National Security

US Warns ‘Top Gun’ Pilots Over China

By Brian Bennett

U.S. Intel Chiefs Warn of Global Threats

By Vera Bergengruen

U.S. Not Ready for Nuclear Threat From Russia, China: Report

By Mathias Hammer

Pentagon To Bolster Security Measures After Discord Leak

By W.J. Hennigan
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Wagner's Revolt in Russia Stirred Fears of a Nuclear Crisis

It's the stuff of nightmares for an American president: the loss of a Russian nuclear warhead into the hands of a bad actor.

By W.J. Hennigan

Alleged Pentagon Leaker Posted Chilling Messages About 'Violence and Murder'

Prosecutors found arsenal of weapons and uncovered previous violent threats, according to a new filing.

By Vera Bergengruen

U.S and South Korea Ink Nuclear Accord Amid Rising Tensions

The focus on deterrence underscores how little the U.S. has achieved in its diplomatic struggle to curtail Pyongyang’s missile and nuclear programs

By W.J. Hennigan

Intel Unit Halts Mission After Discord Leak

Saga of the alleged 21-year-old leaker embroils Massachusetts Air National Guard unit

By W.J. Hennigan

The Arrest of Jack Teixeira Reveals New Security Challenges

The most damaging disclosure of U.S. government documents in a decade may have stemmed from the hubris of a junior enlisted member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard who allegedly shared them in an online chat group called Thug Shaker Central

By Vera Bergengruen and W.J. Hennigan

The Mysteries of the Big Intel Leak

The disclosure of more than 100 pages of classified U.S. intelligence documents, which could be the most damaging disclosure of U.S. government documents in a decade or more, has baffled officials

By Vera Bergengruen

4 Major Takeaways From the Leaked Pentagon Files

From intelligence on Ukraine's war plans to hacks of Canada’s energy infrastructure, here's what you need to know.

By Simmone Shah

What to Know About the Alleged Leaked Classified Military Documents

One of the largest leaks of alleged classified U.S. military documents in a decade has sparked an official investigation by the Department of Defense and could complicate American support for Ukraine shortly before a major offensive by Kyiv.

By Ben Westcott, Alex Millson and Low De Wei / Bloomberg

7 Democracies That Have Indicted Their Leaders

Trump's indictment is a first for the U.S.—but other democracies have routinely prosecuted leaders.

By Tara Law

Senate Backs Repeal of War Authorizations

The bill, which Biden supports, would dismantle the authorizations of military force passed for the 1991 Gulf War and the 2002 Iraq War.

By W.J. Hennigan

U.S. Skeptical of Putin's Pledge to Put Nukes in Belarus

Belarus gave away their nuclear weapons after the Cold War. Will Putin send them back?

By W.J. Hennigan

Pentagon: Record Defense Budget Necessary To Compete With China

Outright conflict between the world’s top two economies would dwarf the damage to the global economy wrought by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

By W.J. Hennigan

Inside the Fight to Protect the World’s Skies

Anti-drone technology is the need of the hour. This young firm in Singapore is leading the way.

By Charlie Campbell / Singapore

The Key Threats to America, According to U.S. Spymasters

China, nuclear escalation with Russia and white-supremacist violence were among those on the list at the annual worldwide threats hearing in Congress

By Vera Bergengruen

US Spies May Lose Sweeping Surveillance Power

Citing abuse, opponents on the right and left are threatening a program Biden officals say provides vital intelligence

By Vera Bergengruen

Republicans Scrutinize Ukraine Military Aid

As the war enters its second year, concerns in Congress mount over the weapons and funding the U.S. is pouring into Ukraine

By W.J. Hennigan
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