Threats
How the NSA is Using Cell Phone Data to Drone Civilians (In Pakistan)
Technological shifts have allowed agency to pinpoint terrorist targets. By Philip Bump
Ideas
Pakistan's New Big Threat Isn't Terrorism—It's Water
Shortages of the precious resource threaten to destabilize the region even further. By Aziz Nayani
Defense Systems
Carter details DOD's push for more special cyber operations teams
Deputy secretary of defense stresses cybersecurity in the context of sequestration and the Asia pivot.
Defense Systems
Navy builds carriers to support drone fleets
The first Ford-class carrier will be operational by 2016.
Ideas
Goodbye Anti-War, Hello Anti-Secrecy
Unable to stop war, the peace movement believes information freedom could be next. To them, Snowden, Manning and Assange are heroes. And it’s not just a cause, it’s an identity. By Kevin Baron
Policy
McCain Is Wrong About Dempsey on Syria
Sen. John McCain wants answer from the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Syria. But surely he knows Gen. Martin Dempsey isn't going to answer them. By James Joyner
Policy
Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks Coming Soon—and John Kerry May Be the Reason Why
The secretary of state made the announcement in Jordan on Friday. By Matt Vasilogambros
Policy
Is the UN Making a Law of Space?
Consensus is growing on a major multinational space treaty. By Josh Meyer
Business
Ditch the QDR
The Pentagon just conducted two major strategy reviews. So why does it need the QDR? By Doug Wilson
Science & Tech
Someone Purchased the Most Important Data Center on the West Coast
Only two other buildings rival this data center in size and importance. By Simone Foxman
Science & Tech
Cyborg Accessories, Made by Google
The tech giant will be taking personalized computing to new level. By Christopher Mims
Ideas
Here’s Why Taliban Talks Will Fail
Afghan negotiators insist peace talks with the Taliban will resume despite the recent collapse of efforts to get them started. Don’t bet on success. By James Kitfield
Defense Systems
Defending DOD networks with a single security architecture
The DOD's vision of the Joint Information Environment includes enhanced network security through standardized configurations and shared security protocols at the enterprise level.
Defense Systems
Navy awards $900M contract for cyber operations
Thirteen companies will provide interoperable C5ISR and enterprise information services.
Defense Systems
Successful launch by MUOS-2 military satellite
MUOS-2 is part of a next generation narrowband military communication system.
Threats
Biden: 'America's Back'
As Americans grow more weary of U.S. involvement overseas, Vice President Joe Biden insists "there is no reason why we cannot bring greater focus to the Asia-Pacific and keep our eye on the ball in the Middle East.” By Stephanie Gaskell
Science & Tech
Nuclear Doomsday is Coming Today. You’ll Want to See This.
Joshua, would you like to play Global Thermonuclear War? Then get a load of NUKEMAP 2.0 -- now in 3-D! By Elaine M. Grossman
Business
Air Force to Discharge Sexual Assault Offenders
In its latest effort to crack down on sexual assault offenders, the Air Force is now kicking all of them out of the military. By Stephanie Gaskell
Business
Lawmakers Continue to Press Pentagon on Furloughs
Legality of furloughing civilian employees at working capital funds questioned. By Kellie Lunney
Threats