Threats
Black Sea Incident Shows Russia's Determination to Claim Waters Illegally
The British warship was conducting a freedom-of-navigation exercise when it was harassed by Russian forces.
Policy
White House, Pentagon Finalizing Plans to Get Thousands of Interpreters out of Afghanistan
No decision yet on where and how Afghans and their families will be housed and fed as they await U.S. visas.
Ideas
Mark Milley, Anti-Racist
The Joint Chiefs chairman’s defense of anti-racism education continues his support for American values he says are the heart of the U.S. military.
Threats
US Troops on Base Less Likely to Seek Extremist Content Than Americans in General, Study Finds
Service branches differ in their engagement with anti-Black extremism or anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, internet research firm says in upcoming report.
Ideas
What Really Happened in the Black Sea? A Victory for Russian Disinformation
The global tempest around the June 23 incident reminds us of our responsibility to verify before we share.
Ideas
Add Natural Conservation to Security-Cooperation Efforts
Protecting ecosystems can reduce destabilizing refugee flows, resource insecurity, and more.
Science & Tech
It's Time to Wargame Against an AI-Enabled China
Top commanders say military training needs to reflect how artificial intelligence will change the pace of war.
Policy
Austin, Milley Push Back on Lawmakers’ ‘Critical Race Theory’ Accusations
Republicans ask why West Point cadets learn about ‘White Rage,’ in pointed exchanges with nation’s first Black defense secretary.
Policy
Uncertainty About Post-Withdrawal Plans Clouds Biden’s Upcoming Meeting with Afghanistan’s Ghani
Still, experts say, the White House meeting will be an overdue show of support for the Afghan government.
Ideas
Fix the Pacific Deterrence Fund—and the Deeper Problem It Reveals
The military services are organized for efficient force development, not warfighting.
Policy
The Marine Corps Is Redesigning Infantry Battalions for the Future
Recommendations for a nimbler unit organization with fewer grunts and more tech will go to the commandant next year.
Defense Systems
How NGA is handling hybrid telework
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has begun to relax some of its COVID-19 safety procedures, but the challenge has been managing workers across different physical locations, networks and work schedules.
Defense Systems
States rely on National Guard cyber units
Governors in 27 states have called on the National Guard to help state and local agencies secure elections and combat ransomware.
Defense Systems
Pentagon 'actively' considering JEDI options, Hicks says
The Pentagon is actively working through alternatives for potentially replacing the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure cloud program, according to Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks.
Defense Systems
DOD watchdog says DDS director didn't mistreat employees
A probe found that Defense Digital Service Brett Goldstein did condone the use of unapproved encrypted communications apps and also identified discussion among staffers about programming a script to rig an online competition.
Defense Systems
Data sharing is critical for JADC2, but reciprocity is hard to enforce
It's going to take more than a new policy to achieve the Defense Department's ultimate goal of connecting every sensor and shooter through Joint All Domain Command and Control.
Defense Systems