Defense Systems
NSA to release VPN security advisory amid telework boom
Organizations that spent the past decade hardening their corporate networks must now contend with their workforce signing in from insecure, unmanaged personal devices at home.
Science & Tech
Biden Pledged to ‘Prohibit’ US Tech Companies From Helping China. It Won’t Be Easy
There’s a growing bipartisan appetite to block and ban China from buying U.S. tech. But actually enforcing blockades requires work.
Threats
Election Experts Warn of November Disaster
The primary season underlined some new problems and others that have been apparent for years.
Policy
Army Was Reviewing More Than Confederate Base Names, Officials Reveal
Among the potential friction points eyed were Army National Guard units with nicknames honoring Confederate leaders.
Threats
FBI Opens a China-Related Counterintelligence Investigation Every 10 Hours
FBI Director Chris Wray says China is increasing its illegal activity to subvert the U.S. during the pandemic.
Ideas
Democrats, Be Bold on National Security
Even before the pandemic, it was clear that more money didn’t mean more real security.
Ideas
Does the Pentagon Understand What a Navy Is For?
Fleet-force planning has been seized by a Joint Staff and Defense Secretary who put budget-slicing before strategy.
Ideas
The NDAA Should Prompt a Rethinking of Costly U.S. Foreign Policy
The annual defense authorization bill offers a chance to end wars and programs that are not worth their price.
Ideas
Build a National Counter-Drone Network
Defensive drones stationed at airports and other likely points of attack could be teleoperated from one or more central facilities.
Ideas
The US Pioneered Digital Contact Tracing. Why Aren't We Using It to Fight COVID-19?
Other countries' experience with tracing apps helps explain why.
Threats
Mozambique Is Emerging As The Next Islamic Extremist Hotspot
A terror group affiliated with the Islamic State has been stepping up tactics and claiming bigger targets.
Ideas
Why Is Russia Undermining International Efforts in Syria?
Western negotiators must give no ground in Moscow’s attempts to evade its responsibilities.
Threats
In Russian Bounties, Former Diplomats See Effort To Mess With US — But Not Much More
Moscow’s strategic calculus is much harder to parse.
Business
'How Much and How Fast': Biden Watchers Anticipate Defense Spending Crunch
Part 4: From the size of the US military to outdated 'legacy' weapons, experts say something has to give.
Science & Tech