Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers July 22 to July 28 ..read more

The Cost of the U.S. Arms Trade ..read more

Army of Some: Recruiting Trouble for the All-Volunteer Force ..read more

Happy 3rd Birthday to the U.S. Space Force ..read more

Women This Week: Women Win Historic Number of Seats in Turkish Parliament ..read more

Dan asks a question that everyone who has ever signed up for military service has likely asked: was it worth it? His answer is worth reading.  ..read more

The newest branch of the U.S. military marks its third year of service.  ..read more

The global arms trade is big business and the United States accounts for more than 40 percent of the world’s weapons exports. Aside from the profit motivation, selling arms abroad can be an effective foreign policy tool, allowing the United States to exert influence over conflict and security worldwide without having to put boots on the ground. But are the risks worth the reward? , Christa N. Almonte, William D. Hartung and Rachel Stohl ..read more

The United States Marine Corps marks 247 years of service.  ..read more

Since it went into effect seventy-five years ago, Japan’s constitution has prevented the country from engaging in combat. But China’s growing military power and North Korea’s increasing threats raised concerns about the strength of Japan’s defenses. Some Japanese politicians have called for a revised constitution so the country can effectively confront twenty-first century challenges. Already, Japan’s defense spending is steadily rising, and the Japanese military is now allowed to work with other militaries, including the United States’. Still, some Japanese people are wary of constitutional c ..read more