National Security and Defense

Two F-35B combat aircraft from the United States Marine Corp depart after re-fueling from an RAF Voyager aircraft over the North Sea on October 08, 2020 in flight, above Scotland.
President Donald Trump delivers a speech about the economy at Rockland Community College Fieldhouse in Suffern, New York, on May 22, 2026. (Getty Images) Share to Twitter
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President Donald Trump delivers a speech about the economy at Rockland Community College Fieldhouse in Suffern, New York, on May 22, 2026. (Getty Images)
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michael_doran
Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East
Michael Doran
7 Min Read
President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, on May 25, 2026. (Getty Images) Share to Twitter
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President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attend a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, on May 25, 2026. (Getty Images)
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walter_russell_mead
Ravenel B. Curry III Distinguished Fellow in Strategy and Statesmanship
Walter Russell Mead
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