When the world's at stake,
go beyond the headlines.

National security. For insiders. By insiders.

National security. For insiders. By insiders.

Join War on the Rocks and gain access to content trusted by policymakers, military leaders, and strategic thinkers worldwide.

The Latest

Why U.S. Strikes Against Drug Boats Matter

October 17, 2025
Geoffrey Corn
Why U.S. Strikes Against Drug Boats Matter

The Things that Bedevil U.S. Cyber Power

October 16, 2025
Jeffrey Edwards
The Things that Bedevil U.S. Cyber Power

The Ripple Effects of the Oct. 7 Attack on Israel

October 7, 2025
Janice Stein, Gabriel Mitchell, Jonathan Lincoln, Zaha Hassan, and Yael Mizrahi-Arnaud
The Ripple Effects of the Oct. 7 Attack on Israel

A Wargame to Take Taiwan, from China’s Perspective

October 7, 2025
Jeffrey Michaels and Michael John Williams
A Wargame to Take Taiwan, from China’s Perspective

The Importance of the Battle of Kasserine Pass

October 3, 2025
Robert F. Williams
The Importance of the Battle of Kasserine Pass
Warcast
Get the Briefing from Those Who've Been There
Subscribe for sharp analysis and grounded insights from warriors, diplomats, and scholars.