Submarines have been a part of naval warfare since the 18th century. The earliest devices were dangerous to use and had limited operational success. The designs improved considerably by the 20th century, and submarines…
The Vice President of the United States stands a roughly one in three chance of becoming president. Though it is statistically the most dangerous occupation in the world, it has been over sixty years…
Donald Trump defied expectations to regain the presidency in November 2024. He will be the first president to serve non-consecutive terms since Grover Cleveland. Though primarily concerned with domestic affairs, Trump’s presidency will be…
While in office, the Vice President of the United States is but a heartbeat or resignation from the top job. Nine of the fifteen vice presidents who ascended to the presidency succeeded the president…
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) presents great opportunity and risk. This is as true for the private sector as it is for the military. AI offers many military advantages but comes with severe…
Global military spending has sharply increased in the last decade. A majority of NATO members now meet the 2% of GDP defense spending goal. Additionally, other nations, such as Brazil and Japan, that are…
The world is considerably less peaceful than it was a decade ago. More than fifty concurrent conflicts rage across the world today. Even when the dust settles and a ceasefire is agreed upon, maintaining that…
With 56 ongoing conflicts involving 92 nations worldwide, the world is getting much less peaceful. According to the latest available data, more people have perished in combat in the last year than at any…
The world has become significantly less peaceful in the last decade. There are 56 ongoing conflicts worldwide involving 92 nations to varying degrees. According to the latest available data, more people have perished in…
In an era where bipartisanship in Congress is at a near-all-time low, some areas still exist where cross-party collaboration is still viable. Support for the United States military is prevalent in both parties though…
Military spending is rising globally. With ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, and heightening tensions in the Pacific, many nations are bolstering their defenses. For many years, the United States, China,…
As global tensions increase so does military spending. Many nations are increasing military spending due to ongoing conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. The United States still leads the way but most…
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) presents great opportunity and risk. This is as true for the private sector as it is for the military. AI could boost the effectiveness of military operations with…
Our imagination could not encompass the situation which would result from an attack on this country involving the explosion of 2,000 megatons….War no longer has any logic whatsoever. –Dwight Eisenhower, 1960 It is almost…
Founded in December 2019, the United States Space Force (USSF) is the newest branch of the United States military. The USSF is an offshoot of the United States Air Force (USAF); both branches are…
Tensions between China and Taiwan are rising. Beijing has long maintained Taiwan is a separatist province to be brought back into the fold, by force if necessary. Most nations, including the United States, pay…
There is no instance of a country having benefited from prolonged warfare. Sun Tzu, The Art of War The Russian invasion of Ukraine is nearing its third anniversary. The “special military operation” launched by…
Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine was supposed to be a swift and straightforward military victory for Moscow. However, Ukraine’s unexpectedly fierce resistance blunted Russia’s advance and led to a stalemate nearing its third year.…
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) turned 75 this year. Since its inception in 1949, NATO has grown from 12 founding members to 32 nations today. Though remarkably successful and enduring, the alliance has…
The first shipments of F-16s finally arrived in Ukraine in the summer of 2024 after more than two years of lobbying by Kyiv. The multirole fighter jet has a long and proven operational history…
