Since graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1986, the careers of Mike Pompeo, Ulrich Brechbuhl, Brian Bulatao, Mark Esper, David Urban and Mark Green have periodically intersected. Now they have converged in the Trump administration.
Iran has invested for decades in capabilities to better strike U.S. assets, critical energy infrastructure around the Persian Gulf and other key strategic targets in the region. But how long would they last in military confrontation with the United States?
Regardless of the specifics of Warsaw and Washington's potential new defense agreement, any increase in the U.S. military position in Poland -- no matter how small -- is bound to prompt Russia to build up its own position.
To retaliate for White House targeting of its technology sector, Beijing could limit exports of the elements crucial to U.S. tech production. But such a move would carry a steep price.
Recent votes show that the Continent's politics are more divided than ever. That's only going to make general elections more difficult to predict and impede the formation of new governments.
The risks to global growth don't yet add up to recession, but some danger spots lurk.
The 25 percent import tax levied by the United States against China will affect the whole country, but some sectors and provinces will be hit harder than others.
China and Mexico have struck back against U.S. tariffs, targeting products grown in some congressional districts currently held by Republicans.
Chinese tariffs, both enacted and potential, could derail U.S. producers' chances of establishing themselves in China's rapidly growing markets for beef, ethanol and apples.
With its latest vote, the North African country is pushing further into the uncharted territory of a decentralized, democratic government.
As local and federal authorities continue to investigate the recent bombings in Austin, Texas, learn how parcel bombs and other explosive devices work, so you can protect yourself.
These ultra-fast missiles fly low and follow unpredictable trajectories, making them extremely difficult to spot and intercept. As nations amp up efforts to develop the technology needed to create these weapons, we may find ourselves on the brink of a new arms race.
