State Beacon Columns

The Defense Never Rests

Why joint military exercises matter more than ever

The Perils of Pausing AI

A nonproliferation treaty didn’t stop the spread of nukes. It won’t rein in AI either.

'The Odyssey' and the Clash of Civilizations

China’s Gambit in the Gulf

To Win the Peace, We Must Fund the War

How Trump Can Avoid the Vietnam Trap

Leaving NATO Stronger As Putin Eyes an Attack

Europe Discovers the Land of Plenty

Did Iran Just Get the Better of Us?

What to make of the MOU

Why Peace in Armenia Matters—And Why Trump Deserves Some Credit