Roger Zakheim

Trump's America First strategy matches public demand for stronger military against China, yet Americans favor more NATO support than suggested.

Trump's pre-summit moves with Taiwan statement, South Korea shipbuilding deal and carrier diplomacy sent clear deterrence signals to Xi before their meeting.

President Trump advances his 'peace-through-strength' strategy, addressing military vulnerabilities and budget challenges in the Middle East and Asia.

Defense Secretary Hegseth is putting the military budget right in his sights. He has reallocated some spending and allied with DOGE. He is preparing the US for warfighting.

The Iranian hostage crisis and President Ronald Reagan's election in 1980 could provide a preview for what could happen with the hostages being held by Hamas.

Americans travelers carry a passport that used to be the gold standard around the world. But the Biden-Harris administration has undermined that and failed to rescue US hostages.

It's hard not to see parallels between Presidents Joe Biden and Jimmy Carter. Both had a similar attitude to national defense and faced many similar adversaries. But Carter learned.

2 Hamas hostages released isn't enough! We need to bring them all back. With Israel distracted and diplomacy unlikely to work. US needs a military option to rescue hostages.

We know how to help Israel win, but the war will likely take months and many will denounce Israel. Will President Biden and Congress demonstrate the necessary resolve?

Speaker McCarthy, Taiwan can counter China if they learn from Reagan’s ‘six assurances.’ Those commitments serve as foundation of how to protect our ally.

Ukraine war shows us that old nuclear strategies won't keep Americans safe as rocket artillery, drones and savvy change battlefields. Biden must wake up.

The American people clearly recognize the threats our country faces but they are increasingly unsure and equivocal about whether or how the United States should lead in the world.