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Dov S. Zakheim, Opinion ContributorThe Hill |
The only way to reach any agreement with Tehran to constrain the activities of its clients is by exerting pressure on Iran itself.
On its face, Jordan’s high-risk decision to support Israel in repelling the hundreds of aerial vehicles that Iran fired at the Jewish State appears...
Years of underspending on defense generally and on naval forces in particular have left many NATO navies short of both personnel and funding for...
Given likely future pressures on Japan’s defense budget, there is much to be said for increasing the synergies that could be realized from...
His ultra-Orthodox Haredi partners in the governing coalition are demanding an extension of the military service exemption for young men pursuing...
It is only Ukrainian resilience and true fighting grit that has stood in the way of Putin’s efforts to dominate the lands between his country and...
The budget is declining in real terms. The only question is the magnitude of that decline.
The report offers a total of 28 recommendations, many of which focus on the need for more frequent and in-depth analysis that, will enable DOD both...
Despite their personal relationships with Vladimir Putin, both Erdogan and Orbán may have decided to hedge their bets on Russia.
President Biden will address the National Governors Association (NGA) in a reception Friday at the White House as the state leaders hold their winter...
The shipbuilding budget must increase significantly in 2025, or else the Navy may find itself forced to relinquish at least one of the missions deemed...
Biotechnology’s applications have the potential to alter geopolitical dynamics significantly. China has understood this reality for some time.
Riyadh has no intention of letting Washington take it for granted.
Even were the Gaza war to end today, the threat that Iran and its proxies pose to the United States and its friends in the Gulf would not disappear.
Any hope for its passage will clearly require concessions to the Republicans — especially those in the House— on border control that would enable...
One of GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s largest financial backers said he will wait for the results of Tuesday's New Hampshire primary to...
The timing of the Iranian attack is puzzling.
Given the threats that America faces in Europe, East Asia and the Middle East, no administration can afford a gap in the chain of command even for a...
Since even the presence of the aircraft carrier task force did not deter Hezbollah from attacking Israel, its replacement by a smaller, older and less...
Many on Capitol Hill who oppose Ukraine aid point to Europe’s unwillingness to spend money to defend itself.
Netanyahu’s determination to press on with the war, even as Israeli hostages languish in Hamas captivity, reflects the views and the pressure that...
Clearly there are limits to how far China is willing to go in order to foster good relations with its southern neighbor.
Should Iran continue to encourage its proxies to attack American forces and international shipping, Washington could work jointly with key allies to...
America’s generosity toward Israel in its time of need is being diverted to meet the political demands of Netanyahu’s extremist coalition...
The costs, the technologies, and operational realities all weigh against South Korea acquiring nuclear-powered submarines.
America is already at war with Iran’s proxies, and has been for some time.
Israel cannot afford to be sending signals that give credence to its enemies both inside and outside the Middle East.
Kurt Campbell not only is an experienced Asia hand, he is a strategic thinker who has led the administration’s efforts to strengthen Washington’s...
Funding ammunition production is a major element of the administration’s current $106 billion supplemental request to the Congress.
His courageous trip to Israel deserves both support and credit.
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is slated to hold a news conference Monday morning. McCarthy earlier in the day did not rule out serving as...
Benny Gantz, a former chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces, who recent polls show is far more popular than Netanyahu, should be Israel’s new...
Washington cannot slacken its efforts both to expand and deepen its ties throughout the wider Pacific region.
Depending on how long a shutdown continues, many talented but frustrated military and civilian officials may choose to opt out of government service...
America may ultimately find that it must pay an even higher price to preserve the Middle East’s relative stability.
Another feather in the cap of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The damage that Tuberville is doing to national security is growing daily and is incalculable.