Kevin Baron
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Defense One provides news, analysis, and ideas about the future of national security to defense and industry leaders, innovative decision-makers, and informed citizens. → Read More
Today's D Brief: Russia annexes Wagner; 'Miles' of obstacles in SE Ukraine; Stinger vets needed; F-35 deliveries on hold; And a bit more.
Russia’s military is reportedly taking control of the mutinous Wagner mercenary organization, including the group’s overseas operations in Africa and Syria, according to the Wall Street Journal, reporting Wednesday. Russian authorities have also reportedly detained a top general, Sergey Surovikin, commander of the Aerospace Forces, over allegations he knew about but did not stop the Wagner “baby… → Read More
With War Next Door, Poland Wants More from NATO
Its ambassador to NATO says investment, weapons, and a real commitment to Ukrainian membership are some of Warsaw’s asks for the upcoming summit. → Read More
CQ Brown’s Confirmation Hearing Will Get Nasty
The right hated the “woke” Gen. Milley. Wait ’til they meet a general who has fought racism for years. → Read More
How Tucker Carlson Helped Turn Americans Against the Military
The partisan firebrand told viewers that uniformed leaders were out to weaken the armed forces and the country itself. → Read More
Defense One Radio, Ep. 122: Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley
Milley spoke with Defense One Executive Editor Kevin Baron on the Ukraine war, China, Taiwan, Mexico, and more. → Read More
‘Lower the Rhetoric’ on China, Says Milley
We’re not on the “brink of war” with China, and Taiwan is not so easy to conquer, says the top U.S. general. → Read More
Ukraine Victory Unlikely This Year, Milley Says
“I'm not saying it can't be done. I'm just saying it's a very difficult task,” says top U.S. general. → Read More
Milley: Don’t Send Uninvited US Troops to Mexico
The top U.S. general recommends military training and law enforcement to stem drug and migrant flows—not special operators and other forces. → Read More
20 Years Later, Terrorism Simmers from Iraq to Afghanistan, Officials Warn
Threats are rising once again, two decades after the American invasion that unleashed them all. → Read More
Who Else Would Trump and DeSantis Abandon?
If Europeans aren’t worth fighting for, why would anyone think DeSantis or Trump would fight for Taiwan—or even our oldest treaty allies? → Read More
State of Defense 2023
A year into a war on European soil, U.S. defense planners remain fixated on China. → Read More
Why War Pledges for Ukraine Fell Flat in Munich
Biden, Harris, and other world leaders pledged to help Ukraine fight for “as long as it takes.” So why does nobody believe them? → Read More
France Pushes Collective European Air Defense
Emmanuel Macron offers to host a conference to meet Russia’s post-INF threat. → Read More
China Just Exposed the GOP’s Real Target: Biden
Less than a month into the new Congress, hopes for the return of adults-in-the-room Republicans atop national-security committees have popped like a balloon. → Read More
World Leaders Expected to Push for Ukraine War Crimes Trials at Munich Security Conference
“How do we get them in front of courts?” says the German ambassador who leads the annual event. → Read More
How the New Republicans Could Reshape US National Security
From China to anti-extremism efforts, a GOP-led House will have its say. → Read More
When Macron and Biden Meet, Will it Be Love, Actually?
America needs to see eye-to-eye with its oldest ally. → Read More
I’m Thankful for American Troops – All of Them
The right-wing war on American LGBTQ+ troops and diversity in the military is getting worse. Maybe it’s time Pentagon leaders defend their own. → Read More
Is Russia’s Nuclear About-Face More or Less Credible Than Its Earlier Threats?
After months of saber-rattling, Putin and his government have been disavowing the use of tactical nukes in Ukraine. → Read More