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Operation Epic Fury demonstrated that the U.S. military retains extraordinary operational capabilities relative to its global counterparts. But those successes came at a cost. The U.S. burned through scarce, high-demand munitions faster than they can be replenished, leaving the force less prepared for higher-priority threats in other theaters.
The war in the Middle East and closure of the Strait of Hormuz costs American families. In a global energy market, disruptions overseas quickly hit home through higher prices at the gas pump, on the electric bill, and at the grocery store.
A century-old law that ships the world — but can’t ship America.
The Jones Act raises costs, limits shipping options, and prevents American products from reaching American consumers.
Lincoln warned that sacrifice must serve a necessary cause, requiring discipline in foreign policy and restraint in the use of force.
Spending more on defense is not enough. True autonomy requires shifting operational control from Washington to Europe. NATO’s latest leadership shuffle could lay the groundwork for a meaningful rebalancing of responsibility across the alliance-but only if policymakers follow through.
On December 4, 2025, the Trump administration released its much-anticipated National Security Strategy. This Congressionally-mandated document is the authoritative statement of how an administration wants the policy community and foreign governments to understand its intentions. This most recent edition, however, represented a stark departure from previous strategies, drawing a polarized reception across media outlets, think tanks, and the foreign policy community. It is not difficult to see why.
On October 29, the United States announced that it would reduce its military presence in Romania by roughly 800 troops. This modest adjustment drew backlash from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, contending that it sends the wrong signal and appeases Russian President Vladimir Putin.
