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  • Kremlin rejects US claims Russia used ‘chemical weapon’ in Ukraine May 2, 2024
    DefenceTalkThe Kremlin on Thursday rejected allegations by the United States that Russian forces had used a “chemical weapon” in Ukraine and blasted new sanctions targeting Moscow’s key trading partners. The US State Department said Wednesday that Russia used “the chemical weapon chloropicrin” against Ukrainian forces. “As always, such accusations sound completely baseless and unsubstantiated,” Kremlin […]
  • China’s new aircraft carrier conducts first sea trials: state media May 2, 2024
    DefenceTalkChina’s Fujian aircraft carrier took to the water for maiden sea trials on Wednesday, state media said, a key next step in a vast naval build-up by Beijing as it carves out a more assertive role for itself in the Pacific and beyond. The Fujian is China’s third aircraft carrier after the Liaoning and the […]
  • Manta Ray UUV moves closer to operational readiness after successful tests May 2, 2024
    DefenceTalkIn February and March 2024, the Manta Ray uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) prototype, developed by Northrop Grumman, underwent comprehensive in-water testing off Southern California’s coast. The tests assessed the UUV’s hydrodynamic performance, including submerged operations employing its various propulsion and steering modes such as buoyancy, propellers, and control surfaces. “Our successful, full-scale Manta Ray testing […]
  • Croatia gets French fighter jets in major arms purchase April 25, 2024
    DefenceTalkCroatia took delivery Thursday of six Rafale fighter jets it has bought from France in the country’s biggest arms purchase since its 1991 war of independence. The used warplanes — the first part of a 12-jet deal — touched down in the capital Zagreb, heralding a major overall of Croatia’s air force, which is replacing […]
  • China warns US military support for Taiwan increases ‘risk of conflict’ April 25, 2024
    DefenceTalkChina warned on Wednesday that US military support for Taiwan only increased the “risk of conflict” along the strait, after the US Congress allocated $8 billion in military support for the island. “I’d like to emphasize that the United States and Taiwan strengthening military ties will not bring about security for Taiwan,” foreign ministry spokesman […]
  • UK aims to boost economic defences against security risks April 18, 2024
    DefenceTalkBritain must strengthen its defences against economic security risks amplified by globalization, especially those emanating from China, Iran and Russia, Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden warned Thursday. Businesses and universities are “vulnerable” because of the opening up of the global economy, Dowden said in a speech to the Chatham House international affairs think-tank in London. […]
  • Russian ‘cyber sabotage’ a global threat: security firm April 18, 2024
    DefenceTalkA cyber group with links to Russian military intelligence is set to become a significant global threat after playing an increasing critical role in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, a leading cybersecurity firm warned Wednesday. Google-owned Mandiant said in a report that it is seeing nefarious operations by the group referred to as “Sandworm” in […]
  • NASA chief warns of Chinese military presence in space April 18, 2024
    DefenceTalkChina is bolstering its space capabilities and is using its civilian program to mask its military objectives, the head of the US space agency NASA said Wednesday, warning that Washington must remain vigilant. “China has made extraordinary strides especially in the last 10 years, but they are very, very secretive,” NASA administrator Bill Nelson told […]
  • Iran warns Israel against attacking nuclear sites April 18, 2024
    DefenceTalkA senior Revolutionary Guards general threatened on Thursday to target Israel’s “nuclear facilities” if it strikes Iranian atomic sites, state media reported, anticipating retaliation for Tehran’s unprecedented weekend attack. Israel’s military chief has vowed a response to the Iranian aerial attack, which was mostly intercepted, while world leaders have urged de-escalation. Violence involving Iran-aligned groups […]
  • Russia says neutralised 20 drones, 2 missiles April 18, 2024
    DefenceTalkRussia on Thursday said it had neutralized 20 drones and two ballistic missiles in areas bordering Ukraine, including Rostov where its command headquarters for the Ukraine offensive is located. “During the night, several terrorist attacks by the Kyiv regime were foiled,” the defence ministry said. It said it had neutralized 20 drones — 16 of […]

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  • Polaris Inc. (NYSE:PII) Shares Bought by Vanguard Group Inc. July 26, 2024
    Vanguard Group Inc. increased its holdings in Polaris Inc. (NYSE:PII – Free Report) by 1.6% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 5,902,162 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 94,680 shares during the period. Vanguard Group Inc. owned […]
  • PulteGroup (NYSE:PHM) Issues Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.56 EPS July 26, 2024
    PulteGroup (NYSE:PHM – Get Free Report) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday. The construction company reported $3.83 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.27 by $0.56, Briefing.com reports. The business had revenue of $4.60 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.49 billion. PulteGroup had […]
  • Fiserv (NYSE:FI) Reaches New 1-Year High After Earnings Beat July 26, 2024
    Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI – Get Free Report) hit a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Wednesday following a better than expected earnings announcement. The company traded as high as $161.73 and last traded at $160.48, with a volume of 984341 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $157.22. The business services provider […]
  • Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Stock Position Trimmed by Westfield Capital Management Co. LP July 26, 2024
    Westfield Capital Management Co. LP lowered its holdings in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL – Free Report) by 9.0% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,956,626 shares of the information services provider’s stock after selling 291,705 shares during the period. Alphabet […]
  • Covestor Ltd Trims Stock Holdings in PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM) July 26, 2024
    Covestor Ltd trimmed its position in PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM – Free Report) by 83.9% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 415 shares of the construction company’s stock after selling 2,168 shares during the period. Covestor Ltd’s holdings […]
  • Spirepoint Private Client LLC Acquires Shares of 81,484 Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) July 26, 2024
    Spirepoint Private Client LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL – Free Report) during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 81,484 shares of the information services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $12,298,000. Alphabet makes up 1.9% of Spirepoint Private Client LLC’s […]
  • O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC Cuts Stock Position in Orange S.A. (NYSE:ORAN) July 26, 2024
    O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC lessened its holdings in shares of Orange S.A. (NYSE:ORAN – Free Report) by 37.7% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 128,797 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 77,894 shares during the period. O Shaughnessy […]
  • Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. Decreases Holdings in Avery Dennison Co. (NYSE:AVY) July 26, 2024
    Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. trimmed its holdings in shares of Avery Dennison Co. (NYSE:AVY – Free Report) by 6.3% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 898 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after selling 60 shares during the quarter. Ameritas […]
  • Cooper Haims Advisors LLC Has $468,000 Stake in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) July 26, 2024
    Cooper Haims Advisors LLC lifted its position in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL – Free Report) by 16.8% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 3,101 shares of the information services provider’s stock after buying an additional 445 shares during the quarter. Cooper […]
  • Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is Intech Investment Management LLC’s 9th Largest Position July 26, 2024
    Intech Investment Management LLC boosted its holdings in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL – Free Report) by 4.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 738,997 shares of the information services provider’s stock after buying an additional 30,122 shares during the period. Alphabet accounts for approximately 1.6% […]
  • Te Ahumairangi Investment Management Ltd Buys 2,402 Shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) July 26, 2024
    Te Ahumairangi Investment Management Ltd grew its position in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL – Free Report) by 1.6% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 149,387 shares of the information services provider’s stock after buying an additional 2,402 […]
  • Nicolet Advisory Services LLC Has $6.75 Million Stake in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) July 26, 2024
    Nicolet Advisory Services LLC boosted its position in shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL – Free Report) by 7.4% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 43,093 shares of the information services provider’s stock after buying an additional 2,985 shares during the period. […]
  • Magnolia Wealth Management LLC Invests $245,000 in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) July 26, 2024
    Magnolia Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL – Free Report) in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 1,600 shares of the information services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $245,000. Alphabet accounts for 0.1% of Magnolia Wealth Management […]
  • Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Shares Sold by First Foundation Advisors July 26, 2024
    First Foundation Advisors cut its stake in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL – Free Report) by 3.9% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 47,883 shares of the information services provider’s stock after selling 1,946 shares during the period. First Foundation Advisors’ holdings in Alphabet were […]
  • Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. Cuts Holdings in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) July 26, 2024
    Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. decreased its position in shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL – Free Report) by 48.2% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 632,395 shares of the information services provider’s stock after selling 588,574 shares […]
  • Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp’s 6th Largest Position July 26, 2024
    Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp lowered its holdings in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL – Free Report) by 6.3% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 4,439,524 shares of the information services provider’s stock after selling 297,422 shares during the quarter. Alphabet makes up […]
  • Poehling Capital Management INC. Grows Stock Holdings in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) July 26, 2024
    Poehling Capital Management INC. grew its holdings in shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL – Free Report) by 6.8% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 1,691 shares of the information services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 107 shares during the period. Poehling Capital Management INC.’s […]
  • Councilmark Asset Management LLC Invests $4.72 Million in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) July 26, 2024
    Councilmark Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL – Free Report) in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 31,240 shares of the information services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $4,715,000. Alphabet makes up 3.4% of Councilmark Asset Management […]
  • Tiff Advisory Services LLC Raises Stake in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) July 26, 2024
    Tiff Advisory Services LLC grew its position in shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL – Free Report) by 9.0% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 45,313 shares of the information services provider’s stock after buying an additional 3,751 shares during the period. […]
  • Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Stock Holdings Cut by Clearstead Trust LLC July 26, 2024
    Clearstead Trust LLC trimmed its position in shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL – Free Report) by 5.7% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 50,277 shares of the information services provider’s stock after selling 3,061 shares during the quarter. Alphabet accounts for […]

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  • Ukraine gets first $1.6bn from frozen Russian assets July 26, 2024
    The EU has sent the first payment to Ukraine for ‘military capabilities’ and ‘reconstruction’, financed by frozen Russian assets. The post Ukraine gets first $1.6bn from frozen Russian assets appeared first on Naval Technology.
  • Naval Group’s Netherlands submarine deal upheld amid TKMS objections July 26, 2024
    Thyssenkrupp's objections have been dismissed in the Hague, thus paving the way for Naval Group to build four submarines for the Dutch. The post Naval Group’s Netherlands submarine deal upheld amid TKMS objections appeared first on Naval Technology.
  • US and Japan acquire SM-3 interceptors from Raytheon July 26, 2024
    The US and Japan procure SM-3 Block IIA missile interceptors from Raytheon, an RTX business, to protect against ballistic missile threats. The post US and Japan acquire SM-3 interceptors from Raytheon appeared first on Naval Technology.
  • AUKUS Pillar II: an unsung enterprise driving the alliance July 25, 2024
    A Farnborough Airshow panel on AUKUS Pillar II explored the intentions behind the overlooked initiative to discern any guiding objectives. The post AUKUS Pillar II: an unsung enterprise driving the alliance appeared first on Naval Technology.
  • Lockheed Martin deepens Spanish ties, secures SPY-7 production July 24, 2024
    The advance broadens Spain’s involvement in manufacturing the SPY-7 radar system, fostering integration into Lockheed Martin’s network. The post Lockheed Martin deepens Spanish ties, secures SPY-7 production appeared first on Naval Technology.
  • UK to replenish LMM missile stocks after huge donations to Ukraine July 24, 2024
    The UK has donated huge quantities of weaponry to Ukraine, both platforms and munitions, leaving its own stockpiles in a parlous state. The post UK to replenish LMM missile stocks after huge donations to Ukraine appeared first on Naval Technology.
  • US Navy Secretary expands Michigan maritime manufacturing skills July 24, 2024
    US Government invest more than $50m in a new Michigan Maritime Manufacturing initiative to support the submarine industrial base. The post US Navy Secretary expands Michigan maritime manufacturing skills appeared first on Naval Technology.
  • AUKUS Navy chiefs visit HMAS Stirling naval base, Western Australia July 23, 2024
    AUKUS navy chiefs visit HMAS Stirling naval base in Western Australia and agree to enhance lethality in a new statement of intent. The post AUKUS Navy chiefs visit HMAS Stirling naval base, Western Australia appeared first on Naval Technology.
  • What geopolitical legacy will Biden leave behind? July 23, 2024
    As Biden promises to step down, the clouds of Ukraine, Gaza and Afghanistan hang over his foreign policy legacy. The post What geopolitical legacy will Biden leave behind? appeared first on Naval Technology.
  • The advances of ALE: Why HF radio remains essential for comms July 22, 2024
    In disaster zones, remote areas, and military operations, HF radio remains crucial for robust communications in essential operations. The post The advances of ALE: Why HF radio remains essential for comms appeared first on Naval Technology.

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  • US Air Force’s ULTRA Spy Drone Flies for Three Days Straight in Recent Trial July 26, 2024
    The US Air Force’s ULTRA reconnaissance drone demonstrated its ability to fly for three days straight during a recent trial. The post US Air Force’s ULTRA Spy Drone Flies for Three Days Straight in Recent Trial appeared first on The Defense Post.
  • Australia Mulls Equipping MQ-28 Ghost Bat Drone With Lethal Payloads July 26, 2024
    Australia is still considering equipping its MQ-28 Ghost Bat drones with lethal payloads to support combat missions. The post Australia Mulls Equipping MQ-28 Ghost Bat Drone With Lethal Payloads appeared first on The Defense Post.
  • Lithuania Inaugurates Military Training Facility in Šiauliai July 26, 2024
    Lithuania has launched a military training facility in Šiauliai, finalizing a three-site armed forces campus expansion across the country. The post Lithuania Inaugurates Military Training Facility in Šiauliai appeared first on The Defense Post.
  • Bell Textron Completes Jet Ranger X Helicopter Delivery to Jordan July 26, 2024
    Bell Textron has delivered five 505 Jet Ranger X training helicopters to the Royal Jordanian Air Force, completing a contract signed in 2022. The post Bell Textron Completes Jet Ranger X Helicopter Delivery to Jordan appeared first on The Defense Post.
  • Russia Now Offering $22,000 Sign-On Bonus to Fight in Ukraine July 26, 2024
    New Russian military recruits could receive a staggering $22,000 sign-on bonus to reinforce the country’s frontline units in Ukraine. The post Russia Now Offering $22,000 Sign-On Bonus to Fight in Ukraine appeared first on The Defense Post.
  • Greece Procures First F-35 Jets From US July 26, 2024
    Greece has signed an agreement to formalize the acquisition of its first F-35 Lightning II fighter jets from the US. The post Greece Procures First F-35 Jets From US appeared first on The Defense Post.
  • General Atomics Delivers Second MQ-9B Protector to British Air Force July 26, 2024
    The UK Royal Air Force has accepted its second MQ-9B Protector from General Atomics at Waddington station in Lincoln. The post General Atomics Delivers Second MQ-9B Protector to British Air Force appeared first on The Defense Post.
  • US Approves $2.8B Aircraft Logistics Support Sale to Saudi Arabia July 26, 2024
    The US State Department has approved the possible sale of system logistics and sustainment support to Saudi Arabia. The post US Approves $2.8B Aircraft Logistics Support Sale to Saudi Arabia appeared first on The Defense Post.
  • Non-Lethal Weapons Could Help Israel and the US in Future Urban Combat July 26, 2024
    Hamas’ practice of holding hostages in hospitals and schools has highlighted the need for Israel and other Western militaries to develop advanced non-lethal weapons. The post Non-Lethal Weapons Could Help Israel and the US in Future Urban Combat appeared first on The Defense Post.
  • Attack in Eastern DR Congo Kills 20 July 26, 2024
    An attack in eastern DR Congo has killed some 20 people, local sources said, blaming militants affiliated with the Islamic State group. The post Attack in Eastern DR Congo Kills 20 appeared first on The Defense Post.

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  • The Adversarial July 26, 2024
    Welcome to The Adversarial. Every other week, we’ll provide you with expert analysis on America’s greatest challengers: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and jihadists. Read more below. *** China This week highlighted the importance of both domestic politics and economic policy in the United States and China, as China held its long-awaited Third Plenum and the Republican […]
  • The Puzzle of Chinese Escalation vs Restraint in the South China Sea July 26, 2024
    Tensions between China and the Philippines have escalated dramatically in recent months around Second Thomas Shoal, a submerged reef in the eastern Spratly Islands. The Chinese Coast Guard has repeatedly attempted to block delivery of food, water, and building supplies to the Philippine marine detachment aboard the BRP Sierra Madre, a World War II–era warship […]
  • Mitigating Risks in a Volatile World: A Conversation with Philip Zelikow July 26, 2024
    Ryan Evans talks with Philip Zelikow about his recent article for TNSR, “Confronting Another Axis? History, Humility, and Wishful Thinking.” Their wide-ranging and insightful conversation covers everything from Zelikow’s career as a high-level foreign policy practitioner and as an historian, his experience directing the 9/11 Commission, his argument that we are in an exceptionally volatile […]
  • Rewind and Reconnoiter: The Future of Tactical Airlift is Here and it is Vertical with Walker D. Mills and Dylan “Joose” Phillips-Levine July 25, 2024
    In 2020, Walker D. Mills and Dylan “Joose” Phillips-Levine wrote “The Future of Tactical Airlift is Here and it’s Vertical,” where they explore tactical airlift use in the U.S. military and argue that rotary-wing and tilt-rotor aircrafts should have a significant role in the future. Four years later, we invited them back to discuss how […]
  • When Nothing Seems to Work: Houthi Edition July 25, 2024
    What is a country to do when military action and diplomacy are both presently hopeless? That is the situation the United States finds itself in today: Military escalation will not compel the Houthis to halt their anti-shipping campaign or attacks on Israel. Nor will diplomacy — at least not yet. Intensifying the use of force […]
  • A Cyber Force Is Not the Only Solution July 25, 2024
    Recent calls to create a Cyber Force are only the latest response to the U.S. military’s years-long struggle to train and retain talented cyber personnel. In 2019, for example, an instructor at the Cyber Center of Excellence noted the difficulty of rotating soldiers through assignments executing offensive or defensive cyber operations given the need for […]
  • In Brief: China’s Third Plenum July 24, 2024
    Last week, the Chinese Communist Party held its third plenum, a closed door meeting of high-level party officials that has historically indicated the country’s policy direction on major issues, such as the economy. This was the first third plenum held since 2018 and was hotly anticipated, especially considering China’s faltering economic growth. We asked four experts to […]
  • The Uncomfortable Reality of Russia and Iran’s New Defense Relationship July 24, 2024
    On April 2, 2024, Ukraine’s military struck several buildings in the Alabuga Special Economic Zone in Russia’s Tatarstan region. The strike demonstrated Ukraine’s steadily improving ability to hold targets deep inside Russia at risk. But it was also a stark reminder of just how far Iranian-Russian defense cooperation has come since 2022: As of last […]
  • Countering Chinese Aggression in the South China Sea July 23, 2024
    Over the weekend, the Philippines and China, which have been locked in a tense stand-off around the Second Thomas Shoal for months announced an agreement to deescalate tensions. While potentially positive, we believe that the long-term risk of conflict in the South China Sea remains alarmingly high. Our new dataset shows that China’s military coercion […]
  • The U.S. Department of Deterrence July 22, 2024
    Madeleine Albright once asked Colin Powell, “What’s the point of having this superb military you’re always talking about if we can’t use it?” Nobody ever asked that question about nuclear weapons. Not using them is the whole point. Deterrence thinking, far from being in decline, is now more fashionable than ever. Deterring China in particular […]
  • Mid-Afternoon Map: Crownfall July 19, 2024
    Welcome to Mid-Afternoon Map, our exclusive members-only newsletter that provides a cartographic perspective on current events, geopolitics, and history from the Caucasus to the Carolinas. Subscribers can look forward to interesting takes on good maps and bad maps, beautiful maps and ugly ones — and bizarre maps whenever possible. *** Having devoted our July 4 […]
  • Can Congress Revive Shipbuilding and Maritime Strategy? July 19, 2024
    A sailor from a landlocked state and a soldier from a state with the country’s second longest coastline are trying to accomplish something transformative for American seapower. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL) are leading an important bi-partisan and bi-cameral effort to revitalize American shipbuilding and maritime strategy. They were kind enough […]
  • Strategic Outpost’s 2024 Summer Vacation Reading List July 19, 2024
    Summertime is in full swing, which means it’s time for our annual reading list! Every year since 2016, we have shared our favorite picks for our fellow natsec nerds to read while at the beach — or wherever you go to get away from email, texts, and depressing world events! Last year we broke with […]
  • Why the United States Failed to Retrench from Europe during the Early Cold War July 19, 2024
    Rick talks with TNSR author Joshua Byun about how American attempts to leave Europe during the first decade of the Cold War were thwarted by European concerns that German rearmament would trigger a Soviet attack. Image: NATO The post Why the United States Failed to Retrench from Europe during the Early Cold War appeared first […]
  • Rewind and Reconnoiter: The Accelerating Threat of the Political Assassination with Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware July 18, 2024
    In 2022, Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware wrote “The Accelerating Threat of Political Assassination,” where they explored the increased frequency of political violence and assassination in Western democracies. Following last week’s assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, we invited them back to revisit the topic and discuss the evolution of political violence in the […]
  • Can Europe be Trump-Proofed? And Should It Be? July 18, 2024
    Melanie, Chris, and Zack discuss the steps that European countries can and should take to prepare for possible U.S. retrenchment from the continent. Can NATO survive a second Trump administration? Or should we be equally concerned about a second Biden administration for transatlantic relations? Grievances for Justin Trudeau and Canada’s meager defense budgets, to those […]
  • Something Borrowed, Something Blue: Integrating Maritime Statecraft and Strategy July 18, 2024
    In the past several months, the U.S. Navy has continued to protect global shipping in combat in the Red Sea, the Port of Baltimore struggled through the Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster, and the Chinese Coast Guard and maritime militia conducted attacks on Philippine ships. With these events and more, concerns about shipping rates and […]
  • America’s Adversaries React to the Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump July 17, 2024
    This is a special edition of our members-only newsletter, The Adversarial, where we provide expert analysis on America’s greatest challengers: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and jihadists. To receive The Adversarial directly in your inbox, and to gain access to all of our members-only newsletters and podcasts, sign up for a War on the Rocks Platinum membership […]
  • In Brief: NATO at 75 July 17, 2024
    Last week, NATO leaders met in Washington, D.C., for their annual summit, marking 75 years since the North Atlantic Treaty – the alliance’s founding document – was signed in 1949. We asked four experts to tell us more about the summit and to answer one key question – how effective is NATO at 75? Read […]
  • Sustainable Sustainment: Supplying War in the Age of Strategic Competition July 17, 2024
    “This is about winning a war. We don’t have time for some politically correct publicity stunt.” This is the typical response we encountered when proposing sustainable logistics and sustainment practices at a recent military exercise in Southeast Asia. The U.S. military personnel responsible for moving materials through the docks and airfields in Thailand were understandably […]