Ideas
In the Tank: Don’t Forget About the Sequester
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
Threats
Asia: The Most Dangerous Continent
From bird flu to nuclear war, no part of the world has as much potential start global crises. By Moisés Naim
Ideas
TRADOC Commander: Train on Ability, Regardless of Gender
Soldier 2020 is the Army’s deliberate effort to level the military career playing field for men and women. Here is what to expect and why. By Gen. Robert W. Cone
Threats
What Happened to Iraq?
Terrorist that the U.S. subdued, but never defeated, have reemerged and now threaten to restart Iraq's sectarian civil war. By Norman Ricklefs
Business
Back to Work! Federal Employees To Return Thursday Morning
After a late night vote, the White House told federal employees to expect to return to work Thursday morning, but check the OMB website for updates. By GovExec Staff
Business
Report: NSA Director To Step Down in April
NSA Director Gen. Keith Alexander is reportedly set to step down in April. By Connor Simpson
Ideas
No NSA Poster Child: The Real Story of 9/11 Hijacker Khalid al-Mihdhar
Sen. Dianne Feinstein is wrong to claim today’s NSA data collection would have stopped 9/11. We had the technology and data to catch Khalid al-Mihdhar. By Michael German
Ideas
Submarines Alone Are Not Enough Nuclear Deterrent
No one leg of the nuclear triad, alone, can be considered an effective deterrence to nuclear war. By Robert Spalding
Business
Senate Shutdown Deal Includes Back-Pay Measure For Furloughed Feds
Even if the legislation passes, it may be a while before furloughed civilians receive their paychecks. By Kellie Lunney
Policy
Senate Shutdown Deal Moves to House, Again
House GOP scheduled for 3 p.m. meeting on bill that will require Democratic support. By Billy House
Business
Afghan War Waste Revealed: Coalition Lost $230 Million in Spare Parts
One year ago, ISAF learned it had lost track of more than $300 million in taxpayer funded vehicle parts for the Afghan army. Now, the inspector general let the public know. By Kevin Baron
Science & Tech
Shutdown Shutters Very Large Array Radio Telescope
A lack of federal funding forces the iconic telescope to halt its research activities on outer space. By Bob Brewin
Business
Budget Crunches and Travel Restrictions Force Army Conference Online
The service says that streaming conference panels is a 'cost effective' way of reaching the Army's audience while encouraging professional development. By Bob Brewin
Defense Systems
Seapower symposium cancelled due to shutdown
The Chief of Naval Operation said the biennial conference is a victim of the government shutdown.
Threats
New Study Says Iraq War Led to Half a Million Iraqi Deaths
For every three people killed by violence in Iraq, two died as a result of conflict-crippled health care, water and transportation systems, a new study finds. By Marina Koren
Ideas
Is John Kerry a Better Secretary of State Than Hillary Clinton?
In the last two months, Kerry has reopened mideast peace talks, negotiated a chemical weapons ban in Syria, found common ground with Russia and met in a historic sit-down with Iran's foreign minister. By Michael Hirsh
Threats
Obama Was Wrong When He Said the U.S. Doesn't Do Pinpricks
Ever since Iraq and Afghanistan, the U.S. has mainly only intervened militarily in small, strategic ways. By Lionel Beehner
Business
How Does the Government Decide Which Workers Are Essential?
Pentagon officials don't like using the word 'essential' when it comes to furloughing employees. So how do they decide who's exempt from the shutdown? By Brittany Ballenstedt
Policy
Will There Be a Debt Ceiling Deal?
With thousands of civilian defense workers on furlough and warnings that readiness is eroding, time is running out to reach to a deal on the debt limit. By National Journal Staff
Business