Analysis: A comparison of global militaries argues that Germany, Japan, China and Turkey face challenges in recruitment, readiness and doctrine, while Israel remains an operational outlier

Opinion: Iran fires on Indian ships in Hormuz, signaling tighter control over the strategic waterway despite ongoing US talks and raising concerns that Tehran is using maritime access as leverage in high-stakes negotiations

Opinion: Iran’s ceasefire proposal said one thing in Farsi and another in English, building in the perfect ambiguity for later: when it falls apart, each side can point to its own version and deny blame

Opinion: From halted defense ties to surging antisemitism, Europe is no longer a reliable partner; Israel should pivot toward Asia, Africa and new alliances instead of seeking approval from increasingly critical European governments