Unwise Ambition, Unsteady Peace, and New Priorities

Will the Trump administration focus on Latin America? What happened to Iran and the Houthis? Will the Gaza ceasefire hold? Why are American ambitions in Greenland and Panama misplaced?

War on the Rocks contributors tackled these questions, among many others, this week. Read below.

Articles

From proxy power to proxy failure: how Iran's overreach and mismanagement are unraveling its regional influence.

Keeping you informed on America’s greatest challengers.

Will Trump’s unpredictability keep the peace or risk catastrophe?

The U.S. can’t handle threats in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia alone. Europe needs to step up.

The Chagos Islands saga is more than a legal debate — it’s a test of Britain’s strategic foresight and resilience.

How will Europe navigate its security priorities with Trump back in the White House?

Trump's Panama Canal vision pits geopolitical arrogance against practical solutions.

The who, what, where, when, and why of cyber operations matters. Are experts paying attention?

Podcasts

America’s coasts are undefended from an aerial threat, yet the solutions are surprisingly straightforward.

Is this Gaza ceasefire a step toward stability or just a temporary fix?

The approach toward Latin America may emerge as a rallying point for the new administration.

There is a lot to unpack in the wake of the Trump administration’s designation of the cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.?

The Army has reversed years of recruiting declines. How did it do it?

Mentorship isn’t just guidance — it’s a game-changer. Discover how it transforms Navy careers.

Amid the spotlight on Gaza ceasefire negotiations, what’s going on with the Houthis?

Washington’s ambitions in Greenland are misguided — and not necessarily for the reasons you’d expect.