Ideas
Between Then and Now, They Did Not Die in Vain
I was among the first to parachute into Afghanistan in 2001. This is how I will remember the war.
Ideas
Europe Should Drop the Act on Afghanistan
The region is stuck believing in a past that never was and a future it doesn’t have the will to bring about.
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The Best of Webex, Now for Defense
Who can you really trust to accelerate digital transformation when the world changes in an instant?
Policy
Army Chief: We’re Not Pushing Critical Race Theory
“What we’re trying to build is teams where everyone treats everyone with respect,” McConville said.
Threats
Army Chief Calls for Afghanistan Review: ‘Let the Cards Fall Where They Fall’
McConville says lessons must be learned because “terrorism is not going away.”
Voices
Threats
One in Three Women in Air Force, Space Force Have Experienced Sexual Harassment
Inspector general investigation into gender, race disparities also found minorities, women far less likely to hold leadership posts.
Threats
US Afghanistan Withdrawal Becomes Ammo For Disinformation Attacks
Adversaries are trying to make Lithuania doubt America’s commitment to its NATO partner.
Ideas
After 9/11, the U.S. Got Almost Everything Wrong
A mission to rid the world of “terror” and “evil” led America in tragic directions.
Ideas
Seven Movies Worth Watching About 9/11
Some of these films are fictional. Others are inspired by, or based on, actual events. Each tries to provide insight into what the events of that day unleashed.
Threats
The Pandemic Has Cost the Pentagon at Least $13.6B and Counting
And that figure could rise as the Defense Department starts mandatory COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated civilian workers.
Ideas
‘Dear America’: Gold Star Families Want ‘Archaic’ Support Systems Fixed
The Pentagon team that manages them “have not protected us, and they have refused to listen."
Threats
State Dept. Working ‘at the Highest Levels’ to Clear Mazar-i-Sharif Charter Aircraft
One problem: all the U.S. screeners have left Afghanistan.
Ideas
Ep. 87: Climate change vs. everyone
In this episode, we review how our understanding of the threats posed by human-caused climate change is evolving, and we look at some ways the U.S. could more smartly compete with China.
Science & Tech
USAF Wants Wearables to Spot Outbreaks Faster
Top officials are also looking into data integration and digital traceability tools to help keep staff healthy.
Ideas
The Defense Budget Process Is Broken
What the U.S. needs isn’t more money for the Pentagon, but an honest and tough debate about strategy.
Science & Tech
This May Be First Step In Curing PTSD With A Pill
A start-up, funded in part by the U.S. Army, could be on track to revolutionizing what we know about PTSD.
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