Threats
Pentagon Says Guard Did Not Tear-Gas Protesters; Downplays Role In Militarized Response
A senior official also said SecDef was unaware of the plan to clear a public park for a Trump photo op.
Ideas
Police Militarization Has Fostered a Culture that Sees Protesters as ‘The Enemy’
I served 27 years as a police officer, I have observed this militarization firsthand, and studied how it affects confrontations.
Ideas
Is the Conflict in Libya a Preview of the Future of Warfare?
Drones. Mercenaries. Disinformation campaigns waged on social media.
Ideas
Trump Finally Gets the War He Wanted
Gen. Milley and Secretary Esper accompanied the president to a photo op — and right into his American war.
Threats
Trump, GOP Allies Reach For Military Response To Domestic Protests
In startling language, Defense Secretary Mark Esper referred to American streets as “the battlespace.”
Science & Tech
US Navy Prepares to Connect Newest Carrier to Other Warships
The Gerald Ford is in the Atlantic with the Harry Truman.
Ideas
Americans Should Fight Propaganda, Like We Used To
Do we care what the rest of the world believes about us? We should.
Defense Systems
NSA applies its talents to COVID-related security
The National Security Agency is working to protect its own critical activities, safeguard medical research and get the economy moving.
Ideas
The Coronavirus Is Raising the Likelihood of Great-Power Conflict
U.S. efforts to increase deterrence must be carefully calibrated to avoid accidental escalation.
Policy
What the National Guard Is Doing During the Protests
Guardsmen appear to have been involved in at least one fatal clash.
Ideas
Estonia Already Lives Online. Why Can’t the United States?
Using secure identification, people there can bank, apply for government assistance, file for sick leave, order prescriptions, and get medical care—all online.
Threats
Weekend of Violent Protests Leaves Trail of Damage for Feds
A Federal Protective Service officer was killed, dozens of Secret Service officers were wounded, and government buildings and monuments were vandalized.
Ideas
When Civilian Protest Is Labeled 'Urban Warfare'
When state officials say they face "a sophisticated network of urban warfare,” they're looking through the lens of a militarized police force.
Ideas
It’s Time to Listen to the Doomsday Planners
Another pandemic, or a terrorist attack, could cripple an unprepared executive branch.
Ideas
To Boost NATO’s Presence in the Black Sea, Get Creative
Alliance fleets aren't getting bigger to match Moscow's moves in the region, so it's time to think differently.
Policy
On Chaotic Day, Trump Vows To ‘Eliminate’ Hong Kong’s Special Status
The move is intended to dissuade China. Some analysts believe it will do the opposite.
Science & Tech
The Intelligence Community Wants New COVID-19 Tracking Tools
A call has gone out for contactless testing, contact tracing without smartphones, mutation mapping, and more.
Science & Tech