The Marine Corps celebrates its 250th birthday across the globe. This article highlights four prominent guest speakers at ...

The legendary Marine general offers advice — along with a critique of some of Obama's moves — for what the US should do next against ISIS.

U.S. Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis speaks during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 2018. The day is observed every year on the third ...

Sheria Mattis humorously explains how Christmas gifts are all about power. A Massive New Study Says This Is What Happens to ...

President-elect Donald Trump will nominate retired Marine Gen. James Mattis, who led operations across the Middle East, to be secretary of defense. Mattis, 66, served in the U.S. Marine Corps for more ...

“Our strength as a nation is inextricably linked to the strength of our unique and comprehensive system of alliances … We cannot protect our interests effectively without maintaining strong alliances ...

A good leader does a calculation with every decision. They take the “science” of available information and combine it with the “art” of instinct. Many famous leaders have spoken of the value of ‘ ...

President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he will nominate retired Gen. James Mattis to be his defense secretary, making the announcement at a post-election victory rally in Cincinnati. Mattis, 66, ...

The Senate Armed Services Committee has overwhelmingly approved President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary. The Republican-led panel voted 26-1 Wednesday to recommend that the full ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American James N. Mattis is the four-star Marine ...

President Donald Trump departs after speaking during the 80th session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City on Sept. 23, 2025. Credit - Chip Somodevilla—Getty Images “Our strength as a nation ...