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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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Ep. 9: Space Force!; BAE Systems CEO Jerry DeMuro; Border security, Trump, and more.
Welcome to our podcast about the news, strategy, tech, and business trends defining the future of national security.
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SpaceX Just Sold the US Air Force the Cheapest Enormous Rocket It’s Ever Bought
The launch will cost $130 million, far less than the $350 million average cost of United Launch Alliance’s Delta IV.
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Before You Help a Fragile State’s Military, Ask These Uncomfortable Questions
A checklist for a Pentagon that rarely looks into why so many of its partner-building efforts fail.
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The US Is Letting Sudan Off the Hook
Lifting sanctions allows the regime to continue to sow discord in a region that the U.S. and allies are spending billions to stabilize.
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Here’s What Trump Actually Achieved With North Korea
It wasn’t what he said. But it was much more than nothing.
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Cut the Red Tape Slowing the Pentagon's Race to Space
If the Air Force is to harness cheap satellites and reusable rockets, it must transform a risk-averse bureaucracy built for a different era.
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Most Major US Agencies Are Now Feeding the Federal Cyber Threat Dashboard
So far, 20 of 23 major agencies are plugged into the dashboard. The last three should be on by the end of July.
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US Agencies Chip Away at Science and Climate Change Spending
A progressive group analyzes Trump team efforts to downplay data and research.
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Ep. 8: The Atlantic's Uri Friedman; Battle for Hodeida; New Special Ops gear, weapons and more.
Welcome to our podcast about the news, strategy, tech, and business trends defining the future of national security.
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There Is Now a Well-Documented Example of Cyber Deterrence
Unfortunately for the United States, it was executed by Russia.
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