![Drone Strikes](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Mann_Leverett-foreignpolicyforum_img.jpg)
The Future of AI Is War The Future of AI Is War
Once confined to the realm of science fiction, the concept of supercomputers killing humans has now become a distinct possibility in the very real world of the near future.
Jul 17, 2023 / Michael T. Klare
![China's Minister of National Defense Li Shangfu salutes the audience before delivering a speech during the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue summit in Singapore on June 4, 2023.](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/GettyImages-1258417354-1.jpg)
The US Versus China The US Versus China
Continued failures to resolve fundamental differences over Taiwan could lead to war.
Jun 14, 2023 / Michael T. Klare
![Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, in April 2019 in Beijing, China.](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/xi-putin-handshake-getty.jpg)
The Outcome of the War in Ukraine Depends on China and India The Outcome of the War in Ukraine Depends on China and India
Whether Americans like it or not, this country will have little choice but to begin planning for an emerging world order.
May 24, 2023 / Michael T. Klare
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Think the Pentagon Budget Is Too High Now? I’ve Got Bad News. Think the Pentagon Budget Is Too High Now? I’ve Got Bad News.
As today’s emerging technology gets converted into actual combat systems, future spending will only increase.
Apr 27, 2023 / Michael T. Klare
![Taiwan Air Force Brave Eagle advanced jet trainers fly during a demonstration over in Taitung County, Taiwan, on Wednesday, July 6, 2022.](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/taiwan-planes-jets-getty.jpg)
A US-China War Over Taiwan? A US-China War Over Taiwan?
There are few barriers to nuclear escalation.
Apr 26, 2023 / Michael T. Klare
![Are We Manufacturing a Taiwan Crisis Over Nothing?](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/taiwan-president-ap0-img.jpg)
Are We Manufacturing a Taiwan Crisis Over Nothing? Are We Manufacturing a Taiwan Crisis Over Nothing?
Concluding that an invasion is not likely under current circumstances is absolutely reasonable—but you wouldn’t know it in Washington.
Mar 17, 2023 / Michael T. Klare
![Nancy Pelosi and Tsai Ing-wen](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/pelosi-taiwan-getty.jpg)
Congress Girds for War With China Congress Girds for War With China
Pushing us to the brink.
Feb 21, 2023 / Michael T. Klare
![A view of Building 10 on the campus of Massachusetts Institute of Technology](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/mit-weapons-military-ai-getty.jpg)
The Pentagon’s Quest for Academic Intelligence: (AI) The Pentagon’s Quest for Academic Intelligence: (AI)
Remilitarizing the university.
Jan 30, 2023 / Michael T. Klare
![The Department of Defense Has Delivered Another Massive Intelligence Failure](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/australia-fire-climate-change-144K-gt-img.jpg)
The Department of Defense Has Delivered Another Massive Intelligence Failure The Department of Defense Has Delivered Another Massive Intelligence Failure
Chinese emissions represent at least as great a threat to US security as the multitude of weapons enumerated in the Pentagon’s 2022 report—so why was it not addressed?
Jan 25, 2023 / Michael T. Klare
![Chinese military march in front of missile](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/chinese-military-missiles-getty.jpg)
A Pentagon Report on China Fuels a Military Spending Frenzy in the US A Pentagon Report on China Fuels a Military Spending Frenzy in the US
How the media is misrepresenting what’s in the document.
Jan 12, 2023 / Michael T. Klare