After a period of relative quiet, the Islamic State has been trying to increase its external attacks, according to U.S. counterterrorism officials.
Author: JULIAN E. BARNES and ERIC SCHMITT
Tanks Alone Won’t Turn the Tide of the War in Ukraine
The United States will have to step up its training program to ensure the Ukrainian military can use all the Western-provided equipment effectively.
Russia’s Shortfalls Create an Opportunity for Ukraine, Western Officials Say
Severe equipment and manpower problems could slow President Vladimir V. Putin’s mission as the war enters its sixth month.
How the C.I.A. Tracked Ayman al-Zawahri, the Leader of Al Qaeda
The U.S. search for Ayman al-Zawahri had spanned decades. His presence on a balcony at a safe house in Kabul presented an opportunity to strike.
Counting Russian troops is an imprecise science.
American officials said a new troop estimate includes some forces that were not previously counted — most notably Russian forces in Crimea, as well as separatist forces in the Donbas region.
Counting Russian troops is an imprecise science.
American officials said a new troop estimate includes some forces that were not previously counted — most notably Russian forces in Crimea, as well as separatist forces in the Donbas region.
Will Afghanistan Become a Terrorism Safe Haven Once Again?
Not likely, at least in the short term, intelligence officials assess. But stopping terrorism groups over the long term could be more difficult.
Iran Is Secretly Moving Missiles Into Iraq, U.S. Officials Say
The buildup of a hidden arsenal of short-range missiles is the latest sign that American efforts to deter Iran have largely failed.
Pentagon Builds Deterrent Force Against Possible Iranian Attack
The Defense Department is deploying an antimissile battery, a limited step taken in part because an intelligence analysis concluded that Iran is trying to provoke the United States into overreacting.