Transatlantic Defense and Security
If Europe hopes to find inspiration and security from others it is destined for disappointment, says Lithuania’s former Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis.
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February 18, 2026
High Politics in NATO’s High North
The alliance’s new focus on the High North may have been accelerated by politics, but its main aims are solidly military.
February 17, 2026
NATO’s Command Revolution — Europe Steps Forward
The reassignment of major commands to European officers is a huge undertaking and demands new skills, says a former senior NATO official.
February 17, 2026
How Nuclear Weapons Keep the Wolf From the Door
Unilateral disarmament, and its sister of Western-only disarmament, remain strangely popular with some thinkers. They’re wrong; it’s a path to disaster.
February 12, 2026
Kyiv Battles to Shelter Ports From Russian Onslaught
Moscow’s increase in attacks on Ukraine’s Black Sea ports and shipping is draining resources and threatening wheat exports.
February 10, 2026
US Navy Seeks Small, Fast Ships for Future Fleet
Forget the press releases; US naval thinking is all about getting more hulls into the water even if they’re not yet properly armed.
February 9, 2026
Musk Throttles Russia’s Battlefield Communications
Attacks on Ukraine’s frontline have been slowing since sudden curbs limited Moscow’s use of Starlink satellites, forcing it to seek workarounds.
February 5, 2026
Japan: An Island of Pragmatism in a Sea of Drama
As US foreign policy shifts, Japan adapts with an eye on defense.
February 3, 2026
Europe Needs a Military Operations Center in Ukraine
A proposal: The continent’s militaries should build a command center in Ukraine to help fight Russia and form the nucleus of a post-US operational command.
February 3, 2026
Where Will Italy Side in a NATO Divorce?
As Europe considers its future defenses, Italy is among those facing defining choices.