The Bismarck and Tirpitz were Germany’s most feared battleships during WWII, challenging Allied control of the Atlantic. This ...

In this episode of the Pacific War week-by-week series, we cover the Battle of the Bismarck Sea, a pivotal 1943 clash that marked the end of Japan’s offensive momentum in New Guinea. After narrowly ...

European NATO members have projected naval power into the Indo-Pacific through aircraft carrier deployments in recent years, ...

The British and Australian militaries have challenged China's claims over the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea with a "freedom of navigation" operation.

Greetings from Odesa, Ukraine, where a Black Sea beach offers respite from war By Joanna Kakissis Published June 25, 2025 at 10:35 AM EDT ...

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares snapshots of moments from their lives and work around the world.

President Donald Trump has arrived for the G7, or Group of Seven, summit in Canada, a country he's suggested should be annexed, as he wages a trade war with America’s longstanding allies.

NATO allies ‘not prepared’ for war, top UK defense adviser warns Grace Cassy, an adviser to the British government’s defense review, tells POLITICO the U.K. has a “way to go” on taking up cutting-edge ...

Fearing the repercussions of a total regime collapse in Iran, Gulf Arab states have intensified their outreach to the Trump administration and Tehran over the past week.

We at War on the Rocks have curated this list of articles and podcasts to help you gain a deeper understanding of the history, drivers, background, and ...

Israel also attacked Iran’s defense ministry’s headquarters, while Iran fired missiles at Israel, in the most direct and prolonged attacks between the rivals ever.

AS the war in Europe reaches its climax the position of Switzerland becomes more precarious. The territory of each of the other neutrals -- Spain, Eire, Turkey and Sweden -- has a seacoast. Each of ...