Lara Seligman is a National Security Reporter at various prominent outlets including RealClearDefense and POLITICO. She specializes in themes such as regional interest and world news, focusing on security and law enforcement, international affairs, and military topics, particularly in relation to Asia and drone technology. Lara's insights and analysis have been featured in multiple publications, including The Wall Street Journal and Yahoo News.
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Lara Seligman's articles primarily focus on government and politics with an emphasis on international relations and world affairs. She often covers breaking news, evolving stories, and government announcements related to the US politics, military, and international relations.
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By: Alexander Ward, Josh Dawsey, Lara Seligman, Meridith McGraw
WASHINGTON—President Trump has ordered new investigations into the disclosures of the Pentagon's munitions stockpile, administration officials said, an escalation of his effort to battle damaging revelations about the Iran war.
By: Lara Seligman, Josh Dawsey, Alexander Ward, Meridith Mcgraw
Move followed weeks of headlines describing depleted munitions levels.
By: Lara Seligman, Yoko Kubota
WASHINGTON—Russian President Vladimir Putin could try to test NATO's resolve with a limited assault on an allied country in the next few years, according
By: Lara Seligman, Shelby Holliday
American intelligence had already suggested Putin could test NATO’s resolve with a limited incursion in the coming years.
An explosive-laden drone discovered at an airport in Germany this week likely belongs to the Russian government, according to U.S. officials familiar with intelligence reports about the incident.
Read this exciting story from The Wall Street Journal August 08, 2026 issue. An explosive-laden drone discovered at an airport in Germany this past week likely belongs to the Russian government, according to U.S. officials familiar with intelligence reports about the incident.
By: Alistair MacDonald, Daniel Michaels, Lara Seligman
U.S. Army troops faced off against Ukrainian drone operators at a military exercise in Germany earlier this year. It didn't go well for the Americans.
By: Daniel Michaels, Lara Seligman, Alistair Macdonald
Battlefield drill shows Pentagon hasn’t fully absorbed lessons of Russia’s war
By: Lara Seligman, Michael R. Gordon
WASHINGTON—The Army took a major step to prepare for wars of the future in January when it established a new battalion in Europe to master the art of fighting with drones and ground robots.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is expected to step down from his role by the end of the year, if not sooner, after months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to people familiar with the discussions.
