» No U.S. Decision on Joining War Yet, Though It Could Come in Days, Israeli Officials Say
21/06/25 17:50 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
Israel on Saturday struck sites in southwestern Iran that would most likely be on any potential flight path used by U.S. warplanes on the way to attack a key Iranian nuclear facility.

» Who’s the Mad King Now?
21/06/25 16:39 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
George III learned the hard way not to unleash troops on his people.

» Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (June 15-20, 2025)
21/06/25 07:00 from Just Security
Israel / Iran • Political violence • U.S. military deployment • Trump executive actions • Public health • European security • Corruption • United Nations / Counterterrorism • Series: Gender & protests in Iran The post Digest of Rece...

» SPECIAL OPERATIONS: Russian Hybrid Threats
21/06/25 00:19 from StrategyPage.com

» INFORMATION WARFARE: Russian Time of Heroes Program
21/06/25 00:17 from StrategyPage.com

» As CCAs make international debut, companies pitch European co-production
20/06/25 17:40 from Defense One - All Content
General Atomics said their robot wingman offering will be “far less than $20 million” a pop.

» Trump’s Rebuke of Gabbard Signals an Uneasy Moment
20/06/25 16:49 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
The president’s relationship with his director of national intelligence has become more tense as he considers striking Iran.

» Appeals Court Lets Trump Keep Control of California National Guard in L.A.
20/06/25 15:01 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
A panel rejected a lower court’s finding that it was most likely illegal for President Trump to use state troops to protect immigration agents from protests.

» Defense One Radio, Ep. 184: Former Ukrainian defense chief Oleksii Reznikov
20/06/25 14:48 from Defense One - All Content
Kyiv's former defense minister discusses the prospects for a ceasefire, the evolving nature of drone warfare, China’s role in global supply chains, and a lot more.

» What Happens if Trump Decides to Strike Iran or Assassinate Its Leader?
20/06/25 13:55 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
If the United States bombs an underground uranium enrichment facility in Iran or kills the country’s supreme leader, it could kick off a more dangerous and unpredictable phase in the war.

» FORCES:
20/06/25 13:25 from StrategyPage.com

» Estos son los posibles escenarios si Estados Unidos ataca a Irán
20/06/25 11:39 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
Si EE. UU. ataca Irán o asesina a su líder supremo, podría dar comienzo una fase más peligrosa e impredecible de la guerra.

» As U.S. Considers Using Bunker-Buster Bombs, Here’s What It Takes to Hit Iran’s Deepest Nuclear Site
20/06/25 11:29 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
President Trump says he’s considering attacking Iran’s underground nuclear site. Here’s what that might look like.

» The D Brief: Israel, Iran trade strikes; Golden Dome, questioned; F-35 engine delay; Russian recession?; And a bit more.
20/06/25 11:27 from Defense One - All Content

» Posse Comitatus Act Meets the President’s “Protective Powers”: What’s Next in Newsom v. Trump
20/06/25 11:00 from Just Security
"Congress has been far more clear than is widely believed about what its view is..." The post Posse Comitatus Act Meets the President’s “Protective Powers”: What’s Next in <i>Newsom v. Trump</i> appeared first on Just S...

» Dismantling CDC’s Global Work is Dismantling Our First Line of Biodefense
20/06/25 09:04 from Just Security
As the Trump administration plans to weaken the CDC, Americans and the world will become more vulnerable to biological threats. The post Dismantling CDC’s Global Work is Dismantling Our First Line of Biodefense appeared first on Just Sec...

» Time for Rightsizing: Change is Coming to the UN Counterterrorism System
20/06/25 08:50 from Just Security
The UN80 reform process, done well, offers a chance to streamline sprawling -- and too often harmful -- structures to focus on the U.N.’s core purpose. The post Time for Rightsizing: Change is Coming to the UN Counterterrorism System app...

» Schumer and Jeffries Need to Step Up and Challenge Trump on War Powers
20/06/25 05:02 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
Failing to aggressively defend Congress’s role in authorizing war would be a serious blunder for Democrats.

» A U.S. Attack on Iran Would Show the Limits of China’s Power
20/06/25 03:27 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
China, which depends on Iran for oil and to counter American influence, has a lot to lose from a wider war. But there’s not much it can do about it.

» Collection: Just Security’s Coverage of Trump Administration Executive Actions
20/06/25 00:05 from Just Security
Coverage of key developments, including in concise “What Just Happened” expert explainers, legal and policy analysis, and more. Check back frequently for updates. The post Collection: Just Security’s Coverage of Trump Administration Exec...

» In Crisis With Iran, U.S. Military Officials Focus on Strait of Hormuz
19/06/25 13:28 from United States Defense and Military Forces
Pentagon officials are trying to prepare for all of the ways Iran could retaliate, as President Trump hints at what he might do.

» Trying to Satisfy Trump, NATO Is Running Into Difficulties
19/06/25 05:02 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
A plan to increase military spending at the level President Trump wants is becoming clearer, as are its shortcomings.

» Can A.I. Quicken the Pace of Math Discoveries?
19/06/25 05:02 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
Breakthroughs in pure mathematics can take decades. A new Defense Department initiative aims to speed things up using artificial intelligence.

» Collection: Israel-Iran Conflict
19/06/25 01:06 from Just Security
Experts analyze critical dimensions of Israel’s strikes relevant responses, covering nuclear diplomacy; strategic, security, and regional implications; and international law. The post Collection: Israel-Iran Conflict appeared first on Ju...

» Trump, Iran and the Specter of Iraq: ‘We Bought All the Happy Talk’
18/06/25 21:22 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
President Trump is pondering swift military action in Iran. There were similar expectations that the war in Iraq would be quick and triumphant.

» U.S. Strike on Iran Would Bring Risks at Every Turn
18/06/25 18:27 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
The largest perils may lie in the aftermath, many experts say, just as they did in Afghanistan and Iraq.

» Iran Crisis Overshadowed as Senators Squabble at Hearing
18/06/25 18:14 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
A hearing featuring Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth exposed a major divide over the dangers of using U.S. troops domestically.

» Open-Source Information Provides Powerful Evidence of Gender Crimes in Iran and Beyond
18/06/25 08:19 from Just Security
Digital open source data can be ethically deployed to strengthen investigations and prosecutions on gender crimes in Iran and elsewhere. The post Open-Source Information Provides Powerful Evidence of Gender Crimes in Iran and Beyond appe...

» Just Security’s Russia–Ukraine War Archive
18/06/25 08:15 from Just Security
A catalog of over 100 articles (many with Ukrainian translations) on the Russia Ukraine War -- law, diplomacy, policy options, and more. The post Just Security’s Russia–Ukraine War Archive appeared first on Just Security .

» Early Edition: June 18, 2025
18/06/25 08:04 from Just Security
Just Security will be on a reduced schedule on Thursday, June 19, 2025, for the Juneteenth holiday. We will not be publishing daily newsletters or articles except in the case of breaking developments. Readers may be interested in catchin...

» SUBMARINES: Chinese Type 094 SSBN
13/06/25 11:09 from StrategyPage.com

» Europe/Russia : Chechen separatism, the anti-Putin trump card
11/06/25 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
Ever since the start of the war in Ukraine, opponents of Russian President Vladimir Putin's regime and that of his Chechen counterpart Ramzan Kadyrov have been busy organising themselves from exile in Europe, preparing for the independen...