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The CBP Theft Is Exactly What Privacy Experts Said Would Happen
The more information the government collects, the more attractive that information is to bad actors.
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Trump’s New Arctic Policy Has a Familiar Ring
Administration officials are talking tough on Russia and China, while picking fights with allies that are making U.S. goals harder to achieve.
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Save This One Piece of the INF Treaty
Preserving the ballistic-missile ban would reduce the danger of leaving the treaty — and light a path to its replacement.
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States Must Explain When a Cyber Attack Might Draw a Violent Reprisal
Without clear explanations that affirm rules of the road, countries make it easier for conflicts to spiral out of control.
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A New Industrial Base Is Taking Shape. Call It the Military-AI Complex.
The most essential Pentagon suppliers will be the ones that master robotics and artificial intelligence.
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Allies Try Using D-Day to Remind Trump Who America's Real Friends Are
The U.S. president has expressed affection for authoritarian leaders, so it’s unclear what impression the celebrations will make on him.
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The US Needs an Industrial Policy for Cybersecurity
Government intervention is needed to fend off the steady barrage of attacks on the digital infrastructure of U.S.-based companies and public agencies.
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The People of Baltimore Are Beginning Their Fifth Week Under Electronic Siege
It's more important than ever to be vigilant, responsible digital citizens.
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Ep. 44: Under Secretary Andrea Thompson and Kori Schake, live from the Shangri-La Defense Dialogue
Welcome to our podcast about the news, strategy, tech, and business trends defining the future of national security.
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US-China Tech Cold War Puts Europe in the Middle
But President Trump and other U.S. officials should seize the opportunity to strengthen transatlantic ties.
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The Eastern Mediterranean Needs More US Warships
Regional tensions and distracted allies underscore the need for more naval presence.
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New, More Usable Nukes for Trump? No.
Congress should use the new defense authorization bill to bar the deployment of new, dangerous, and redundant nuclear weapons.
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The Disturbing Logic of Trump’s Lovefest With Kim Jong Un
“The cheapest concession you can make in a negotiation is to give the other fellow a little respect.”
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A Middle East Peace Plan Built on Un-American Principles
Jared Kushner wants to use prosperity as a shiny object to distract Palestinians while their political aspirations are swept away.
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The US-UK Alliance Has Seen Better Days
As President Trump arrives in Britain, the two partners are divided on how to deal with Iran, Huawei, and even Brexit.
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Time to Abandon Denuclearization?
An unwavering faith in the gospel of denuclearization is not supported by its track record, and some of the fears of moving toward a new policy are overblown.
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Border Disorder: Trump Can’t Figure Out How to Keep His Biggest Promise
The president insisted that preventing illegal immigration would be simple and easy. Through a series of increasingly desperate attempts, he’s discovering that isn’t true.
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Two Decades of War Have Eroded the Morale of America’s Troops
After nearly 17 years of war, service members have seen plenty of patriotic displays but little public debate about why they’re fighting.
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Naval Task Groups Are Proliferating in the Indo-Pacific
France’s aircraft carrier is back in the region, leading a small flotilla, and it’s not alone.
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