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Can defense keep Ukraine from losing? I answered your questions.

David’s live chat with readers started at 12 p.m. ET on Monday. Read the transcript.

FBI director warns terrorism’s ‘unknown unknowns’ are still with us

Domestic turmoil is more prominent in this moment, but Washington officials say they are watching threats such as ISIS-K

The FBI director’s concerns over terrorism are at ‘a whole other level’

Domestic turmoil is more prominent in this moment, but Washington officials say they are watching threats such as ISIS-K

Is the sun slowly setting on U.S. power? That depends on us.

A Rand study foresees a diminished future — unless we can find a way to work together.

How Ukraine can make best use of the U.S. aid package

The infusion of arms won’t end the war. But it averts the worst possible outcomes.

The unspoken story of why Israel didn’t clobber Iran

One rule for containing a crisis is to keep your mouth shut. But I’ll tell you what appears to have happened between Israel and Iran.

This defiant Ukrainian general has no smile — and surprising remarks on Trump

Spy chief Kyrylo Budanov is the “man without a smile” and the driver of efforts take the fight to Russia.

A quandary in Israel: How to retaliate — but not escalate?

U.S. officials will probably be disappointed in the path Israel takes after Iran’s missile attack.

A stunning victory with the shield creates an opening for Israel

“A good defense is the best offense” applies to modern warfare, too.

A stunning victory with the shield creates an opening for Israel

“A good defense is the best offense” applies to modern warfare, too