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Questions Congress should ask about DOD ‘peace through strength’ plan

Trump’s new defense strategy raises crucial questions for policymakers and U.S. allies. The authors of this op-ed outlined what they think should be asked.

By Clementine Starling-Daniels and Theresa Luetkefend

4 days ago

Trump signs shipbuilding order as Navy leaders call for 381-ship fleet

The new policy aims to revitalize a U.S. shipbuilding industry that has fallen well behind production levels of its rivals from Beijing.

By Riley Ceder, Zita Ballinger Fletcher and J.D. Simkins

6 days ago

Hegseth vows US will ‘take back’ Panama canal from Chinese influence

Panama's president has denied claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that America is literally retaking the canal.

By Noah Robertson

12 days ago

US, Japan, Philippines stage naval drills in disputed South China Sea

A Chinese military ship monitored the maneuvers off the Scarborough Shoal from a distance.

3 weeks ago

Opinion

The Golden Dome is not ready to stop a Chinese attack on the US

This op-ed argues that domestic distractions have left the U.S. unprepared for a conflict with a peer enemy — China — bent on war by strategic paralysis.

By Chuck de Caro and USAF Col. John Warden (ret.)

3 weeks ago

Marine Corps eyes future stability of Indo-Pacific with Balikatan 2025

This year's exercise marks 40 years of joint drills aimed at strengthening the U.S. and Philippines' defense capabilities in the Indo-Pacific.

3 weeks ago