USS Abraham Lincoln
The USS Abraham Lincoln conducts flight operations in the Pacific Ocean.
Military
Queen Revokes Prince Andrew’s Royal Patronages, Military Titles
A federal judge rejected Andrew’s attempt to block a civil suit against him by alleged Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre.
Is the U.S. Military Actually Ready for a War?
There is no sign that the U.S. armed services, or the defense establishment more broadly, are intellectually prepared for a Sino–American clash.
Biden Admin Denies NBC Report on Euro-Force Drawdown
If it’s true, the administration is mulling over steps that would leave America’s allies in Europe more vulnerable to Russian coercion.
Court Ruling Reportedly Confirms Russian Troop Presence in Ukraine
A Russian court seems to have confirmed the presence of Russian soldiers in the country for the first time.
How a Handful of Republicans Killed the Female Draft
A quiet effort to make women eligible for the draft was nearly included in this year’s defense bill — until a few conservatives mobilized to block it.
A Conservative Victory against the Push to Draft Women
The successful move to kill the measure is a victory for conservatives, and one worth celebrating.
Republicans Shouldn’t Fear Making a Moral Case against Drafting Women
Many Republicans are loath to admit that it is profoundly shameful to send our mothers and daughters to war.
The United States Should Not Defend Taiwan
Options to deter or respond to Beijing exist, but war shouldn’t be among them.