Ideas
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to Headline Defense One Summit
Hagel will lead a growing lineup of national security leaders to discuss the future U.S. role in global security. By Kevin Baron
Business
Exclusive Interview: DIA Director Flynn on Why Special Ops Will Keep Us From War
DIA's Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn talks about his mission to reform military intelligence and why al-Qaeda is metastasizing. By James Kitfield
Policy
Senate Intel Committee Orders 'Major Review' of U.S. Spying Practices
Sen. Dianne Feinstein is ‘totally opposed’ to spying on allies and has ordered the Senate Intelligence Committee to conduct its own review of U.S. intelligence gathering. By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
U.S. To Release Its Review of Spying Practices By Year's End
White House spokesman Jay Carney said the results of a review of the way the U.S. gathers intelligence will be released by the end of the year. By Matt Vasilogambros
Threats
How Many Chemical Weapons Sites Does Syria Have?
Syria just submitted a report that details the scope and size of its chemical weapons sites -- but it's classified so it's still unclear just how many sites there are. By Global Security Newswire
Threats
Russia Ready to 'Compromise' on NATO Shield
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says he's open to talks as Pentagon's Under Secretary for Policy Jim Miller breaks ground on Romania's future Aegis missile site. By Global Security Newswire
Policy
Kirsten Gillibrand's Fight to Change the Pentagon
The New York senator has fought relentlessly to fix the military's sexual assault crisis, even as it pits her against leaders in her own party. By Ben Terris
Threats
Al-Qaeda and Our Fear of the Fight
Our fear of al-Qaeda is hurting us more than they actually are. By David Rohde
Threats
Iran's New Nuclear-Fuel Plan Spurs Uncertainty in the West
Iranian nuclear talks seemed promising, but leaked plans to make fuel raise red flags. By Diane Barnes
Science & Tech
First Cyber Warrior Scholarships Awarded to Veterans
Six veterans are the first recipients of a scholarship program trying to close the cyber skills gap. By Brittany Ballenstedt
Policy
House Members to Back Anti-NSA Bill
Key lawmakers are toeing the line for Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner's new anti-secrecy bill. By Dustin Volz
Business
Hagel Could Remove One of the NSA Chief’s Key Duties: Running Cyber Command
The National Security Agency director's dual role exacerbates tension between the intelligence and military communities, former officials say. By Aliya Sternstein
Defense Systems
Army net initiative gains momentum despite shutdown
The latest version of the services Network Integration Evaluation was slowed by the government shutdown but is expected to wrap up on schedule.
Ideas
In the Tank: It’s Time to Divorce the NSA from Cyber Command
This week’s best research and commentary on the latest in national security and foreign policy issues from top think tanks around the world. By Kedar Pavgi
Policy
Kerry Says World Leaders Mocked Him Over Shutdown
Foreign leaders ribbed Secretary of State John Kerry over the shutdown, asking him if he needed money to pay for his meals. By Beth Reinhard
Science & Tech
Want to Win $2 Million? Build DARPA a Better Cyber Defense
DARPA is offering a $2 million prize to anyone who can build an automated, instantaneous cyber defense for the Pentagon’s networks. By Kedar Pavgi
Threats
How Human Rights Groups Misinterpret Drone Strikes
Two recent drone strike reports by Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch mean well, but important factual errors cloud their judgment. Civilian casualties alone are not war crimes. By Joshua Foust
Business
Each U.S. Troop In Afghanistan Now Costs $2.1 Million
The average U.S. troop cost will nearly double in the final year of the war. By Kevin Baron
Defense Systems
3 ways to secure networks against current, future threats
Securing IT networks should be ongoing, with consideration for potential long-term effects and threats.
Defense Systems