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.

BECOME A MEMBER
BECOME A MEMBER
Key Outcomes from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit
In Brief

Key Outcomes from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit

Rorry Daniels, Joseph Webster, Michael Kugelman, and Catherine Putz
Iran and the IAEA Resume Cooperation — Sort Of
The Warcast

Iran and the IAEA Resume Cooperation — Sort Of

Sep 12, 2025
After Alaska: Security Guarantees, Ukraine, and Europe’s Dilemma
The Russia Contingency with Michael Kofman

After Alaska: Security Guarantees, Ukraine, and Europe’s Dilemma

Sep 12, 2025
Russian Drones Breach Polish Airspace
The Warcast

Russian Drones Breach Polish Airspace

Sep 11, 2025

In Brief

In Brief

The Geopolitics of Drone Exports

September 5, 2025
Pinar Tank, Matthew P. Funaiole, Stacie Pettyjohn, and Nir Reuven
The Geopolitics of Drone Exports
In Brief

Many Europeans Support Increased National Defense Spending — But How Durable Is That Support?

August 26, 2025
Emma Salisbury, Niklas Ebert, Tara Varma, Sten Rynning, and Monika Sus
Many Europeans Support Increased National Defense Spending — But How Durable Is That Support?
In Brief

Emerging Terrorist Threats and Trends

August 19, 2025
Tricia Bacon, Nathaniel Powell, Aaron Y. Zelin, Amira Jadoon, and Bruce Hoffman
Emerging Terrorist Threats and Trends
In Brief

China’s Soft Power Tools and Whether They Work

August 14, 2025
Owen Daniels, Maria Repnikova, Jonathan Sullivan, Yun Sun, and Gary Rawnsley
China’s Soft Power Tools and Whether They Work
In Brief

A Tricky Balancing Act for Southeast Asia

August 5, 2025
Huong Le Thu, Jessica C. Liao, and Gregory Poling
A Tricky Balancing Act for Southeast Asia
In Brief

How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Will Shape Key Defense Priorities

July 22, 2025
Heather Williams, Katherine Kuzminski, Shaan Shaikh, Steven Wills, and Sam Wilson
How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Will Shape Key Defense Priorities
In Brief

The State of Russian Influence in the Middle East

July 15, 2025
Anna Borshchevskaya, Yevgeniya Gaber, Nicole Grajewski, Giorgio Cafiero, and Daniel Rakov
The State of Russian Influence in the Middle East
In Brief

South Korea’s New Government and Defense Policy Is Taking Shape

July 9, 2025
Jenny Town, S. Paul Choi, Jung Jae Kwon, and Jaehan Park
South Korea’s New Government and Defense Policy Is Taking Shape
In Brief

In a Changing Middle East, What Role Do Iran’s Partners Play?

June 24, 2025
Maria Fantappie, Gregory Johnsen, Laila Ballout, and Erik Skare
In a Changing Middle East, What Role Do Iran’s Partners Play?
In Brief

Steps Toward Golden Dome

June 17, 2025
Kari A. Bingen, Stephanie Stapleton, Michael O’Hanlon, and Shaan Shaikh
Steps Toward Golden Dome
In Brief

Russian and Ukrainian Advantages in Drone Warfare

June 10, 2025
Dominika Kunertova, Stacie Pettyjohn, Erik Lin-Greenberg, and Caitlin Lee
Russian and Ukrainian Advantages in Drone Warfare
In Brief

The Future of Africa Command

June 3, 2025
Michael Rubin, Maureen Farrell, Jennifer Kavanagh, and Benjamin Friedman
The Future of Africa Command