Strategy

Pentagon needs to speed up its integrated-deterrence efforts, Joint Chiefs chair says

In an interview, Gen. Brown says sending stealth fighters to the Middle East will deter broader conflict.

Chinese warships off Alaska signal a new stage in seapower competition

Understanding why requires a look at "near waters," "far waters"—and the colonial past.

The US might lose a war with China, congressional commission says

Insufficient industry, readiness, innovation, and funding hamper military’s ability to prevail in conflict, key experts find.

Defense One Radio, Ep. 156: The future of Taiwan’s security with Dmitri Alperovitch

What might an invasion of Taiwan look like, and how can allies help the island nation better defend itself?

Defense One Radio, Ep. 155: The future of Taiwan's security with Mick Ryan

The author of “White Sun War: The Campaign for Taiwan" discusses shoring up defenses against a blockade or invasion.

Defense One Radio, Ep. 154: Behind the rise in global defense spending, Part 3: The wider world

In the final episode in a three-part series, we revisit the guns-vs.-butter debate and take another look at the consequences of Washington's "porcupine" strategy for Taiwan's defense.

Marine special operators are using fiction to envision the future

Short stories by Marine Raiders are driving discussions about the evolution of MARSOC through 2040, its commander writes.