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As it convenes with allies to chart a Cold War course, the U.S. is expanding its dominance of the global arms trade. (Originally published March 13 in “What in the

Even as Biden looks to placate Republicans with cost cuts, he’s expanding already record funding for the defense industry (Originally published March 10 in “What in the World“) Russia unleashed

Washington is shocked to learn Beijing knows the U.S. wants to contain China’s influence. It didn’t take a balloon to figure it out. (Originally published March 9 in “What in

When you’re in the business of selling security to your allies, an olive branch is a terrifying weapon of mass distraction. (Originally published March 8 in “What in the World“)

With the war in Ukraine, the U.S. is replacing efforts to avoid World War with plans for how to fight one. (Originally published March 7 in “What in the World“)

Politicians in Beijing, Moscow and Washington are ratcheting up rhetoric for a confrontation from which they can’t back down (Originally published March 6 in “What in the World“) China will

Russian invaders dig into Ukraine’s softening soil as Congress wallows in its own mire. (Originally published March 1 in “What in the World“) Spring is just around the corner and

Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is a reminder to all sole superpowers: be gracious in victory and benevolent to the defeated. (Originally published Feb. 27 in “What in the World“) Russian

After creating beachhead on Taiwan in 2020, the Marines are now expanding presence to train local troops. (Originally published Feb. 24 in “What in the World“) The United States has

Unable to win any love from Beijing, Manila jumps ship and swims back into Washington’s waiting arms (Originally published Feb. 23 in “What in the World“) China has lost the