Ideas
US Civil-Military Relations Are Complicated, But Not Broken
Through the sturm und drang, it is possible to see four core truths.
Ideas
Make US Army Aviation More Lethal
A few tweaks—and one big move—could dramatically increase the combat power available to commanders.
Policy
Pentagon Works to Sharpen Definition of ‘Extremism’
Review could reshape cooperation with domestic agencies, consequences for troops’ social media posts, and more.
Science & Tech
US Will Try Using Lasers to Send Data From Space to Drones
In the first experiment of its kind, military researchers will attempt to link drones to satellites via light.
Ideas
Putin Suddenly Looks Very Small
With Trump out of office, the Russian leader has nobody else. Biden has NATO, the G-7, and the upper hand.
Ideas
The Domestic Counterterrorism Strategy Is a Good Start—But Needs More
For at least three reasons, domestic CT strategy is harder than the international one that worked against al Qaeda.
Ideas
The New Pentagon Slush Fund
Congress should reject the Pacific Deterrence Initiative before it’s too late.
Policy
Russia, US Will Launch Arms Control Talks To Avoid ‘Accidental War’
The agreement reached during the summit between President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin is “a positive first step,” according to one analyst.
Business
Air Force Begins Search For New Refueling Tanker as Lawmakers Push Airbus
Some lawmakers want the Air Force to terminate its KC-46 contract with Boeing.
Science & Tech
NATO Members Agree to Broad Tech, Environmental Agenda
A new tech accelerator and innovation fund comes with new commitments on cyber resilience and a collective look at emissions.
Policy
Give Lasers Back to the Missile Defense Agency, Lawmaker Says
Rep. Langevin slams Trump-administration decision to defund MDA research.
Ideas
A Better Way to Measure Returns on U.S. Security Cooperation Investments
Though return-on-investment analysis seems like the obvious approach, it simply does not work for measuring security cooperation activities.
Defense Systems