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
Russia Hasn't Gotten Over the Cold War
Moscow still thinks its 1989, and its showing. By Michael Hirsh
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