Policy
Biden Selects Retired Gen. Lloyd Austin for Defense Secretary, Reportedly
Austin, the last commander of the Iraq War, would be the nation's first Black defense secretary.
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Policy
Trump Admin to Rename Two Bases for Space Force Over Military Objections
The Air Force had quietly agreed with Congress not to change anything until the NDAA settles a way forward on Confederate base names.
Threats
CISA Warns About Iran’s Offensive Cyber Capabilities
One observer suggests the alert is meant more for the adversary than defenders.
Ideas
Watch: Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., Commander, US Central Command
This interview was part of Defense One Outlook 2021, this year's virtual edition of our annual national-security summit.
Ideas
The Hidden Dangers in Biden’s Foreign Policy
The president-elect’s stated agenda will antagonize China and lead to conflict.
Ideas
Great Power Competition Is Too Narrow a Frame
The United States cannot hope to prevail and prosper unless it broadens its conception of the global struggle.
Science & Tech
‘Artificial Skin’ May One Day Make Troops Invisible, Even to Heat Sensors
Small interconnected panels mimic the color and temperature of their environment, similar to an octopus
Business
US Officials Say They Can Seal F-35 Sale to UAE Before Trump Leaves
But that would depend on both Congress and the Gulf state.
Ideas
Biden Must Save the Iran Nuclear Deal Before It’s Too Late
The president-elect has a real but limited window to reinstate a deal that froze Tehran’s nuclear efforts.
Ideas
Watch: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg / Outlook 2021
Stoltenberg discussed Afghanistan, burden-sharing, and more.
Ideas
Secretaries of State Are Now on the Frontlines of Defending Democracy
They need better access to national resources.
Policy
2021 NDAA Would Create a National Cyber Director
If the bill passes next week and is signed into law, another amendment would codify cybersecurity roles for sector-specific agencies.
Ideas
America Needs a COVID-19 Reckoning
Both parties wanted answers after 9/11. The pandemic has killed nearly 100 times more Americans.
Ideas
How Biden Can Help Warriors Save Warriors
Make a call, take a call, and be honest — it could help save a life.
Ideas