Ideas
Trump’s Threat to Bomb Iran's Cultural Sites Isn’t Just About Art
Throughout history, the destruction of culturally important sites has gone hand-in-hand with violence against civilians.
Ideas
After Years of NATO-Bashing, Trump Asks Allies for Help with Iran
But Britain, Germany, and France believe that everyone's interests are best served by the nuclear deal Trump hates.
Defense Systems
5G powers Air Force 'smart base of the future'
The Air Force is working with AT&T to rebuild and modernize communications infrastructure at Tyndall Air Force Base with 5G-powered capabilities.
Defense Systems
Cyber Solarium to back CISA as the lead response agency
Leveling up CISA and CyberCom and streamlining Congressional jurisdiction will be among the recommendations issued in an upcoming report from the Cyberspace Solarium Commission.
Defense Systems
DOD tries to shut down Oracle's JEDI appeal
Government attorneys argued that Oracle's allegations are moot, now that Microsoft won the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure procurement.
Defense Systems
Why the Air Force put Kubernetes in an F-16
The Air Force is increasingly deploying solutions like Kubernetes, the open-source platform for managing containerized workloads and services, to quickly deliver advanced capabilities to warfighters.
Defense Systems
Pentagon updates mid-tier, urgent acquisition policies
The Defense Department released long-awaited updates to acquisition policy at the close of 2019.
Business
What We Know About the Missiles Iran Fired Into Iraq
To begin with, they’re getting more accurate.
Threats
US, Iran Back Away From Conflict—For Now
The crisis appears to be cooling, at least for now, as U.S. lawmakers — and presumably the president — return their focus to the looming impeachment trial in the Senate.
Ideas
Don’t Let Iran Tensions Stop the Battle Against ISIS
My recent journey through northern Iraq revealed how fragile the region remains, and how extremism could once again take root.
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Science & Tech
Iran Is Getting Ready to Blow Up A Fake Aircraft Carrier, Again
To test weapons, try out tactics, and intimidate adversaries, Iranian forces may attack its barge-borne “carrier” as soon as March.
Threats
DHS Starts Collecting DNA From Some Detainees at US Border
Agencies will send samples to the FBI’s databases for indefinite storage.
Ideas
How Quickly Could Iran Get a Nuclear Bomb?
A former National Nuclear Security Administration coordinator explains breakout time — and why it’s getting shorter.
Threats
Iran Launched Missiles at Iraqi Bases with US Forces, Pentagon Says
More than a dozen ballistic missiles were fired at the Al-Assad air base in Anbar province and a base in Irbil, in Iraqi Kurdistan, a DOD statement said.
Threats
Offering No Evidence, Esper Says Soleimani Attack On US Was ‘Days’ Away
Meanwhile, confusion continues over draft letter citing plans to move U.S. forces in Iraq.
Ideas
What Motivates Chinese Peacekeeping?
China’s unusual status as a top contributor of both funds and troops to the UN's peacekeeping program has stirred suspicion.
Ideas