Threats
FEMA Sees ‘Mass Exit’ of Employees Amid Surge in Disasters
Even as its temporary workforce grows, its career staff are struggling to handle more than a thousand ongoing responses.
Policy
Court Hits Pause on Vaccine Mandate for DOD, Other Federal Employees
A judge said Biden overstepped his authority in imposing the mandate, which has led more than 97% of feds to get fully or partially vaccinated.
Policy
Japan PM Kishida’s Top Concerns for Biden: Covid, Climate, & China
New and old issues—including over U.S. troops—are on the agenda this week in their first virtual meeting as world leaders.
Policy
Will Space Force Protect Orbiting Gas Stations and Bases on the Moon?
As U.S. companies venture farther from Earth, whether the newest service will protect them remains under discussion.
Ideas
Biden’s Gray-Zone Gaffe Highlights a Real Dilemma
It’s high time for NATO and its member governments to define what kinds of aggression short of war require a unified response.
Threats
Blinken Delivers Closing Argument In Rebuke of Russia
America’s top diplomat refuted Russia’s claims that it is acting in self-defense on the Ukrainian border.
Ideas
Slouching Towards Armageddon
As Cold War-type dangers return, we should restore the things that once pulled the world back from the brink.
Science & Tech
Navy Shouldn't Build Next-Gen Destroyers Until Tech is Proven, Navy Secretary Signals
More testing needed on new tech “so that we don't get ahead of ourselves,” says Del Toro, citing mistakes made building the futuristic Zumwalt-class.
Threats
Biden Promises More Troops In Poland, Romania If Russia Invades Ukraine
The president said he is unwilling to consider troop cuts in potential negotiations with Putin.
Threats
Air Force Must Harden Pacific Bases Against Missiles, Secretary Says
Today’s unhardened, undispersed hangars are easy targets for a new generation of Chinese weapons, Frank Kendall said.
Ideas
Ukraine Needs Help Surviving Airstrikes, Not Just Killing Tanks
A Russian invasion would likely start with a punishing bombardment intended to induce quick capitulation.
Policy
NSA Can Now Order Other Agencies to Fix Their IT Systems
A White House memo grants the intelligence agency new powers under the May 2021 executive order on cybersecurity.
Science & Tech
New Report Offers Glimpse Of How AI Will Remake Spywork
AI could accelerate intelligence use, if the government can get out of the way, new report says
Threats
Declassified Report Details Afghan Air Force Reliance on Contractors
Watchdog warned that without help, the Afghan Air Force would collapse.
Ideas