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Brookings Institution’s Michael O’Hanlon discusses the latest in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Fiscal policy and defense strategy researchers discussed spending at an event hosted by the Brookings Institution. Topics included military spending by the U.S. and allies, cost of military …

Michael O’Hanlon talked about the Israeli-Hamas conflict and geo-strategic fallout.

Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville discussed readiness and modernization efforts during a conversation hosted by the Brookings Institution. Topics included the Russia-Ukraine war, cap…

Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), a member of the House Intelligence Committee, discussed national security priorities at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. Topics included leaked c…

Michael O’Hanlon from the Brookings Institution talked about key worldwide threats against the United States.

House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) talked about defense policy. He described international threats that he labeled as “CRINGE,” an acronym for China, Russia, Ira…

Brookings Institution fellows discussed the 2022 National Defense Strategy, which was released by the Defense Department in October. The panel also discussed how the U.S. may approach its st…

Defense Undersecretary for Policy Colin Kahl discussed the 2022 National Defense Strategy. He affirmed that China is a “pacing challenge,” since it is the only nation with the intention and …

A group of policy analysts spoke about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the global security implications. They spoke during a Brookings Institution event focused on the Russia-Ukraine war. T…

During the first panel of a Brookings Institution event focused on the Russia-Ukraine war, panelists discussed at length current status of the war. The war began in February 2022 when Russia…

Retired military officials and other panelists discussed the role of veterans in promoting democracy during a Brookings Institution event. They talked about the extent to which veterans shou…

Former Marine fighter pilot Lieutenant Colonel Amy McGrath (Ret.) and foreign policy and defense expert Michael O’Hanlon discussed how the U.S. Marine Corps is modernizing itself in order to…

The Finnish and Swedish ambassadors to the United States spoke with the Brookings Institution about their bids to become members of NATO. Since news of their applications, Turkey announced i…

Michael O’Hanlon from the Brookings Institution talked about the developing crisis in Ukraine as Russia continued its buildup of troops surrounding Ukraine on three sides. He also discussed …

Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chair General John Hyten discussed security challenges facing the U.S. military during a virtual event hosted by the Brookings Institution. General Hyten spoke abo…

Brookings Institution senior fellow Michael O’Hanlon outlined his vision for the future of American national security policy. This virtual event was hosted by the Brookings Institution in Wa…

Michael O’Hanlon talked about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan amid recent Taliban gains.

Admiral Charles Richard, the head of U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM), discussed strategic deterrence and nuclear modernization at a virtual event hosted by the Brookings Institution. At th…

House Armed Services Committee Chair Adam Smith (D-WA) discussed national security strategy at a virtual event hosted by the Brookings Institution. He talked about several issues, including …