The War and Security Order
How wars, alliances and cyber conflict are reshaping security.
On Wednesday, Iran says it closed the Strait of Hormuz after a U.S. military blockade, threatening global energy markets and commercial ships.
Context Why it mattersThe narrow waterway links Gulf exporters to world markets, so a closure can disrupt energy supplies far beyond the region.
Next What to watchShipping lanes remain closed while the blockade and strikes threaten energy deliveries and raise risks for crews crossing the Gulf.
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NATO Burden Sharing, Explained
NATO's burden-sharing map starts when allies convert a common defense plan into national money, bases, forces and readiness capacity
Jun 19 · Guide
Missile Defense, Explained
MDA's layered defense turns missile warnings into a security clock: sensors build a radar map for the incoming threat
Jun 9 · Guide
How Ceasefires Are Monitored
Ceasefire rules require written consent, monitors, and security guarantees before a UN operator verifies violations
Jun 6 · Guide
How Ukraine Aid Bills Move Through Congress
A Ukraine aid bill turns a security promise into a document that sets money, authority, delivery paths and oversight
Jun 5 · Guide
How Cyberattacks Become National Security
An intrusion turns into national-security work when critical infrastructure, public disruption, or exploited vulnerabilities create broader risk
Jun 4 · Guide
Defense Production, explained
A contract ledger marks rated orders, telling suppliers which national-defense jobs must move first through the queue
Jun 3 · Guide
What NATO Does
NATO turns U.S. and allied government security promises into alliance pressure when one member country is threatened
Jun 1 · Guide