USA | Security
Worries rise over a Trump ‘warrior board’ to remove officers ‘unfit for leadership’Donald Trump’s pick of Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense, coupled with reports of a possible review board to oust some military leaders, sends ripples of concern throughout the defense establishment.
How Trump will tackle security flash points from Ukraine to ChinaPresident-elect Donald Trump is an unpredictable actor on the world stage. While that brings uncertainty, some analysts say his style might prove beneficial in addressing some global conflicts.
Why North Korea is sending troops to Russia – and how it risks an ‘escalation spiral’North Korea sending troops to Russia and Ukraine risks escalating that conflict, and underscores growing collaboration among antidemocratic nations.
On military policy, Trump and Harris offer starkly different approachesKamala Harris and Donald Trump contrast sharply on Ukraine and the Middle East. That hints at broader a divide over worldviews on national security.
The ExplainerHow are targeted killings different from assassinations – and are they legal?Israel has carried out dozens of targeted strikes to take out senior operatives in Hezbollah and Hamas. Other countries have carried out similar enemy strikes in the past decade. We look at the legal basis for such killings.
First LookThey survived nuclear weapons. Now they’ve won a Nobel peace Prize for trying to end them.The Japanese group Nihon Hidankyo won the Nobel Peace Prize on Oct. 11 for pushing for denuclearization. The U.N. Secretary General praised the survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings, saying, “nuclear weapons remain a clear and present danger to humanity.”
What the US can do to deter a wider war in the Middle EastThe U.S. is pursuing a strategy of deterrence and diplomacy in the Middle East, as conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalates.
‘We’re going to take care of you.’ Marine Corps museum offers veterans respite.A new respite room at the Marine Corps museum lets veterans grapple with wounds of war – a big step for a military branch known for bravado.
The ExplainerWhy 30% of military veterans get disability benefits, forcing Congress to scrambleAn emergency spending bill heads to President Joe Biden on Friday to ensure veterans continue to receive benefits. A rapid rise in disability claims drives the surge in costs for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
In a gun-friendly state, parental liability looms following school shootingThe arrest of the father of a 14-year-old school shooting suspect in Georgia may suggest a shift in thinking about responsibility.
Cover StoryNo pushups? No problem. The Army builds a steppingstone to boot camp.Faced with a recruiting crisis, the U.S. armed forces take a gentler, more supportive approach to training new soldiers. Will it work?
First LookWhat happened at Arlington National Cemetery? And did Trump’s campaign break the law?Federal law and Pentagon policies do not allow political activities in Section 60 of the cemetery, which is considered hallowed ground. An official was abruptly shoved aside, the U.S. Army said. And videos were taken by Donald Trump’s campaign and used in ads.
Why military ‘drone swarms’ raise ethical concerns in future warsIntelligent drones equipped with AI offer military advantages while raising ethical concerns about autonomous computer warfare.
US weapons help Ukraine advance. Will concerns about corruption put that at risk?While no evidence of fraud has arisen, Ukraine has struggled with corruption. Experts are urging the U.S. to guard the billions spent on defense aid.
Democrats begin soul-searching – and finger-pointing – after devastating loss
They took up arms to fight Russia. They’ve taken up pens to express themselves.
Ukraine’s Pokrovsk was about to fall to Russia 2 months ago. It’s hanging on.
What Trump’s historic victory says about America
‘A slap in the face.’ For many US women, Harris loss to Trump feels personal.
