Defence

He’s calling up more troops to feed into the Ukraine meat-grinder, but nothing can save Putin from total economic disaster now – not even peace

After the 2001 terror attacks against the US, the west went to war against the Taliban and al-Qaeda. Now, in Afghanistan, both of them are back

An oligarch’s way out of war would give Russia and its dictator an easy ride, and may yet prove to be a con

The president will do everything he can to cheat the mid-terms. But the real trouble will start when Congress returns in January next year

Four American soldiers were killed in Trump’s fight against Iran – but then their names were removed from the “Epic Fury? casualty list

The president’s two key men are dealing with big foreign problems – the outcome could decide who gets Trump’s backing for a White House run

The Guardian columnist and left-wing rabble-rouser claimed dodgy defence equipment was leaving British soldiers with something called tittyness

This is Labour’s last chance to see off the threat of a 2029 Farage victory. There is one piece of advice that the next PM needs to hear

John Healey's resignation is a nightmare for the PM, and the man who wants to replace him

A Russian drone crashed into a residential area in a Romanian border town. What came next was even more worrying

Russia and China can identify, map and cut the undersea cables on which the modern world relies. The west is only just waking up to the threat

More than a million Russian soldiers have been killed or wounded in Putin’s war in Ukraine. But he cannot back off. Instead, he will switch tactics. Ukraine – and the west – must be ready

Successful countries need alliances, but not to be shackled to old obligations. They need to be open to partners, but to push hard in their own interests. They need, in other words, to be more like India

Despite Trump’s enthusiasm, the president has returned home with little more than a hint that if he avoids displeasing Xi, it could turn into something more substantial

As Trump has discovered with Iran and Putin in Ukraine, a new, cheap method of warfare has come along to make those ultra-high-tech, ultra-expensive, weapons redundant

Losing 5,000 US soldiers is bad for us - but arguably worse for America

It is time for Britain to rewrite the rules on war powers. Better to do it now than to wait until hostilities break out. By then it will all be too late – and what’s more, Farage might be in power

Viktor Orbán’s authoritarian rule is over, but Magyar once had a poster of him on his bedroom wall. When the celebrations are over and reality returns, what kind of government will Hungary have?

After Iran, and Venezuela, the US has destroyed its reputation and the world has learned a new lesson. That the US is no longer a country to be admired. It is now to be feared

The former Nato general secretary – attacking Britain’s defence capabilities in a big speech – might know who could help it procure some more

George Robertson meant well, and his comments on defence spending are worthy of attention. It’s what came next that’s the problem

Religious leaders are appalled by violent rhetoric over Iran and shocked by a gangsterish threat to the Pope’s authority

With Epic Fury’s epic fail, the president has given encouragement to aggressors everywhere

Feeling you are right and assuming the public agree is not enough. If you feel strongly, shout very loudly

The US president is hailing ‘total victory’, but this war has embarrassed and fractured his alliance

The contenders to run the country once bombing stops are divided and discredited - and civil war looks a distinct possibility

More than 1,300 dead, up to 3.2m Iranians displaced, shockwaves through the world economy - and the president is having the time of his life

The war is being overseen by senior US officials, including Pete Hegseth, with beliefs and attitudes towards non-believers that are almost medieval

Anti-democratic voices are gaining ground in British politics. Excessive tolerance of these people is the route to disaster – they must be confronted

The north of the country endured the war to oust Saddam, the insurgency, the war against Islamic State and now Trump’s war on Iran. No wonder people around here just want to talk about football

The Russian army is luring Kenyans to fight in Ukraine. Processed and sent to the front after minimal training, most of them are dying before their first pay cheque has even cleared

Reshaping our place in the post-Trump, post-Brexit, post-Iran world is about strength, not virtue