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The Great Russian Disinformation Campaign
In a new book, Timothy Snyder explains how Russia revolutionized information warfare—and presages its consequences for democracies in Europe and the United States.
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Ep. 10: Molly O'Toole on US border security; NATO summit preview; See you in Helsinki, and more.
Welcome to our podcast about the news, strategy, tech, and business trends defining the future of national security.
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How America Protects Its Citizens and Allies from Ballistic Missiles
The U.S. military has four primary means of shooting down incoming missiles. But even together, they can’t promise to stop everything.
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Banning Software Won't Keep the Government Safe, Says Nuclear Security Agency Official
Rather than banning software from China or Russia, the U.S. government should focus on reducing the danger any particular app can pose.
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Here’s What the White House’s AI Committee Will Focus On
The committee created two groups, one dedicated to machine learning and another for research and development priorities.
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The Trump-Putin Summit: What the Europeans Fear
A U.S. leader meeting a Russian one is not particularly unusual. The context is.
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Trump Backs Russia on Election Interference Ahead of NATO Summit
The president’s remarks came amid increasing anxiety among U.S. allies about next month’s meeting, which will be immediately followed by a one-on-one with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
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Only 6 Non-Federal Groups Are Sharing Cyber Threat Data with DHS
A 2016 law intended to bolster collective cyber defense isn’t attracting private-sector participants.
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Rushing Libya’s Elections Will Lead to Disaster
The country won't be ready for its scheduled elections on Dec. 10. Their failure could engender chaos that could shake the entire region.
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NATO Will Outlive Trump (and Putin), Don’t Worry
Before Trump heads back to Europe, remember that NATO isn’t the G-7 and military relations are much stronger than the political ones they often endure.
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DHS Alters Immigrant ‘Risk-Assessment System’ to Recommend Detention Every Time
The system takes in information about an immigrant—criminal history, work status, likelihood of fleeing—and suggests whether to detain or release them.
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As US Tightens Sanctions, Iran Seeks Leverage — and Russia May Win Either Way
Iran's recent relatively mild public statements belie the cards it might play in regional conflicts.
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The Mystery at the Heart of North Korea Talks
The parties have yet to agree on what exactly should be "denuclearized." But one South Korean official has a plan to close the gap.
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In Afghanistan, Ceasefires Could Pave a Path to Peace
The overlapping, temporary ceasefires announced by the Afghan government, U.S.-led NATO forces, and the Taliban show there is still hope for a political end to the conflict.
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Can Global Agreements Survive Without the US? Climate Change Offers A Test Case
American withdrawal from the Paris agreement is a test for the future of the globe, but also for the international order.
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An Extraordinarily Expensive Way to Fight ISIS
The tale of a 2017 bombing raid in the Libyan desert that pitted stealth bombers and 500-pound bombs against 70 ragtag fighters.
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CIA Official: Cloud Is More Secure Than Old Tech, Less 'Soul-Crushing'
Is cloud more secure than traditional government data centers? The CIA seems to think so.
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What War Games Tell Us About the Use of Cyber Weapons in a Crisis
Recent U.S. war games have shown that decision makers are surprisingly reluctant to use cyber weapons during a crisis scenario that escalates into armed conflict. Why?
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Turkey's Slow-Cooking Crisis With Its Allies Is Coming to a Boil
Ankara just got its first F-35. It may never get another.
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