National Interest

Germany’s new chancellor is reshaping Europe’s geopolitical landscape, pushing China away, boosting NATO, and strengthening the US alliance. ow.ly/inJB30sOhjG

If realized, the Golden Dome would provide a comprehensive protective shield against ballistic, hypersonic, and advanced cruise missiles.  ow.ly/PpEZ30sOhjP

As UN plastics treaty talks approach, the United States should champion innovation to support affordability, sustainability, and economic growth, writes Nick Loris. ow.ly/WX6i30sOhjO

Aircraft carriers, aircraft, and ground troops are all expected to participate in Talisman Sabre 2025, which will continue until early August. ow.ly/9ixZ30sOhjL

The Israel-Iran conflict has shown that Central Asia’s bid for strategic autonomy is deeply fragile. ow.ly/ygFQ30sOhjK

For the first time in three decades, America today enjoys unrivaled hegemony over the Middle East. ow.ly/Sy8H30sOhjJ

The F-35 Lightning II is widely considered to be the dominant jet of its kind in service today. ow.ly/CPGa30sOhjF

Without a deal on its nuclear program with the United States, Iran is likely to rush toward weaponization, writes Alexander Langlois. ow.ly/8spw30sOhjE

The Cold War prompted many bizarre plans—one British idea involved using live chickens to maintain nuclear landmines. ow.ly/3sHr30sOhjC

President Trump’s recent policy moves may slow coal’s long decline, but they almost certainly will not result in any net growth of US coal production, writes Greg Priddy. ow.ly/Yk6r30sOhjB

Despite Canada’s global image of progressivism, its Indigenous communities remain in crisis. ow.ly/cJ2c30sOhjA

President Trump has compiled a clear and consistent record of supporting the liberation of American hostages everywhere, writes Brandon Weichert. ow.ly/eisF30sOhjz

The US space program won’t go anywhere without centralized leadership and a coordinating vision. ow.ly/jTBS30sOhjy

From trade to infrastructure to security, Moscow and Kabul have more than a few interests in common. ow.ly/BvAF30sOhjx

The “Caspian Sea Monster” ultimately proved too difficult to make practical for the Soviet Navy. ow.ly/gHi730sOhjw

American energy dominance depends on unleashing innovation, reforming permitting, and empowering US companies to compete globally, writes Luke Bolar. ow.ly/i9xy30sOhjv

Nikola Tesla was a Balkan visionary whose influence continues to shape the very world in which we live in myriad ways. ow.ly/b3BY30sOhju

Uzbekistan is betting that cooperation with the Taliban on connectivity and infrastructure projects will pay off. ow.ly/IT5030sOhjt

Russia’s decision to scrap the Admiral Kuznetsov is a good strategic move—but an implicit acknowledgement that the carrier has been a disaster for its navy. ow.ly/JLm930sOf9b

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