Policy

Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks Coming Soon—and John Kerry May Be the Reason Why

The secretary of state made the announcement in Jordan on Friday. By Matt Vasilogambros

Policy

Is the UN Making a Law of Space?

Consensus is growing on a major multinational space treaty. By Josh Meyer

Business

Ditch the QDR

The Pentagon just conducted two major strategy reviews. So why does it need the QDR? By Doug Wilson

Science & Tech

Someone Purchased the Most Important Data Center on the West Coast

Only two other buildings rival this data center in size and importance. By Simone Foxman

Science & Tech

Cyborg Accessories, Made by Google

The tech giant will be taking personalized computing to new level. By Christopher Mims

Ideas

Here’s Why Taliban Talks Will Fail

Afghan negotiators insist peace talks with the Taliban will resume despite the recent collapse of efforts to get them started. Don’t bet on success. By James Kitfield

Defense Systems

Defending DOD networks with a single security architecture

The DOD's vision of the Joint Information Environment includes enhanced network security through standardized configurations and shared security protocols at the enterprise level.

Defense Systems

Navy awards $900M contract for cyber operations

Thirteen companies will provide interoperable C5ISR and enterprise information services.

Defense Systems

Successful launch by MUOS-2 military satellite

MUOS-2 is part of a next generation narrowband military communication system.

Threats

Biden: 'America's Back'

As Americans grow more weary of U.S. involvement overseas, Vice President Joe Biden insists "there is no reason why we cannot bring greater focus to the Asia-Pacific and keep our eye on the ball in the Middle East.” By Stephanie Gaskell

Science & Tech

Nuclear Doomsday is Coming Today. You’ll Want to See This.

Joshua, would you like to play Global Thermonuclear War? Then get a load of NUKEMAP 2.0 -- now in 3-D! By Elaine M. Grossman

Business

Air Force to Discharge Sexual Assault Offenders

In its latest effort to crack down on sexual assault offenders, the Air Force is now kicking all of them out of the military. By Stephanie Gaskell

Business

Lawmakers Continue to Press Pentagon on Furloughs

Legality of furloughing civilian employees at working capital funds questioned. By Kellie Lunney

Threats

An Opportunity for U.S.-Iran Engagement

Could the growing violence in Syria bring the U.S. and Iran together?

Business

Interview with Chuck Hagel's 'Alter Ego'

Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter, Chuck Hagel's self-proclaimed 'alter ego,' talks about the big picture and channeling his boss. By Sara Sorcher

Defense Systems

False sense of cybersecurity

Testing your own defenses is important -- and too many organizations are doing it incorrectly.

Defense Systems

Defense secretary announces 20 percent cut for Pentagon brass

Cuts could eliminate 3,000 to 5,000 jobs.

Defense Systems

Air Force target drone crashes during take-off

The QF-4 drone is a target drone used to simulate enemy aircraft maneuvers.

Business

Dempsey’s Next Mission: Balance U.S. Ambition, Ability

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey has identified four priorities for his second-term with one purpose: reconcile U.S. ambitions with the Pentagon’s abilities. By Kevin Baron

Policy

Can Samantha Power Stop Assad?

Power understands the 'strengths and weaknesses of the U.N.,' says former Secretary of State Madeliene Albright. But can the woman who wrote the book about the birth of genocide stop the bloodshed in Syria without China and Russia? By Stephanie Gaskell