Ideas
Redraw the Limits on Lethal Force Against Terror Groups
As the Biden administration reviews policies for use of lethal force outside war zones, it must be certain it’s not perpetuating a cycle of “forever wars.”
Ideas
Narcissism and National Security
A century ago, the doings of ordinary citizens barely mattered to national security. Today, they matter a great deal more.
Ideas
The US Needs to Impose Costs on China for Its Economic Warfare
The linchpin of a more effective deterrence is developing a more effective way to hurt the Chinese Communist Party if it will not stop hurting the United States.
Policy
At House Hearing, Defense Appropriators Discuss Everything But the Budget
The Biden administration has yet to submit a 2022 budget request, limiting Congress’ ability to oversee defense spending.
Ideas
America Needs Competitive Intelligence
Agencies ought to be thinking about how to bring U.S. capabilities to bear on adversaries’ vulnerabilities, in competition as well as in conflict.
Policy
Army Reorganizes Investigations Office After Fort Hood Review; Austin, Milley Signal More Changes
The service will remove harassment investigations from units, but keep them within the military ranks. Is that enough?
Science & Tech
Nobody Wants Rules in Space
As space becomes more crowded, there’s little hope for new international rules to make it safer.
Ideas
Why We Need the Advanced Battle Management System
The character of war is changing; ABMS provides the tools for effective command and control into the future.
Policy
‘A Lot of Risk’ in Army’s Proposed 2022 Budget, Service Leaders Say
As details remain under wraps, lawmakers fret about possible cuts.
Threats
Pentagon Has No Plans to Shoot Down Free-falling Chinese Rocket
Secretary Austin is monitoring the large rocket’s decaying orbit, but spokesman says it’s “too early” to develop options to intercept.
Policy
Some US Military Bases Begin to Loosen Mask Rules
As some states drop COVID restrictions, commanders from coast to coast are attempting to walk a safe line.
Science & Tech
Tough Conditions and Contested Communication Are Forcing the US Military To Reinvent AI
Those miracle apps on your phone are powered by cloud computing and high-bandwidth data transfer. What does AI look like when those features are missing?
Policy
‘That’s Why I Wear the Uniform:’ Milley Calls Racial, Religious Equality His ‘North Star’
The chairman’s remarks at an ROTC commissioning come amid Pentagon efforts to address inequality in the ranks.
Defense Systems
Senate defense committee delays NDAA markup
Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), chairman for the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced that the committee would delay marking up the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act due to "uncertainty" in White House budget delivery.
Defense Systems