Over the past fifty years, the United States has increasingly focused on missile defense to deter threats against its strategic interests and those of its partners. Unfortunately, the acquisition and planning emphasis on defensive systems has resulted in a loss of attention to offensive capabilities.

Following an extended period in which Norway could focus its military efforts in the Middle East and Asia, Oslo is now having to face threats closer to home. NATO also has a major role in the defence of Norway and the surrounding region, but serious questions remain over the progress it has made in meeting the challenges on its northern flank.

Macedonia has been in political limbo for the past two years. The current protests can, at best, achieve a political compromise – the party in power may change, but the abuses for which punishment was called by the population will be forgotten, and Macedonia will move forward as if they never happened.

As Islamic State loses ground on the battlefield, the group is still capable to lash out abroad.

Obituary: Michael Novak

For decades, Washington has made Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons program the focus of its attention. But broadening the focus of sanctions to include humanitarian abuses is appropriate given the horrendous conditions in North Korea.

House of Commons Defence Sub Committee publishes HSC evidence on Arctic affairs.

Islamic extremism is on the rise across south and southeast Asia. There is trouble in paradise.

The Western Balkans have been receiving their fair share of attention from the international media lately. However, such alarmist talk often forgets that this is a region that is still recovering from recent bloodshed – and one that has more to lose than gain from its return.