Haiti has faced long-standing political instability, weak institutions, and poverty. A UN stabilization mission operated in the country from 2004 to 2017. Armed gangs have at times controlled areas of …
Haiti’s Security Challenges: Background Read More
On March 26, 2010, the South Korean naval ship Cheonan sank in the Yellow Sea near the Northern Limit Line, and 46 sailors died. An international investigation concluded that a …
The Cheonan Sinking and the Northern Limit Line: Background Read More
NATO is the best-known military alliance. Here is how it is organized and how it makes decisions.
Understanding NATO: Structure and Decision-Making Read More
Nuclear policy uses specialized terms. This guide explains the basics without the jargon.
Nuclear Deterrence: Triad, Doctrine, and Policy Basics Read More
Land, sea, and air were once the main arenas of conflict. Cyberspace and outer space are now treated as operational domains too.
Cyber and Space as Domains of Warfare: An Introduction Read More
Not all security threats come from states. Armed groups and criminal networks can challenge governments, and sometimes they overlap, cooperate, or compete. Analysts use terms such as hybrid threats, proxies, …
Non-State Armed Groups and Criminal Networks: Key Concepts Read More
Most of the world’s trade moves by sea. Here is why navies and coast guards care about sea lanes and chokepoints.
Maritime Security and Sea Lanes: Why They Matter Read More
Defense stories can be technical and fast-moving. These habits help you separate solid reporting from spin.
How to Read Defense News Critically Read More
Iran is a party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and says its program is peaceful. The International Atomic Energy Agency monitors declared nuclear facilities through safeguards agreements. Key terms include …
Iran’s Nuclear Program: Key Terms and Milestones Read More
In the mid-2000s, the United States proposed placing a radar in the Czech Republic and interceptors in Poland to defend against long-range missiles from the Middle East. Russia objected strongly. …
European Missile Defense: From Czech Radar to Phased Adaptive Approach Read More