Posts by James Joyner
About James Joyner
James Joyner is a Professor of Security Studies. He's a former Army officer and Desert Storm veteran. Views expressed here are his own. Follow James on Twitter @DrJJoyner.
Is The Resistance Futile?
The second round of No Kings rallies will take place today. Will they matter?
The War on Venezuela is Escalating
The SOUTHCOM commander has resigned and the Senate is debating, but it won’t matter.
Trump Takes Victory Lap as Israeli Hostages Freed
All 20 living hostages have been released and the bodies of others are slowly being returned.
Trump Peace Plan to Be Implemented as Negotiations Continue
A pause in fighting, release of hostages, and then . . . ?
SCOTUS’s Last Chance to Save the Constitution
The term which kicked off this week wil decide whether we effectively have a king.
Judge Issues Second Order Against Sending Guard to Portland
She was not amused by the administration’s workaround.
Judge Blocks Mobilizing Guard Against Portland Protestors
The decision “was not conceived in good faith.”
Hamas Agrees To Release Hostages But Wants Further Negotiations
A No masquerading as a Yes to Trump’s peace deal.
Trump’s Message to Generals and Admirals
A long and unusual speech has implications for civil-military relations.
Hegseth Calls Mystery Meeting of Top Brass
Every general and admiral in a command billet has been called for a last-minute gathering about some unspecified topic.
Department of Government Inefficiency?
It turns out that goverment workers served a useful purpose after all.
Pentagon Hunting Down Employees Who Celebrated Charlie Kirk’s Death
A little bit more than the law would allow.
Charlie Kirk’s Murder
A shocking, but not surprising, event. I fear it’s a harbinger rather than an outlier.
