This is the war in Ukraine — seen from above, without filters. Drone footage reveals the raw reality of modern combat, where every movement is tracked and every mistake can be fatal. There is no cover ...

Two months into the war in Iran, President Donald Trump is confronting the complicated reality of a conflict that has proved costly, deeply unpopular and lacks a clear endgame.

You’re reading Fault Lines, Jay Caspian Kang’s weekly column on politics and the media. A few days into the war in Iran, I found myself in a long text exchange with a friend, taking note of which ...

With Iran’s leadership in transition, the risk of miscalculation may be growing In recent days, the word “escalation” has appeared in nearly every headline about the war with Iran. Every missile ...

“The new [U.S.] National Security Strategy does not list Russia as an enemy or a target. Nevertheless, the NATO Secretary General is preparing for war with us. How does that make sense?” Russian ...

This weekend, the sun shone and a warm breeze brought a sense of hope after a long winter. Birds chirped and neighbors emerged from hibernation, exchanging greetings after months indoors. Children ...

A state-imposed internet blackout has obscured the reality of life in Iran as the war rages on. Those fleeing through neighboring countries share a rare glimpse of what life is like in Iran. The ...

How much does any incoming president truly understand about the horrors and unpredictability of war, and of the intelligence gathering behind the scenes that (hopefully) precedes it? In the lifetime ...

Last weekend in Portland was beautiful. Unclouded sky, clear views of Mt. Hood and St. Helens, sunny but not uncomfortably so. Everyone seems to be out and about: at playgrounds and splash pads, ...