East Asia’s Political Turmoil Could Hamper Trump’s Bid To Counter Red China

The Trump admin's efforts to get America's East Asian partners to increase defense spending may prove more difficult than anticipated.

America Can’t Afford To Be The Arsenal Of The World Anymore

A foreign policy rooted in realism begins by recognizing limits: of production, of attention, and perhaps most of all, of obligation.

Deep State Launches Purge Against Key Trump Nominee

'He is pissing off just about everyone I know inside the administration'

The Last Thing America Needs Right Now Is War With Iran

As pressure mounts for yet another regime-change war — this time with Iran — it is imperative that the U.S. resist calls for escalation.

Mitch McConnell Joins With Dems To Oppose Senior ‘America First’ Defense Nominee’s Confirmation Bid

'Those who are content to manage our decline'

Senate Confirms Elbridge Colby To Top Pentagon Post

In a 54-45 vote, the U.S. Senate voted on Tuesday to confirm Elbridge Colby to be the next under secretary of defense for policy at the Pentagon. Several Democrat senators joined Republicans in supporting Colby, including Jack Reed of Rhode Island, Elisa Slotkin of Michigan, and Mark Kelly of Arizona. Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky […]

Senate Committee Advances Elbridge Colby’s Pentagon Nomination To Final Floor Vote

The Senate Armed Services Committee advanced the nomination of Elbridge Colby to be the next under secretary of defense for policy.

How Trump’s ‘Reverse Nixon’ Foreign Policy Can Avoid Nixon’s Costly Mistakes

President Trump’s 'reverse Nixon' approach carries profound risks, as the current geopolitical realities starkly contrast those of the 1970s.

Democrats Try To Use Colby Confirmation Hearing To Sabotage Trump’s Russia-Ukraine Negotiations

'My personal interest is in making sure that I don't do anything that would disrupt the resumption of a move towards peace that I think would benefit Ukraine.'

Vance Makes The Definitive Case Why Elbridge Colby Is The Right Man To Shepherd U.S. Defense Policy

On Tuesday, Vice President J.D. Vance made the definitive case why Elbridge Colby is the right man to serve as the Trump administration’s under secretary of defense for policy. Speaking before the Senate Armed Services Committee, the vice president touted Colby as a sound mind who understands the realities of existing global affairs and the […]