Ideas
The Many Challenges of Building an International Military Coalition
Coordinating several militaries with different budgets, capabilities and goals to carry out a strike against Syria isn’t easy. By Kathleen J. McInnis
Policy
Congress Urges Obama to Make His Case Before Striking Syria
Several members of Congress are reminding President Obama of his obligation to consult with Congress before authorizing military action in Syria. By Michael Catalini
Ideas
Prospect of War in Syria Rattles Emerging Markets
With Wall Street on edge over the looming military strike against Syria, investors in emerging markets like Turkey and India are rushing for gold and U.S. currencies. By Matt Phillips
Science & Tech
Obama's Power To Set Cybersecurity Standards Is Limited
For the last three years, President Obama has been unable to get a cybersecurity bill through Congress. By Matthew Cooper
Ideas
Pentagon Pivots Within the Pivot, to Southeast Asia
First came the pivot to Asia. Now, there’s the pivot within the pivot. By Kevin Baron
Threats
Not Yet! U.S. Still Determining Syria Attack Objectives
Obama administration officials are still trying to decide what objective they want to achieve with an attack on Syria, fearing additional chemical weapons use. By Stephanie Gaskell
Ideas
Pentagon’s Syria Response Reveals Limits of Prized Cyber, Drone Arsenal
Here’s why the 'clarity' of a 20th century cruise missile strike likely will trump the 'sophistication' of the Pentagon’s 21st century drones and cyber-weapons. By Stephanie Gaskell
Defense Systems
Maritime exercise marks milestone for U.S.-China joint operations
U.S. 5th Fleet participates with Chinese navy in bilateral counter-piracy scenarios.
Defense Systems
Air Force awards $14M modification for space situational awareness prototype
Lockheed Martin will support the Joint Space Operational Center under NETCENTS.
Defense Systems
Army purchases more counter-fire radars
Lockheed Martin will supply an additional 33 Q-53 radars under $206 million contract.
Policy
Syria: Mission Impossible?
President Obama is deciding whether to launch a military strike against Syria. The problem is, there may be no good way do it. By Michael Hirsh
Science & Tech
Why a Precision Strike Won't Work in Syria
The Kosovo model for a precision strike against Syria ignores two important things - they're not always that precise and there's no guarantee that Assad will back down any time soon. By James Fallows
Business
Former Air Force Secretary To Reduce Hagel's Staff by 20 Percent
Retired Air Force Secretary Mike Donley will lead a panel that's been directed to reduce the Office of the Secretary of Defense's budget by 20 percent. By Tom Shoop
Policy
U.S. No Longer Seeking U.N., NATO Permission to Strike Syria
Bypassing the United Nations and NATO, the United States is 'ready to strike' Syria with British, French and Arab support. By Kevin Baron
Defense Systems
DOD planning for major civilian, procurement cuts in fiscal 2014
The Defense Department is reportedly preparing to lay off more than 6,200 civilians in October.
Defense Systems
GAO finds redundancies with Next Generation Jammer
While new Navy jammer would fill a specific gap, functional overlap exists between current technologies.
Defense Systems
Navy modification increases Global Hawk contract award to $95M
Northrup Grumman will provide operations, maintenance service.
Threats
Kerry Makes the Case for Military Action in Syria
Secretary of State John Kerry says it’s not about stopping the civil war in Syria anymore– it’s about ending the proliferation of chemical weapons. By Stephanie Gaskell
Ideas
The War After the War in Syria
The continued fracturing of Syrian fighters threatens any hope for reconstruction once the fighting dies down. By Joshua Foust
Ideas