Ideas

Pipe Dream: Israel-Turkey ‘Peace Pipeline’ Unlikely to Thaw Relations

An undersea natural gas pipeline and all of its riches sounds like a good way to thaw Israeli-Turkish relations -- but it won’t. By Allison Good

Ideas

The Deal is for Real

No president since Jimmy Carter has been able to make a deal with Iran. Barack Obama just did. By Joe Cirincione

Threats

Just the Beginning: Afghanistan Troop Deal Prelude to Another Half Decade of War

This is not the end. After the security agreement, U.S. involvement in Afghanistan’s conflict is far from over. By Anthony H. Cordesman

Ideas

Inside the Secret Interior of the Navy’s First Stealth Destroyer

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel climbed aboard the Navy’s first stealth destroyer, the Zumwalt, at Maine’s Bath Iron Works.

Science & Tech

This Massive Robot Could Soon Join Marines on the Battlefield

The testing phase of DARPA's new Legged Squad Support System, an autonomous robot that can carry 400 lbs through rugged terrain, is expected to be completed by next summer. By Alexis C. Madrigal

Business

How John Kerry Could End Up Outdoing Hillary Clinton

Critics say he's pompous and reckless—but his relentlessness may end up making him the most consequential secretary of state in years. By David Rohde

Science & Tech

Europe's Quest to Build an NSA-Proof Cloud

European companies want to exploit the mistrust of American tech giants in the post-Edward Snowden era to compete in this lucrative sector. By Michael Scaturro

Threats

Meet Pakistan's Next Gen Terrorists

The Council on Foreign Relations breaks down and explains the groups still threatening security in South Asia. By Zachary Laub

Threats

Why Additional Iran Sanctions Will Not Work

Piling on sanctions won’t bend Iran, especially without strong diplomatic engagement – which has more benefits than you realize. By Tara Maller

Ideas

Army Right to Halt 'Extremism' Training, Protect First Amendment Rights

The Army can replace inaccurate and divisive “extremism” diversity training by teaching First Amendment freedoms. By Dena Sher and Gabe Rottman

Threats

The Next Bin Laden

The rise of Al-Qaeda's "Clausewitz" comes at the same time the NSA is being reined in. Will Americans have to live with a surveillance state to protect themselves from this enigmatic threat? By Michael Hirsh

Science & Tech

Invisibility Could Become a Reality Very Soon

Invisibility has long been desired in science fiction, but researchers are closing in on a breakthrough, and the military is interested. By Ben Terris

Business

Pentagon's Hale Still Optimistic About a Budget 'Micro-Deal'

With sequestration "taking its toll," Hale says that the Congress must move forward and agree to a plan that provides the DOD some stability. By Charles Clark

Ideas

Defense One Summit: Video On Demand

Watch Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, Under Secretary Bob Hale, Air Force Secretary Eric Fanning, and more conversations and talks from Defense One Summit at this portal. By Defense One Staff

Business

Hagel Defends Kerry’s Engagement with Iran

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says “engagement” with Iran isn’t “negotiation” and defends the Secretary of State for reaching out. By Stephanie Gaskell

Science & Tech

How Music Could Be Used as a Weapon at Sea

Cyber experts believe that malicious soundwaves could be deployed to paralyze a ship's electronic systems. By Aliya Sternstein

Ideas

Fanning: Air Force Having Trouble Keeping Pilots, and Pay Isn’t the Problem

Pilots don’t just want bonuses, they want to be able to fly, says acting Secretary Eric Fanning. By Tom Shoop

Ideas

Defense One Summit Live Streaming Video

Follow all of the conversations, insights and debates during the Defense One Summit. By Defense One Staff

Ideas

Manage Defense Spending Through ‘Better Buying Power,’ Not Sequestration

If sequestration holds, the Pentagon will face inefficient funding choices that will reduce our buying power. By Ashton B. Carter

Science & Tech

A Marine Grunt's Take on GPS, Compasses, Radios and the 'Golden Hour'

Despite advances in technology on the battlefield, when it comes down to determining north, south, east or west, the compass is still a mighty handy gadget. By Bob Brewin