Security
National security issues are a big part of what makes The National Interest a leading foreign policy resource. From the rise of China, the war in Ukraine, and Russia’s aggressive actions, we plan to cover any and all national security events from all sides.

The Royal Navy’s New Astute-class Submarine Is Nearing Active Service
The Astute-class boats, are the largest and most advanced attack submarines ever built for the Royal Navy.

China’s Sixth-Generation J-36 Fighter Has Been Spotted Flying Once Again
This J-36 sighting suggests that China could be on track to introduce the world’s first sixth-generation platform.

What Is the Air Force Doing on the Southern Border?
Militaries exist, in most contexts, to help nations preserve their borders. In that sense, the application of U.S. assets towards stemming illegal immigration is a commonsense application of military might.

China’s Auto Sales in Russia Are Frozen Solid
Who could blame Russian consumers for being skittish about purchasing vehicles that can’t handle the cold?

An Israel F-35I Adir Has Fought in “Beast Mode” for the First Time
An F-35 in “beast mode” can lug an extra 22,000 pounds of internal and external weapons.

Here’s What a Venezuelan Invasion of Guyana Might Look Like
Venezuela’s army is far larger than Guyana’s. But Caracas might achieve better results with deniable “gray zone” attacks against its eastern neighbor than with an outright invasion.

Iran’s Deterrence Dilemma
Tehran’s old answers to its problems with America and Israel just don’t work anymore.

Russia’s Imperial Mindset Hasn’t Changed
If its imperial vision isn’t decisively defeated, any peace agreement with Russia over Ukraine is guaranteed to be merely temporary.

America’s M1 Abrams Tank Is Old But Tough
Ukrainian officials have commended the M1 Abrams tank’s resilience on the battlefield.

Does the Future Combat Air System Have a Future Without France?
Despite involving two of Europe's largest aviation firms and a leading information technology company, the program has been plagued with internal troubles.

Ukraine Has Carried Out Another Incursion into Russian Territory
Kyiv’s military is now operating in the Russian Belgorod Oblast; despite this, Russia refused America’s proposed thirty-day ceasefire.

America’s Ambassador to Ukraine Resigns
Brink did not have an easy job—serving as the link between the United States and Ukraine at a time of profound difficulty for the latter country.