Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Nuclear arms limitation stands at a historical turning point today. If the New START Treaty is not renewed, a far more chaotic and unstable strategic environment could emerge. Moscow’s use of its ...

The NATO Summit in Washington and Global Air & Space Chiefs Conference in London both had Cold War undertones. Listen in as editors unpack why long-range missiles in Europe and deterrence are back on ...

It turns out Europe’s favorite American import isn’t fast food or Netflix. It’s missiles, and Europe needs to start making its own. Today, Europe is in no position to do so. As is common in asymmetric ...

Russian president Vladimir Putin’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine has caused its share of intellectual confusion. Putin has never coherently or consistently explained his intentions, and Russia’s ...

Russia’s use of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile on Thursday is the latest escalation in the Ukraine war. It also marks a decisive, and potentially dangerous moment in Moscow’s conflict with the ...

The U.S. Army in national and alliance strategy -- Atomic weapons and limited war -- The Pentomic army in Germany -- The ROAD army and flexible response -- The ROAD ...