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OPINION -- After weeks of fierce fighting, with no clear end in sight, it appears Russia's aggression aims to conquer the Ukrainian State.

The Cipher Brief taps a range of experts on the outstanding issues over a new nuclear deal for Iran and what a new deal could look like

The new realpolitik will include pressure for much higher defense spending and debates over the struggle between democratic and authoritarian regimes.

U.S. national security leaders, a retired CIA senior official says, should expect the unexpected, a shock on the order of Japan’s sneak attack on Pearl Harbor.

U.S. national security leaders, a retired CIA senior official says, should expect the unexpected, a shock on the order of Japan’s sneak attack on Pearl Harbor.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's regional bullying and authoritarian grip on power have long triggered international concern, but the invasion of Ukraine has ratcheted fears and speculation to new heights around the questions of what Mr. Putin actually wants and how much he is willing to risk to achieve it.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's regional bullying and authoritarian grip on power have long triggered international concern, but the invasion of Ukraine has ratcheted fears and speculation to new heights around the questions of what Mr. Putin actually wants and how much he is willing to risk to achieve it.

Cipher Brief Senior Book Editor Bill Harlow reviews the new book, Red Carpet: Hollywood, China, and the Global Battle for Cultural Supremacy

Former Senior Member of the British Foreign Office Tim Willasey-Wilsey lays out Putin's options in Ukraine

Contributing Senior National Security Columnist Walter Pincus examines recent sanctions and uncovers a new path to cyber conflict with Russia