Policy
The Syria Vote is Confounding Members of Congress
Faced by an election next year, a presidential election in 3 years, and an electorate exhausted by the war, members of Congress are reluctant to support a new military operation in Syria. By Beth Reinhard
Defense Systems
Al-Qaeda reportedly targeting U.S. drones
Leaked documents reveal insurgent efforts to disrupt, destroy U.S. drones.
Defense Systems
Northrup Grumman awarded $15.5M Hawkeye contract
A proof-of-concept study will support radar development for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Program.
Defense Systems
Navy awards $14.5M for upgraded aircraft data transfer systems
Physical Optics Corp. will develop data platforms for MH-60 and V-22 aircraft.
Business
How the NSA Can Restore Public Trust
A special prosecutor would have free rein to go through the NSA's files and discover the full extent of what the agency is doing. By Bruce Schneier
Policy
How Syria Gives Rand Paul a Political Advantage Over Marco Rubio
The Senator from Kentucky has long had a non-interventionist stance on foreign policy matters, but the timing of a possible intervention in Syria may boost his national profile even further. By Beth Reinhard
Defense Systems
Why software-defined networking isn't ready for the battlefield
Despite the early promise of SDN, the reality is that soldiers want to retain physical control of their battlefield networks.
Defense Systems
Software tracks U.S. aid deliveries to Afghanistan
Despite widespread corruption, new programs adapt to track supplies in Afghan warehouses.
Defense Systems
U.S., Russia, Canada partner in Joint Exercise Vigilant Eagle
Forces successfully hand-off escort for first time in NORAD hijacked aircraft simulation.
Defense Systems
Leaked NSA documents shed little light on cybersecurity spending
Spread across four services with multiple agencies, cyber budgets are hard to track.
Policy
Hagel the Grunt, McCain the Pilot, and Vietnam’s Effect on Syria
Vietnam combat veterans faced off in Congress over Syria on Tuesday, but when it comes to war, the difference between Hagel and McCain is about 30,000 feet. By Kevin Baron
Policy
Does Assad Win No Matter What the U.S. Does in Syria?
Secretary of State John Kerry admits that Bashar al Assad will ‘weather’ a limited U.S. strike against Syria for using chemical weapons. By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
Qatar's New Leader is Quietly Supporting U.S. Strikes in Syria
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani has been working--albeit quietly--towards mitigating the threat posed by regional power, Iran. By Daveed Gartenstein-Ross and Jonathan Schanzer.
Policy
'Mass Chaos': Diplomats Warned Obama Syria Was Inevitable
For months, diplomats told the White House to get involved in Syria, or pay a greater price down the road. Well, here we are. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Policy
Syrian Rebel Commander Idris Prepared to Testify to Congress
Supporters say they may bring Syria’s rebels leaders from the front lines to the witness tables of Capitol Hill, should Congress balk. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Policy
Can Obama Change His Mind on Syria?
The presidency has always been one where decisive action and leadership has been admired. So how should the administration's stuttering Syria policy be judged? By Charlie Cook
Policy
Will Obama Resort to Appeasement in Syria?
Failure to receive approval from the legislature will only harken back to an era where dictators and despots were given free reign to terrorize. By Michael Hirsh
Ideas
How the 'War on Terror' Changed the Way We Go to War
The irregular nature of the past decade of warfare has emboldened presidents to order military action in other nations. Now Congress is saying, ‘Not so fast.’ By Stephanie Gaskell
Science & Tech
How Social Media Helps Make the Case for War with Syria
The Obama administration is relying heavily on social media reports of chemical attacks to bolster its case for a military strike against Syria. By Michael Hirsh
Business