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Tapping Flournoy as SecDef Would Be a Really Big Deal
A natsec black belt and outstanding leader, the former policy undersecretary would also be uniquely positioned to implement some long-overdue personnel changes.
Policy
Dems See GOP Electioneering in Air Force Choice of Georgia for C-130 Base
A Trump appointee wants Air National Guard planes sent to the state that holds the key to Senate control.
Ideas
Designating the Houthis as Terrorists Would be a Mistake
A proposed White House move would hinder peace talks and humanitarian efforts in Yemen.
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How Agencies Can Drive Interoperability One Application at a Time
Iron Bow Technologies’ Jim Smid and Steve Smith have each spent several years working with agencies to navigate data and interoperability challenges. Here, they offer insight into how to move past silos and manage data more effectively.
Science & Tech
How Two US Military Bases Are Exploring 5G’s Potential
Defense Department-led pursuits of next-generation connectivity will hone in on survivability, security, and innovation.
Ideas
An AI Tool Can Tell a Conspiracy Theory from a True Conspiracy
It comes down to how easily the story falls apart.
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Avoiding Digital Transformation Failure in Government
Enable, accelerate, and enforce desired behaviors with a trusted software supply chain.
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Threats
Biden Team Highlights Cybersecurity With First Cabinet Picks
Familiar faces will likely have to revisit efforts around information-sharing and establishing global norms.
Policy
IC Vets, Dem Lawmakers Applaud Selection of Haines as Intelligence Director
Biden picks an Obama administration intelligence community veteran to be the first woman to serve in the role.
Ideas
We Have Met the Enemy, and It Is Us: Restoring American Power
Getting the nation’s house in order — restoring our integrity and dignity — is a precondition for reestablishing our standing in the world.
Science & Tech
More Computers Would Bring Military AI Along Faster, New JAIC Chief Says
Groundbreaking tools are around the corner, 3-star general says. The limiting factor is lack of computing power to grind through giant Pentagon datasets.
Ideas
The Fraught Politics Facing Biden’s Foreign Policy
His presidency may be the establishment’s last best chance to demonstrate that liberal internationalism is a superior strategy to populist nationalism.
Ideas
There's No Easy Fix For Australia's Special Forces Culture
A blistering war crimes report is forcing us to take stock of what the Australian Defence Force asks of its soldiers.
Science & Tech
NATO Experiments With Deceptive Tactics to Lure Russian Hackers
Latest cyber wargame shows new uses for honeypots, which have worked against the Russians in the past.
Policy
Personality, Not Policy, Will Determine Top House Armed Services Republican
The pick may telegraph whether the GOP intends a cooperative or combative approach to the Biden administration.
Ideas
Trump Should Act Against Russia’s Use of Chemical Weapons
Existing sanctions aren’t deterring Moscow. Fortunately, there’s bipartisan agreement on the need for new ones.
Ideas
The Final Pandemic Surge Is Crashing Over America
For the first time, the U.S. recorded 1 million COVID-19 cases in one week.
Ideas
As Spotlight Fades, What Next for Special Operators?
Under Trump, the Pentagon's ‘service secretary’ in charge of SOF has changed hands eight times between seven people.
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