Ideas
A Big New Idea for U.S.-Pakistan Relations
After a cooling off period, the Obama administration put Pakistan back on the agenda last week promising new talks. It would help if the administration came prepared with something new to discuss. By Daniel Markey
Science & Tech
Israel Is Stuck in a Security Limbo
Even as Israel's neighbors grapple with internal turmoil, the fate of the negotiations with Palestine stands on a knife's edge. By Frida Ghitis
Business
Government Managers Rail At Budget Cuts
Senior executives are frustrated at constraints stemming from funding shortages, along with a lack of support from Capitol Hill. By Kellie Lunney
Defense Systems
Boeing to begin producing all-electric satellites
New propulsion system touted as weight, cost saver.
Defense Systems
Sequestration said to strain Navy readiness
Budget cuts compound $2B already backlogged for deferred maintenance.
Defense Systems
Oshkosh Truck will supply more MRAP armor
Army awards new contract to harden off-road version of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle.
Ideas
How the U.S. Justified Dropping the Bomb on Hiroshima
Excerpts from <em>The Atlantic's</em> archives in 1946 show the debate behind this pivotal moment in history. By Caroline Kitchener
Business
How the Pentagon Found $1 Billion to Cut Civilian Furloughs to Just Six Days
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announces that civilian furlough days will be reduced from 11 to 6 days. Here's how he found $1 billion to pay for it. By Stephanie Gaskell
Business
Pentagon Cuts Furlough Days Down to Six
Defense managers found savings to avert additional mandatory unpaid days for civilian workers. By Kellie Lunney
Business
Where Are All the Good Drone Pilots?
Drones are the future of the Air Force. But too many drone pilots are failing initial training or failing to earn promotions. Now it’s time to develop and support the pilots who fly them. By Col. Brad Hoagland
Science & Tech
China's Military Hackers Are Trying to Break into America's Infrastructure
Systems at power plants and water facilities especially vulnerable to infiltration. By Gwynn Guilford
Threats
Will Banning Plastic Toy Guns in Pakistan Stop Future Militants?
Some campaigners want to stop a violent culture from being formed at the youngest ages. By Abubakar Siddique
Defense Systems
DOD civilian furloughs reduced to 6 days
Defense Secretary Hagel attributed the decrease to changes impacting military readiness capabilities.
Defense Systems
Navy announces hosted virtual desktop pilot program
HVD will support a BYOD strategy, reduce IT costs.
Threats
Interview with Ryan Crocker: Assad will Prevail 'Yard by Bloody Yard'
America’s premier diplomat would intervene in Syria if President Obama asked, even though it probably wouldn’t do much good. By Stephanie Gaskell
Science & Tech
About Those Chinese Aircraft Carrier Pics: What We Know and What We Can Guess
There’s a lot to glean from the Google Earth pictures of China’s first homegrown aircraft. Assuming that’s what this is. By Jeffrey Lin and P.W. Singer
Science & Tech
How Bad Commercial GEOINT Helped Sink the USS Guardian
NGA says over-reliance on error ridden commercial satellite imagery, among other missteps, doomed the USS Guardian to strike a reef. By Bob Brewin
Threats
Dempsey Warns of 'Significant Threat Stream'
Western interests are a target, according to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. By Matt Berman
Policy
Military Aid Didn't Buy Pakistan and It Won't Buy Egypt
$1.3 billion in annual aid payments to Egypt won't buy the loyalty Washington is looking for. By David Rohde
Threats