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The Lesson of the Great War: Stay Engaged, America
A century after the guns fell silent, the United States risks replicating the errors of the past.
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DHS Aims to Turn Mobile Devices into No Phishing Zones
The Homeland Security Department and 16 other agencies are upgrading their mobile device security.
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America and North Korea Are Having Two Different Conversations
One country’s “productive” talks are another’s “gangster-like” demands.
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The Rise of Iraq's Young Secularists
On Facebook and in the cafés of decimated Mosul, they envision a country free from political Islam. Do they have a shot?
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Mind The Gender Capability Gap
It's a strategic blind spot for the Pentagon, but gender and warfare are inextricably intertwined. Let’s train our forces to face that.
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Happy 50th Birthday to the NPT Nuclear Treaty
There’s good reason to celebrate the Non-Proliferation Treaty of 1968. We’re all still here, aren’t we? But the NPT regime's protections are being tested more profoundly than ever.
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For America, More War in Syria Is All Risk, No Reward
The recklessness of keeping U.S. soldiers in harm’s way is compounded by the fact that there are no vital American interests at stake.
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You Should Be ‘Significantly Concerned’ There’s No White House Cyber Coordinator, Policy Experts Say
They also worry we’re going the wrong way on integrating government cyber operations.
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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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