Ideas
China’s Fusion Research Is Heating Up
The EAST reactor in Hefei broke records last month as it edges toward the sustained stellar temperatures needed to generate fusion energy.
Threats
Afghanistan is ‘Not a Winnable War,’ White House Says as Taliban Storms Country
President Ghani leaves Washington empty handed, as Biden rejects Republican calls to reverse U.S. troop withdrawal.
Science & Tech
New Laws Are ‘Probably Needed’ to Force US Firms to Patch Known Cyber Vulnerabilities, NSA Official Says
Too many firms are shying away from replacing old gear that is only getting easier for criminals to attack
Defense Systems
Joint operations demand a digital battlefield. Here are key steps for delivering
Cloud-based high-performance computing that is pushed out to the edge gives deployed troops the speed and ubiquitous network connectivity to help them leverage AI tools and enable functionality tailored to the specific mission.
Threats
Digital Authoritarianism is a National Security Threat, Pentagon Cyber Leader Says
The U.S. must fund the development of technology that can compete with the offerings of authoritarian countries, said Mieke Eoyang, deputy assistant defense secretary for cyber policy.
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