Ideas
Regulate Social-Media Companies
They have proven unwilling to change algorithms and data-collection policies that stoke extremism and undermine national security.
Threats
US Flies B-52 Bomber To Gulf In Show of Force Against Iran
“We were also thinking…'Would they try to test the U.S. military in the early days of the new administration?'”
Ideas
How Biden Can Reduce the Danger of Nuclear War
The world needs more sanity and justice. Here are four steps to help avoid destroying the world.
Threats
Biden Calls Putin ‘To Make Clear’ Where US Stands
In a marked change, the president read off a list of grievances — and discussed the potential for additional nuclear arms controls.
Science & Tech
2021 Is the Year the Small Drone Arms Race Heats Up
The cat-and-mouse of drone defense and offense is entering a new phase.
Business
Raytheon Expects Biden to Block $500M Bomb Sale to Saudi Arabia
Yet industry executives believe foreign arms sales will remain a priority of the new administration.
Policy
‘The Ban Should Never Have Been Imposed’
Former Army Secretary Eric Fanning says it’s time for Congress to pass a law that protects transgender servicemembers.
Business
Sikorsky and Boeing Unveil New Helicopter that Could Replace US Army Black Hawk
The coaxial helicopter is based on the companies’ Defiant prototype.
Breaking News
Threats
Saudis Expanding US Military Access to Airfields, Port, to Counter Iran
The year-old initiative is intended to give CENTCOM “more options” in a fight, general reveals.
Policy
Biden Orders New Review of Sexual Assault Policies in Military
Combatant commanders are to send plans and best practices within two weeks.
Threats
War Avoided, Biden Transition Brings ‘Opportunity’ for New Iran Relations, Top General Says
‘Our goal was to deter a war,’ said CENTCOM’s Gen. McKenzie of the past few months, en route to the region for his first visit under the new administration.
Ideas
Three Steps to Fight Online Disinformation and Extremism
The long-term solution recommended by experts is rarely discussed by pundits and politicians.
Ideas
Iran Will Still be a Slog
We can expect Tehran to use three tactics to seek advantage in negotiations.
Ideas
Purity Tested, Senators Confirm General Austin for SecDef
With little actual opposition in the end, members voted for the waiver and the man.
Science & Tech
Nuclear Modernization Questions Loom After New START Extension
The treaty’s extension highlights its limits as well as its strengths.
Ideas