Opinion

The potential physical threat to the country is not increased due to a government shutdown, regardless of the cause.

"Russia and China's attempts to remake the international system pose "the central challenge to U.S. security"

Hezbollah sits astride a worldwide criminal syndicate that generates upwards of a billion dollars a year in income.

"For the past 16 years, a generational commitment has been carried by less than 1 percent of Americans."

"Anywhere you look across all the Syrian fault lines, Moscow has positioned itself as a key player."

Traumatic brain injury is the signature wound of today's conflicts, affecting more than 370K service members.

Two events in the last month have underscored the growing reach of Iranian influence in the Middle East.

Here are the most talked about stories this week on Military.com, along with a sampling of reader responses.

If an attempt at regime change is in the offing, only China and the U.S. would be the likely instigators.

Here are the five most talked about stories this week on Military.com, along with a sampling of reader responses.