As the war rages on in Ukraine, the United States is doing more than supporting an ally. It’s learning lessons — with an eye toward a possible future clash with China.

The withdrawal from Ukraine will share the same feeling of regret - that sense that America overcommitted to a war it had no business winning - as the conclusion of the US combat role in south-east Asia, writes Professor Joseph M. Siracusa.

After 15,293 overdoses and 332 deaths over five years, the military’s top brass is ready to admit there’s a problem.

Military retirees are especially vulnerable to mental health problems and are more likely to reside in rural areas, placing them especially at risk of lacking access to care.