The differences in how the law of targeting applies on land and at sea are relatively unknown, as the principles of distinction and proportionality are domain-specific. U.S. forces are not well ...

Al-Shabaab’s territorial gains come as Somalia is entering a period of profound political and institutional transition. With elections looming and international donor support wavering, the state is ...

As often happens, however, updating the policy did not fully address three myths and misunderstandings that had built up over time: First, there is a myth that the directive prohibits either some or ...

In response to the Trump administration, the European Commission has launched the ambitious ReArm Europe Plan / Readiness 2030, which was unveiled in March 2025 and aims to mobilize 800 billion euros ...

To be sure, some recent analyses have pondered on such factors as the legal basis for a possible NATO response to a war over Taiwan, the implications of a Taiwan war for U.S. capability requirements ...

In a protracted global war against multiple adversaries, the fact that the U.S. military has been sized to fight a single war means that it may need to expand by hundreds of thousands, if not millions ...

The Strategic Importance of the Arctic The Arctic has become a unique arena of global competition. It is the sole area of the world where both Russia and China operate in close proximity to North ...

Clean Energy Technologies and National Security Policymakers have flagged four dimensions of national security with respect to China’s domination of these supply chains. Each may require distinct ...

The Arab Spring and its consequences, particularly in Syria, were inseparable from the catastrophe that engulfed Turkey in the 2010s. In this crucial period, Turkey was both a protagonist and a victim ...

At a minimum, the executive branch and Congress should actively pursue a more proactive approach. The National Security Council should take the lead on mobilization exercises. Congress should also get ...

It is critical for defense planners, military researchers, intelligence analysts, and policymakers to take the basics of the Chinese armed forces seriously. The types of people who work for the ...

Armed with a mic, a bar tab, and more than a little help from my friends, I launched War on the Rocks in 2013 to recenter experienced voices on matters of war, peace, and national security. We have ...