2016
Truth, Trump, and Security: We Need This Independent Commission Into Russian Meddling
It’s not over, yet. We must restore Americans’ trust in us and their government. Here's my plan.
The Key to Putin’s Cyber Power
The Russian president has both the capability and the intent to cause harm, says a former U.S. ambassador to Russia. And the threat won’t vanish once Donald Trump takes office.
The Other Michael Flynn
Donald Trump’s national security advisor sounded very different when he was running counterinsurgency campaigns in Kabul.
Donald Trump's Choice for National Security Adviser Has One Priority: Combatting 'Radical Islamic Terrorism'
Michael Flynn is also known for his long military career and his unceremonious exit from the Defense Intelligence Agency.
Trump’s CIA Director Wants to Return to a Pre-Snowden World
He’s called for a 'fundamental upgrade' to U.S. spying powers.
So Far, Trump’s Talk Has Only Hurt America’s Counterterrorism Effort
Can the candidate who alienated Muslim Americans and gave thumbs-up to torture reverse course as president? A conversation with former FBI agent Ali Soufan.
Alliances Matter. Here’s How to Persuade Trump and His Voters
An internationalist consensus can only be rebuilt if its would-be architects take seriously the popular anxieties that propelled Trump’s victory.
Will Trump Keep Obama’s Top Mideast General?
As candidate, he vowed to demand a new anti-ISIS war plan in 30 days. Here’s the top commander who could answer the call—or be fired.
The Next President Will Face a Cyber Crisis. Here's How to Handle It
The next administration should focus on creating ‘serious' cyber strategies and templates for action, experts say.
Trump’s Foreign Policy Could Change the Entire International System
A scholar of U.S. foreign policy explains why the 2016 race could be the most consequential election—anywhere—since the 1930s.
Enough, America. Stop Talking About Election Day Revolution.
America's pretend soldiers are threatening to cross the line from dissent to insurrection on Tuesday. America's military is not.
Denying Trump’s Denial, US Intel Chief Says There’s More Evidence of Russian Hacking
The nation’s top intelligence official says “forensic and other” evidence proves Russian election interference.
Donald Trump Is the First Demagogue of the Terrorism-and-Climate Change Era
Here’s why he won't be the last.
Geography Allows America To Choose Its Global Role. Only One Candidate is Choosing Wisely
Because of its location, America can choose whether it wants to be a gatekeeper or a global policeman.
'What President Trump Meant to Say'
I would have been fired on the spot if I spoke like Donald Trump.
Mike Pence Embraces Foreign Policy That GOP Voters Left Behind
By sidestepping Trump’s messages on foreign policy and trade in Tuesday’s debate, the vice-presidential nominee ignored the choices GOP voters made in their primaries.
US Military Spending Has Declined, But It Still Dwarfs All Other Nations'
It’s easy to see why a steady decline of military spending might alarm many Americans. But a bit of perspective is in order.
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