Science & Tech
Blackberry Bets Big on the Defense Department
With sluggish consumer sales, Blackberry is setting its sights on large organizations like the Defense Department. By Aliya Sternstein
Ideas
The Real Reason al-Shabab Attacked a Mall in Kenya
The violence was intended as a punishment for Kenya’s two-year military foray into Somalia, but plays into al Qaeda’s plans for a regional jihad. By Bronwyn Bruton
Business
Did the Taliban Get the U.S. To Revoke an Afghan Interpreter’s Visa?
After years of working as an interpreter for the U.S. military in Afghanistan, Janis Shenwary was set to bring his family to the United States. Now his visa is on hold. By Stephanie Gaskell
Ideas
Obama’s 5 Rules for the Middle East
It may not be a strategy but at the United Nations on Tuesday, President Obama outlined his five 'core interests' for the United States in the Middle East and North Africa. By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
Why the United Nations Is Suddenly Relevant
President Obama is discovering that the U.N. Security Council remains the main repository for international legitimacy. By Michael Hirsh
Business
Wanted: A New Privacy Officer at the NSA
Candidates for the new NSA position must be highly regarded in the privacy and civil liberties community and would be paid $173,000 a year. By Leo Mirani
Defense Systems
GPS III prototype, ground station communicate in ground test
Lockheed Martin satellite connects with Raytheon ground station in integration test.
Defense Systems
McCain blasts F-35 acquisition plan
Criticism follows recent $99 million contract modification.
Business
Pentagon Prepares for Government Shutdown
Officials at the Pentagon are warning employees to prepare for a government shutdown on Sept. 30. By Stephanie Gaskell
Threats
Who Is al-Shabab?
Here's what you need to know about al-Shabab, the terror group behind the deadly attack at a mall in Kenya. By Jonathan Masters
Threats
Al-Shabab Attacks a Symbol of Kenya's Economic Progress
Terrorists see the Westgate mall in Nairobi as a beacon of Kenya's rapidly burgeoning wealth. By Neelam Verjee
Business
The Questionable Security System That Gave Felons Access to Navy Installations
For years, many contractors have simply paid a fee and typed some ID data into an ATM-like machine to gain access to military bases. After the Navy Yard shooting, that could change. By Rebecca LaFlure and R. Jeffrey Smith
Threats
Africa's New Terrorist Training Ground
Last year, al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb conquered a large swath of Mali, despite a French military intervention. Now, Africa may be the next front in the fight against terror threats. By Yochi Dreazen
Policy
Will Obama and Rouhani Meet Face-to-Face at the United Nations?
This week’s United Nations meeting could open the door to an historic meeting between President Obama and the new Iranian leader. By Stephanie Gaskell
Science & Tech
Vetting Videos of War
Conflict videos from Syria are notoriously unreliable. Here's one company working to authenticate the real ones. By Steve Ercolani
Defense Systems
Getting a handle on big data
DOD seeks cost savings through big data apps while service providers look to demystify the concept.
Defense Systems
DARPA awards $10M modification for robot with legs
Legged Squad Support System (a program with legs) will serve alongside squads in war zones.
Defense Systems
Shelton: Greater operational capacity needed in space, cyber
Space Command chief warns that internal challenges weaken Air Force defense capabilities.
Ideas
In the Tank: Why Putin Failed to Woo the American Public
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
Science & Tech