Don’t Abandon the International Space Station
With investment, the right vision, and a little luck, the ISS could continue to benefit human civilization for decades to come.
Blitzkrieg Lessons for 2020
The problem is greater than just a few moments of panic.
The End of the Soft-Power Delusion
After decades of wishful thinking, it’s finally become clear that cultural influence is no substitute for economic and military strength in foreign policy.
Finally, a Space Force — Now Comes the Hard Part
The men and women of the Space Force deserve to be encouraged and allowed a high level of forbearance.
Little Rocket Man’s Rockets
Why is North Korea carrying out these expensive firings? And beyond that, what are Kim’s strategic goals and how do these firings fit in with them?
The Ongoing Japan–South Korea Spat Could Threaten U.S. and Regional Security
It won’t be easy, but a workable solution must be found.
Whigs in Space
Three new books advance an optimistic view of the possibilities of extraterrestrial exploration.
Why Apollo 11 Matters
It was a Cold War victory at a moment when the country needed one.
Trump Gets His Space Force. Now Comes the Hard Part.
Actually building the Space Force is now going to be up to the people the president chooses for the job.
Trump Wants to Get Us Back to the Moon
But can he succeed where other presidents have failed?