Threats
Private Group Keeps Afghanistan Evacuations Flying Despite Ground Halt
Group leader: “There are Americans saying, ‘Help me, help me, help me.’ And the State Department is saying, ‘Fill out your form in triplicate.’”
Policy
Project Maven Shows Need for Better Acquisition Policies, DOD Watchdog Finds
The Air Force's AI project moved fast. One of its lessons is the need for better acquisition policies and documentation.
Policy
US 'Unequivocal’ to Russia on Right of Ukraine, Others, to Join NATO
U.S. diplomats rejected Moscow's demand that Kiev be forever barred from the Western alliance.
Threats
Marine Amphibious Combat Vehicles Returning to the Water
A tow mechanism problem led to a three-month suspension from waterborne operations.
Ideas
The Metaverse Offers Much Potential For Terrorists and Extremists
The coming immersive virtual reality version of the internet will bring all the problems of today's 2D version.
Policy
Who’s in Charge of US Space Policy?
Space professionals worry the National Space Council is ceding its defense portfolio.
Policy
Intelligence Agency Looks to Mix Cleared, Uncleared Workers
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency wants to build workspaces that can accommodate a hybrid workforce of people and organizations with and without security clearances.
Policy
US Will Make ‘No Firm Commitments’ In Russia Talks This Week, Admin Official Says
Everything discussed at the meeting will also need to be considered by Washington and allies, the official said.
Ideas
Who’s Afraid of an ICBM Review?
It’s worth spending five figures to assess whether to move ahead with a program that could cost more than a quarter-trillion dollars.
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Science & Tech
Common Office Desk Phone Could Be Leaking Info to Chinese Government, Report Alleges
Phones by Yealink have been observed sending encrypted messages to Chinese servers three times a day.
Threats
Working With China on Climate is ‘Most Important Element’ of the Decade, NSC Official Says
Kurt Campbell also talked about how Biden’s China policy is different from Trump’s and how to reconcile cooperation with an authoritarian state.
Ideas
Six Things Veterans Can Do to Strengthen Our Democracy
Work to inoculate our communities against disinformation, increase civil participation, and collaborate to build our nation’s vital institutions.
Ideas