On Saudi Red Sea Oil Transits Threatens To Widen War, Strangle Energy Supply (Updated) appeared first on TWZ .
New VC-25B Air Force One Will Be Pulled From Service To Be “Maxed Out” With Upgrades
Trump said the ex-Qatari 747 is going to be upgraded soon when asked about the lack of defensive countermeasures on the new jet. The post New VC-25B Air Force One Will Be Pulled From Service To Be “Maxed Out” With Upgrades appeared first on TWZ .
PAC-3 Adapted Capability Effector Is Lockheed’s New Low-Cost Patriot Interceptor
PAC-3 ACE is around half the price of a current PAC-3 MSE and still has the ability to engage short-range ballistic missiles. The post PAC-3 Adapted Capability Effector Is Lockheed’s New Low-Cost Patriot Interceptor appeared first on TWZ .
Corruption Takes Center Stage in Ukraine’s National Conversation
Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum only for War on the Rocks members. Each Monday, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Ukrainian media offering insight into how Ukrainians themselves debate the issues shaping their country.American coverage often narrows the view to the battlefield — these pieces wid
Armed robots are on the horizon, as Silicon Valley pitches new military tech - The Washington Post
Armed robots are on the horizon, as Silicon Valley pitches new military tech The Washington Post
Anduril Brings The Thunder With Autonomous Tiltrotor Attack Drone Concept
Thunder is designed to fly deep into hostile airspace at low altitude as a highly autonomous wingman for AH-64 Apaches and MV-75 Cheyennes. The post Anduril Brings The Thunder With Autonomous Tiltrotor Attack Drone Concept appeared first on TWZ .
Symposium on International Law and Artificial Intelligence in Armed Conflict: Military AI and Common Article 1 – From Accountability to Governance - Opinio Juris
Symposium on International Law and Artificial Intelligence in Armed Conflict: Military AI and Common Article 1 – From Accountability to Governance Opinio Juris
How Biden Enabled Israel’s Aggression Toward Gaza—and Iran - The New Yorker
How Biden Enabled Israel’s Aggression Toward Gaza—and Iran The New Yorker
Before Q-Day: The Race to Quantum First
Somewhere, a hard drive is filling up with secrets no one can read yet, and its owner is waiting for the machine that opens them all at once. On March 30, 2026, that wait got shorter.Two independent research teams lowered the public estimates for breaking the encryption that secures banking, communications, and classified traffic. One showed that Shor’s algorithm, the quantum method for factoring
The Make-or-Buy Line has Moved
The secretary of defense’s November announcement on acquisition reform laid out an unprecedented vision across the entire acquisition spectrum to improve the delivery speed of critical capabilities to our warfighters. One foundational pillar is the implementation of a commercial first policy, which laid out several initiatives: leveraging existing but less often used acquisition authorities, maxim
The Iran Strikes, Explained: How We Got Here and What It Means - American Jewish Committee (AJC)
The Iran Strikes, Explained: How We Got Here and What It Means American Jewish Committee (AJC)
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 19, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 19, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
How China’s Navy Plans to Take On America in the Indo-Pacific - The National Interest
How China’s Navy Plans to Take On America in the Indo-Pacific The National Interest
Indo-Pacific, the Ocean Where the Twenty-First Century Is Being Written - Pressenza - International Press Agency
Indo-Pacific, the Ocean Where the Twenty-First Century Is Being Written Pressenza - International Press Agency
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 18, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 18, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Two U.S. Troops Killed In Iranian Barrage On Base In Jordan (Updated)
Jordan is a key host of U.S. troops, with Muwaffaq Salti Air Base housing the largest contingent of American tactical airpower in the entire Middle East. The post Two U.S. Troops Killed In Iranian Barrage On Base In Jordan (Updated) appeared first on TWZ .
What is Operation Epic Fury? - Encyclopedia Britannica
What is Operation Epic Fury? Encyclopedia Britannica
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 17, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 17, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week
Is it getting more humid in here? The post Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week appeared first on TWZ .
U.S.-Iran Fight Heats Up With Mutual Strikes On Infrastructure Targets
More U.S. Air Force tankers and fighters head to the Middle East as the conflict intensifies. The post U.S.-Iran Fight Heats Up With Mutual Strikes On Infrastructure Targets appeared first on TWZ .
The Fedorov Dismissal: On Trust, Technology, and Turnover
Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum only for War on the Rocks members.Each Monday, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Ukrainian media offering insight into how Ukrainians themselves debate the issues shaping their country.Western coverage often narrows the view to the battlefield — these pieces widen
With ceasefire gone, the question rises: Will Iran war ever end? - The Christian Science Monitor
With ceasefire gone, the question rises: Will Iran war ever end? The Christian Science Monitor
The Blood Bank and the Logistics of Wartime Medicine
Editor’s note: This is the fourth article in a limited series celebrating American defense technologies born from wartime and their effects on broader national security, politics, and society. This series will run for several weeks to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, and winners will be selected by a reader vote undertaken through our newsletter later this summer. Prior installments can be
Broken Drone, Far from Home: The Case for Overseas Autonomous System Sustainment
It’s 2028, and the Fujian carrier strike group has just left Yulin, China, for an unknown destination. The U.S. Navy’s “Hedge Strategy” has let commanders disperse unmanned systems across regional choke points as forward-deployed scouts. But days before contact with Fujian, an unmanned undersea vehicle in the Banda Sea transmits an error code and must head back to Yokosuka for repairs — a 3,000-mi
How Revolutions Break Their Believers
Waguih Ghali, Beer in the Snooker Club (Vintage International, 2014)The noise, the noise, the unrelenting noise of the world: How is any writer with an interest in the long view supposed to escape it, if only for a couple hours to work, let alone maintain their sanity in the remainders of a day? It’s an old dilemma, for certain, but little digital town criers in our pockets bring instant, constant
The Iran Conflict - Ipsos
The Iran Conflict Ipsos
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 16, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 16, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Identifying the Crypto Entrepreneur Linked to Popular Forum Trading in ‘Leaked’ Nudes of Women
This investigation is a collaboration between Bellingcat and New Zealand news site The Press. You can read The Press’ piece here. Content warning: This article discusses non-consensual sexually explicit content and child sexual abuse material. In 2024, a former track and field coach in Boston, Massachusetts, was sentenced to five years in jail for attempting […] The post Identifying the Crypto En
Reading through the Lines of the FY2027 NDAA
The relationship between Congress and the Pentagon over the past year has been marked by public disagreements and frustrations over lawmakers’ concerns about the Iran War, and by what some lawmakers view as politically motivated firings of top military leaders. In many ways, the House and Senate versions of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act reflect lawmakers’ efforts to check
The Peace That Redistributes War: What Camp David Reveals About Lebanon and Iran
Nothing reveals truths more effectively than patterns. If you can identify a pattern, you can see what actions conceal, what statements leave unsaid, and what agreements postpone. Peace treaties and the negotiations surrounding them are rarely analyzed in this way, even though they may exhibit patterns that recur across different circumstances. Consequently, there is often a simplification in unde
Academia’s Critical Role in Developing an Economic Security Workforce
Editor’s note: This is the tenth article in an 11-part series examining how the United States should organize, lead, and integrate economic statecraft into strategy, defense practice, and the broader national security ecosystem. The special series is brought to you by the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies and War on the Rocks. Prior installments can be found at the War by Other Ledgers page.The
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 15, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 15, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Life on Ukraine’s dystopian frontline of Russia war - Channel 4 News | Substack
Life on Ukraine’s dystopian frontline of Russia war Channel 4 News | Substack
Lieber Studies Armed Conflict in the Indo-Pacific Region Volume Series – Introduction - Lieber Institute West Point
Lieber Studies Armed Conflict in the Indo-Pacific Region Volume Series – Introduction Lieber Institute West Point
One Size Doesn’t Fit All: The Many Faces of Africa’s Foreign Fighters
In 2020, Austin Doctor wrote, “The Looming Influx of Foreign Fighters in Sub-Saharan Africa,” in which he predicted the region would see an influx of foreign fighters to aid Islamist extremist groups. Six years later, we asked Austin to revisit his arguments.Image: African Union Mission in Somalia (Photo by Abukar Albadri)In your 2020 article, you forecasted an influx of foreign fighters into sub-
MOLLE, PALS, and the Empty Loops of America’s Civil-Military Divide
Editor’s note: This is the third article in a limited series celebrating American defense technologies born from wartime and their effects on broader national security, politics, and society. This series will run for several weeks to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, and winners will be selected by a reader vote undertaken through our newsletter later this summer. Prior installments can be
Before the Next Mythos Moment: The Case for an AI Threat Fusion Center
Earlier this spring, Claude’s developers found the cyber potential of Anthropic’s model, Mythos 5, hazardous enough to pump the brakes on model release, creating the Project Glasswing collaboration to give cyber defenders the upper hand through controlled access to the model. Despite these efforts, the U.S. government stepped in on June 12, 2026, and forced Anthropic to take down Mythos and its sa
Breaking America’s Promise to Pacific Island Veterans
In January, Robson Henry died at the age of 66. Chances are, you have never heard of Henry. He was not famous, rich, or powerful. In many ways, Henry was no different from the thousands of young men and women who, at the age of 18, chose to serve by enlisting in the U.S. Army. Nor does the fact that he stayed in the Army for the next 26 years, serving multiple tours of duty in the Middle East, mea
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 14, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 14, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Iran’s War With Israel and the United States | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign Relations
Iran’s War With Israel and the United States | Global Conflict Tracker Council on Foreign Relations
Trump orders new round of strikes to "hold Iranian forces accountable," CENTCOM says as two sides exchange threats - CBS News
Trump orders new round of strikes to "hold Iranian forces accountable," CENTCOM says as two sides exchange threats CBS News
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 13, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 13, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 12, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 12, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 11, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 11, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 10, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 10, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
China & Taiwan Update, July 10, 2026 - American Enterprise Institute - AEI
China & Taiwan Update, July 10, 2026 American Enterprise Institute - AEI
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 9, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 9, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Pentagon awards deals for laser weapons that could shoot down drone swarms - DefenseScoop
Pentagon awards deals for laser weapons that could shoot down drone swarms DefenseScoop
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 7, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 7, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Russia touts ‘war with NATO’ amid losses in Ukraine - Al Jazeera
Russia touts ‘war with NATO’ amid losses in Ukraine Al Jazeera
Between Graves and Uncertainty: The Management of the Dead After Venezuela’s Earthquake
Bellingcat has geolocated footage circulating on social media that appears to show coffins placed in newly dug trenches following the recent deadly earthquakes in Venezuela. The site identified extends over two hectares beside an existing cemetery in La Esperanza, a town near La Guaira on the country’s northern coast. It was visited by a representative of […] The post Between Graves and Uncertaint
How the Iran War Weighs on the U.S.-Saudi Partnership and Prospects for Normalization with Israel - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
How the Iran War Weighs on the U.S.-Saudi Partnership and Prospects for Normalization with Israel CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
China conducts long-range ballistic missile test in South Pacific - France 24
China conducts long-range ballistic missile test in South Pacific France 24
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 6, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 6, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Ukraine recruits female prisoners for frontline fighting - DW.com
Ukraine recruits female prisoners for frontline fighting DW.com
Ukraine Is Winning Its War On Russian Oil Refineries. On The Front Line, It's A Bloody Slugfest. - Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Ukraine Is Winning Its War On Russian Oil Refineries. On The Front Line, It's A Bloody Slugfest. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 4, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 4, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Lured by Russia, African soldiers end up on deadly front lines of Ukraine war - PBS
Lured by Russia, African soldiers end up on deadly front lines of Ukraine war PBS
Ukraine frontline frozen in June as Russian momentum ebbs - Euronews.com
Ukraine frontline frozen in June as Russian momentum ebbs Euronews.com
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 3, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 3, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Burning Forests: Tools for Tracking and Reporting Wildfire Damage
If you’ve seen reports of a wildfire in your region and you’re looking for open source data, NASA’s fire-tracking tool is often the first place to start. It provides a heat signature and an approximate location. But detection is only the first step in understanding what’s happened. In this guide, we explore ways to analyse […] The post Burning Forests: Tools for Tracking and Reporting Wildfire Dam
Satellite Imagery Shows Scale of Venezuela Earthquake Damage
At least 1,719 people are reported to have died after two devastating earthquakes struck northwestern Venezuela last week. The final casualty count is expected to rise significantly. Some media outlets report resident’s growing frustration with the Venezuelan government and its recovery efforts. Sky News on June 29 reported that the United Nations Coordinator for Humanitarian […] The post Satellit
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 29, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 29, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
The First Island Chain: A Guide to Asia-Pacific’s Most Contested Geographic Boundary - The Defense Post
The First Island Chain: A Guide to Asia-Pacific’s Most Contested Geographic Boundary The Defense Post
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 28, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 28, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Poster Boy: Sanctioned Kinahan Cartel Lieutenant Found Playing Padel in Dubai
This article is the result of a collaboration with The Sunday Times. You can find their corresponding piece here. Every Friday evening, the brochure says, players can compete to win cash prizes in one of the world’s fastest-growing racquet sports. The padel club in Dubai’s west is the picture of modern wellness culture: climate-controlled courts, […] The post Poster Boy: Sanctioned Kinahan Cartel
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 26, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 26, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Lai reiterates self-defense resolve, says China altering regional ‘status quo’ - Taipei Times
Lai reiterates self-defense resolve, says China altering regional ‘status quo’ Taipei Times
China & Taiwan Update, June 26, 2026 - American Enterprise Institute - AEI
China & Taiwan Update, June 26, 2026 American Enterprise Institute - AEI
How to Use AI to Help Find Civilian Harm
Between February 2022 and September 2025, Bellingcat staff and volunteers collected, geolocated, and shared more than 2,500 incidents of civilian harm following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. As part of this effort, Bellingcat tested a new machine learning model intended to rank Telegram social media posts on their likelihood of containing incidents of civilian harm. […] The post How t
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 25, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 25, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Rhino Horn, Leopard Skin and Tiger Claws Sold Openly on Facebook
Warning: Includes graphic descriptions of animal harm and images of animal parts from the outset. A Bellingcat investigation has uncovered a Myanmar-based wildlife trafficker who has operated openly across social media for at least six years, claiming to have sold tiger bones, rhino horn, elephant skin and other products from protected and endangered species to […] The post Rhino Horn, Leopard Ski
6 in 10 say military action against Iran not worth it: Survey - The Hill
6 in 10 say military action against Iran not worth it: Survey The Hill
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 24, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 24, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 23, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 23, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
When the Davidson Window Meets the ‘Xi Window’ - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
When the Davidson Window Meets the ‘Xi Window’ The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
Super-Potent Synthetic Opioids Spread Across US Amid Fentanyl Crackdown
This article was co-published with Signal Ohio and STAT. In high school, Ashley Delgado dreamed of becoming a doctor and one day buying her father a Rolls-Royce. “She wanted to heal people,” said her father, James Taylor. She had a high GPA, Taylor added, and did especially well in science and Latin. In her mid-20s, […] The post Super-Potent Synthetic Opioids Spread Across US Amid Fentanyl Crackdo
Counter-OSINT and Its Implications for India’s Security Strategy - orfonline.org
Counter-OSINT and Its Implications for India’s Security Strategy orfonline.org
Cooperation without Oversight: The United States–Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative - Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Cooperation without Oversight: The United States–Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
China pressures First Island Chain - Taipei Times
China pressures First Island Chain Taipei Times
Congress hasn't officially declared war since 1942. Presidents launched these 11 military operations anyway. - Business Insider
Congress hasn't officially declared war since 1942. Presidents launched these 11 military operations anyway. Business Insider
Deterring China top Indo-Pacific security aim, U.S. War Secretary says - Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM
Deterring China top Indo-Pacific security aim, U.S. War Secretary says Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM
Heading Off: New Technique Helps Track Grain Smuggling Expansion to Libya
On February 15, 2026, the bulk carrier, Grumant (IMO: 9385879) was pictured at the occupied Ukrainian Port of Feodosia on the Crimean peninsula. Satellite imagery suggests it had already been there for several days. It appeared to stock up on grain before departing on a two-month-long journey eventually docking at the Port of Benghazi in […] The post Heading Off: New Technique Helps Track Grain S
Taiwan says Chinese vessels entered disputed waters in South China Sea - France 24
Taiwan says Chinese vessels entered disputed waters in South China Sea France 24
Israel’s war-tested weapons are becoming Europe’s new obsession - The Jerusalem Post
Israel’s war-tested weapons are becoming Europe’s new obsession The Jerusalem Post
Section 224: US-Israel Defense Integration Beyond Military Aid - Arab Center Washington DC
Section 224: US-Israel Defense Integration Beyond Military Aid Arab Center Washington DC
Tracing Digital Links Between Viory and Ruptly
“In the age of misinformation, the line between fact and fiction is blurrier than ever.” “For those of us working in video news, verification isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a necessity. It is how we protect the stories we help shape and how we earn and maintain trust in an increasingly chaotic information ecosystem,” Abu Dhabi-registered […] The post Tracing Digital Links Between Viory and Ruptly appe
House votes for first time to halt Iran war - The American Legion
House votes for first time to halt Iran war The American Legion
House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Navigating the Maritime Gray Zone - Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM
Navigating the Maritime Gray Zone Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM
The Wars, Raids and Airstrikes Under Trump - The New York Times
The Wars, Raids and Airstrikes Under Trump The New York Times
Army advances historic, first 'Right to Integrate' hackathon, accelerating data sharing on the battlefield - army.mil
Army advances historic, first 'Right to Integrate' hackathon, accelerating data sharing on the battlefield army.mil
Congress advances US-Israeli military integration plan - Al Jazeera
Congress advances US-Israeli military integration plan Al Jazeera
Chinese-made shoulder-fired missile reportedly shot down F-15 during Iran war - The Jerusalem Post
Chinese-made shoulder-fired missile reportedly shot down F-15 during Iran war The Jerusalem Post
Opinion | Our Military Is Built for the Wrong Century - The New York Times
Opinion | Our Military Is Built for the Wrong Century The New York Times
China vs Taiwan: The Geography of an Unfinished War - The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune
China vs Taiwan: The Geography of an Unfinished War The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune
Army plans to launch marketplace to streamline US weapons exports to allies - DefenseScoop
Army plans to launch marketplace to streamline US weapons exports to allies DefenseScoop
Is the United States (Still) at War? How Wars Begin and End - Just Security
Is the United States (Still) at War? How Wars Begin and End Just Security
Taiwan says China's military actions are greatest source of regional instability - Reuters
Taiwan says China's military actions are greatest source of regional instability Reuters
China, US, Israel compete in fast-growing laser weapons race - DW.com
China, US, Israel compete in fast-growing laser weapons race DW.com
Military Action Under Lawfare: Conflicting Codes Impede Decisions - Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)
Military Action Under Lawfare: Conflicting Codes Impede Decisions Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)
More than a Buzzword: Redefining Lethality for Modern War - Modern War Institute -
More than a Buzzword: Redefining Lethality for Modern War Modern War Institute -
Chinese company that tracked US bombers over Iran wears sanctions with pride - South China Morning Post
Chinese company that tracked US bombers over Iran wears sanctions with pride South China Morning Post
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 13, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 13, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Joint Statement by SRSG for Children and Armed Conflict and on Violence Against Children on the escalating military operations in Iran and the region - Welcome to the United Nations
Joint Statement by SRSG for Children and Armed Conflict and on Violence Against Children on the escalating military operations in Iran and the region Welcome to the United Nations
Blind spots. - Columbia Journalism Review
Blind spots. Columbia Journalism Review
Analysts appear to locate Israel’s secret military base in Iraqi desert - The Times of Israel
Analysts appear to locate Israel’s secret military base in Iraqi desert The Times of Israel
Law and the Iran War, After the First 60 Days - Lawfare
Law and the Iran War, After the First 60 Days Lawfare
Ukraine's defence forces strike military electronics developer in Rostov-on-Don – OSINT - Українська правда
Ukraine's defence forces strike military electronics developer in Rostov-on-Don – OSINT Українська правда
‘Expose your interfaces’: Army pushes industry to open up software for ‘hackathon’ - DefenseScoop
‘Expose your interfaces’: Army pushes industry to open up software for ‘hackathon’ DefenseScoop
Ongoing Iran War Reveals Necessary War Powers Reforms - Just Security
Ongoing Iran War Reveals Necessary War Powers Reforms Just Security
Army and defense sector announce, 'Right to Integrate' hackathon sprint for shared technology - army.mil
Army and defense sector announce, 'Right to Integrate' hackathon sprint for shared technology army.mil
Army turns to ‘hackathons’ to better connect dozens of weapons, systems - Defense One
Army turns to ‘hackathons’ to better connect dozens of weapons, systems Defense One
China & Taiwan Update, May 1, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
China & Taiwan Update, May 1, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
What we know about the US military’s new joint laser weapon system - Defense News
What we know about the US military’s new joint laser weapon system Defense News
Mapping the military AI industry - Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
Mapping the military AI industry Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
US Officials Voice Concerns Over China, Pacific ‘Denial Defense' - Military.com
US Officials Voice Concerns Over China, Pacific ‘Denial Defense' Military.com
How AI is rewriting the rules of modern warfare - Vision of Humanity
How AI is rewriting the rules of modern warfare Vision of Humanity
DOD moves to make its largest-ever investment in drones and anti-drone weapons - DefenseScoop
DOD moves to make its largest-ever investment in drones and anti-drone weapons DefenseScoop
U.S. and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines as China objects - PBS
U.S. and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines as China objects PBS
The New Revolution in Military Affairs - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
The New Revolution in Military Affairs Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
China Restricts Access and Expands Reach in the South China Sea - Foundation for Defense of Democracies
China Restricts Access and Expands Reach in the South China Sea Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Dynetics Wins $617 Million Army Contract For Next-gen Weapon System - Huntsville Business Journal
Dynetics Wins $617 Million Army Contract For Next-gen Weapon System Huntsville Business Journal
Strengthening the Information Advantage: 500th MIB-T Engages Partners at 4th China OSINT Summit in Japan - army.mil
Strengthening the Information Advantage: 500th MIB-T Engages Partners at 4th China OSINT Summit in Japan army.mil
An Opportunity or an Illusion? The Iran War and China’s Taiwan Calculus - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
An Opportunity or an Illusion? The Iran War and China’s Taiwan Calculus The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
Mutually Automated Destruction: The Escalating Global A.I. Arms Race - The New York Times
Mutually Automated Destruction: The Escalating Global A.I. Arms Race The New York Times
China in the Indo-Pacific: December 2025 - Council on Foreign Relations
China in the Indo-Pacific: December 2025 Council on Foreign Relations
On Optimism About New Military Technologies - Texas National Security Review
On Optimism About New Military Technologies Texas National Security Review
The proliferation of AI-enabled military technology in the Middle East - The International Institute for Strategic Studies
The proliferation of AI-enabled military technology in the Middle East The International Institute for Strategic Studies
Challenging Common Assumptions About Civilian Protection in Large-Scale Combat Operations - Lieber Institute West Point
Challenging Common Assumptions About Civilian Protection in Large-Scale Combat Operations Lieber Institute West Point
America's Most Curated War: What the Pentagon Isn’t Telling You About Iran - Eyes Only with Wes O'Donnell
America's Most Curated War: What the Pentagon Isn’t Telling You About Iran Eyes Only with Wes O'Donnell
Expert Q&A: A Targeting Primer on the Iran War - Just Security
Expert Q&A: A Targeting Primer on the Iran War Just Security
Total Defense and OSINT: The Role of Citizens in Modern Warfare - Small Wars Journal
Total Defense and OSINT: The Role of Citizens in Modern Warfare Small Wars Journal
China in the Indo-Pacific: November 2025 - Council on Foreign Relations
China in the Indo-Pacific: November 2025 Council on Foreign Relations
New weapons and technologies making their debut in the war against Iran - Sandboxx
New weapons and technologies making their debut in the war against Iran Sandboxx
A strategy for staying out: Recalibrating US support to Taiwan - Brookings
A strategy for staying out: Recalibrating US support to Taiwan Brookings
The Evolving Architecture of the International Law of Military Operations: Mapping the Future of Legal Research in Armed Conflict - Lieber Institute West Point
The Evolving Architecture of the International Law of Military Operations: Mapping the Future of Legal Research in Armed Conflict Lieber Institute West Point
The Military’s Use of AI, Explained - Brennan Center for Justice
The Military’s Use of AI, Explained Brennan Center for Justice
4 OSINT Tools for Monitoring Iran and the Middle East - SpecialEurasia
4 OSINT Tools for Monitoring Iran and the Middle East SpecialEurasia
‘Twitter randos’ are tracking US military flights. Why that creates a security risk - Straight Arrow
‘Twitter randos’ are tracking US military flights. Why that creates a security risk Straight Arrow
Tracking China’s Increased Military Activities in the Indo-Pacific in 2025 - ChinaPower Project
Tracking China’s Increased Military Activities in the Indo-Pacific in 2025 ChinaPower Project
Russia & Ukraine Coverage - Institute for the Study of War
Russia & Ukraine Coverage Institute for the Study of War
Democratized Intelligence: How Open-Source Intelligence is Reshaping Asymmetric Advantage - Irregular Warfare Initiative
Democratized Intelligence: How Open-Source Intelligence is Reshaping Asymmetric Advantage Irregular Warfare Initiative
Congress wants the Army to start collecting more open-source intelligence - Defense One
Congress wants the Army to start collecting more open-source intelligence Defense One
The Power of OSINT in the Digital Age: Boosting fact-checking & investigative journalism - Warsaw Institute
The Power of OSINT in the Digital Age: Boosting fact-checking & investigative journalism Warsaw Institute
Army Eyes 2040 OSINT Strategy Including AI Integration - MeriTalk
Army Eyes 2040 OSINT Strategy Including AI Integration MeriTalk
Officer uses intelligence information to ensure ASC can conduct its missions - army.mil
Officer uses intelligence information to ensure ASC can conduct its missions army.mil
US Army collaborates with Finland Army on Joint Open Source Intelligence Collection Mission - army.mil
US Army collaborates with Finland Army on Joint Open Source Intelligence Collection Mission army.mil
Allies and Open Sources: Lessons from Northern Raven, the Largest OSINT Collection Operation in NATO’s History - Modern War Institute -
Allies and Open Sources: Lessons from Northern Raven, the Largest OSINT Collection Operation in NATO’s History Modern War Institute -
OSINT Foundation names INSCOM employee as OSINT Practitioner of the Year - army.mil
OSINT Foundation names INSCOM employee as OSINT Practitioner of the Year army.mil
Army to treat OSINT as ‘intelligence discipline of first resort’ under new strategy - Federal News Network
Army to treat OSINT as ‘intelligence discipline of first resort’ under new strategy Federal News Network
Images - U.S. Army Europe Open Source Center - DVIDS
Images - U.S. Army Europe Open Source Center DVIDS
Open-Source Intelligence is Indispensable for Countering Threats - Alma Research and Education Center
Open-Source Intelligence is Indispensable for Countering Threats Alma Research and Education Center
Reflecting on One Year of War: The Power of Open-Source Intelligence - Center for Maritime Strategy
Reflecting on One Year of War: The Power of Open-Source Intelligence Center for Maritime Strategy
INSCOM employee wins inaugural intelligence award - army.mil
INSCOM employee wins inaugural intelligence award army.mil
Technology is revolutionizing how intelligence is gathered and analyzed – and opening a window onto Russian military activity around Ukraine - The Conversation
Technology is revolutionizing how intelligence is gathered and analyzed – and opening a window onto Russian military activity around Ukraine The Conversation
The Role of AI in the Future of Open Source Intelligence - Recorded Future
The Role of AI in the Future of Open Source Intelligence Recorded Future