Policy
With Summit’s Collapse, Now Russia is Kerry and Hagel’s Problem
As Obama and Putin 'take a pause' in their relationship, Kerry and Hagel huddle with their Russian counterparts in Washington to tackle the growing tension between the two nations. By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
Obama: 'We've Struck the Right Balance' on Spying
President Obama announces four major reforms to strengthen oversight of government spying programs. By Matt Berman and Brian Resnick
Policy
McCain's Foreign Policy Bromance With Obama
Fresh from a trip to Egypt on behalf of the president, Sen. John McCain compares his relationship with Obama to "a classic romantic comedy." By Abby Ohlheiser.
Science & Tech
Secure Email Service Used by Snowden Shuts Down
The head of the company that runs the secret email service that NSA leaker Edward Snowden used says he can no longer be "complicit in crimes against the American people." By Zachary M. Seward
Business
DoD's New Anti-Counterfeit Rules Are Confusing Defense Contractors
Many contractors say they can't comply with DoD's new anti-counterfeiting rules because they're too vague. By Aliya Sternstein
Threats
U.S. Pulls Staff from Consulate in Pakistan
Following the closing of nearly more than a dozen embassies, the U.S. pulls non-emergency staff from a consulate in Pakistan. By Defense One Staff
Ideas
How to Save the Middle East from Nuclear War
No region is in greater need of banning nuclear weapons than the conflict-cursed Middle East. Here’s my plan to get it started. By Prince Turki Al Faisal
Defense Systems
DISA looking for ways to speed JIE roll out
Hawkins tells industry he wants to deliver new IT capabilities "in sprints."
Defense Systems
X-47B drone avoids mothballs, will undergo further testing
Following two failed carrier landings, Navy decides to put the UAS through unspecified tests.
Ideas
In The Tank: This Week’s Best Defense and National Security Think Tank Offerings
The latest in wonk reads on national security, tech, and more. By Kedar Pavgi
Science & Tech
Counterfeits Can Kill U.S. Troops. So Why Isn't Congress and DoD Doing More to Stop it?
Customs officials can help greatly reduce counterfeit electronics that make their way to critical military systems, but toothless legislation is getting in their way. By Jim Burger and Kimberly Heifetz
Policy
Iran: U.S. Is Sending Mixed Messages on Sanctions
Iran's new president says he's still open to negotiations with the Obama administration. By Golnaz Esfandiari
Policy
China Declares Russia the Winner in Snowden Showdown
The growing alliance between China and Russia is the stuff of American diplomatic nightmares. By Heather Timmons
Defense Systems
Needed: A succession plan for the next generation of cyber defenders
What's required is a mentoring program that retains lessons learned while developing new cyber defense expertise.
Defense Systems
Air Force launches another Wideband Global SATCOM
The sixth satellite in the WGS system will be operational in 2014.
Defense Systems
DISA consolidates networks to support virtualization
By merging unclassified, classified networks, DISA aims to increase capability, reduce costs.
Ideas
Gen. Amos on Reinventing the Marines, Owning Sequester and Why COIN Is More Relevant Than Ever
The Marine Commandant talks about the future of warfare and how budget cuts are here to stay. By Stephanie Gaskell
Ideas
Overcoming Snowden: New Urgency for Friday’s U.S.-Russia Meeting
It’s no surprise Obama cancelled his September summit with Putin. Now it’s time for Chuck Hagel and John Kerry to weigh in on nuclear weapons. By Joe Cirincione
Threats
Top U.S. Marine Amos on Yemen: ‘I Don’t Know How It’s Going to Turn Out’
In an exclusive interview, Marine Corps Gen. James Amos said he is concerned Yemen is becoming 'a breeding ground' for al Qaeda -- and he doesn’t know what to expect next. By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy