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.

How Trump’s Tariff War Could Strengthen America in the Long Run
By employing protectionist measures now, before the next great war begins, America can shield its eviscerated manufacturing sector—and perhaps restore it to fighting shape.

Vladimir Putin Is Preparing for War Against Starlink
Moscow has already made clear that it regards the Ukraine War as an existential conflict for its future. The Kremlin will stop at nothing to achieve victory—even if it means...

Air Force Special Operations Command: Ready to Go Skyraiding!
The U.S. Special Operations Command’s (USSOCOM) first missionized aircraft was based on an Air Tractor AT-802, a craft primarily employed for crop dusting

The EU Thinks It Can Rob America Blind
The EU’s Digital Markets Act is a flawed experiment, born of envy rather than vision.

Will Iraq’s Iran-Backed Militias Disarm?
Due to Iraq’s position in the region, the armed paramilitaries increasingly present a challenge for stability.

The USS John C. Stennis Nimitz-class Carrier Is Still Out of Service
The Nimitz-class carrier is expected to stay out of service for an additional fourteen months than planned.

VIDEO: Is Russia Under Pressure?
Have Western attempts to weaken Russia over the last three years been effective?

Look Out America: China’s Fujian Aircraft Carrier Is Coming Soon
The Fujian aircraft carrier may become the nation’s first-ever nuclear-powered surface vessel if commissioned.

France’s Charles de Gaulle Carrier Completes First Pacific Deployment
The Charles de Gaulle remains the backbone of France’s sea-based power projection strategy.

Daring-class HMS Dauntless Defeats Drones in Live-Fire Drill
The latest show of force by the Dauntless is a clear sign that the Daring-class isn’t going to go away overnight.

Capt. Lewis Millett Led America’s Last Bayonet Charge in Korea
Bayonet training infuses aggression, warrior spirit, and elan in the hearts and minds of the soldiers being trained in it.

The USAAF 49th Fighter Group Are Australia’s Forgotten WWII Heroes
The fighter plane used by the USAAF 49th to counter the Japanese menace was the P-40 Warhawk.