Science & Tech
How Lockheed Martin Is Trying To Link Everything on the Battlefield
Experiment by experiment, the company is weaving aircraft, ground vehicles, satellites, and the rest into a network that will someday give commanders unprecedented decision-support options.
Ideas
Trump's War-Crime Pardons Undermine the Military
Once again, our president has used the military as a political tool to its detriment as an institution.
Policy
Apprehensions of Undocumented Immigrants on US-Mexico Border Continue to Fall
The figure is the lowest since July 2018 and marks the fifth consecutive month that the number has dropped.
Ideas
What America’s Allies Really Think About Trump’s Syria Decision
During a few wild weeks in October, U.S. allies watched as their own worst nightmare befell America’s Kurdish partners in Syria. Here’s what that means for America’s standing in the world.
Policy
Esper, Milley Push South Korea to Pay More for US Troop Protection
South Korean Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo declined to confirm reports that Trump is asking for a 400-percent hike.
Science & Tech
Amazon Will Protest JEDI Cloud Contract; Cites ‘Political Influence’
In July, Trump said he was "looking into" the $10 billion contract, which went to Microsoft last month.
Ideas
We Haven’t Done Enough to Ensure That America Never Tortures Again
The first post-9/11 commander of the Gitmo detention facility maps out what’s done and what still needs doing.
Science & Tech
US Is Moving Too Slowly to Harness Drones and AI, Former SOCOM Commander Says
Tony Thomas says he wishes he’d spent less time growing his command and more time pushing it to embrace new technology.
Ideas
Erdogan Blasts US at White House. Was That Good for NATO?
Critics howled at Trump’s invitation to the Turkish autocrat. Others clench their teeth and say it’s paramount to keep Ankara in the anti-Russian alliance.
Threats
About 600 US Troops to Remain in Syria, Esper Says
But for what mission? Pentagon chief says Trump’s focus on "keeping" oil is part of fighting ISIS.
Ideas
Ep. 59: The future of European security
Here's a look at some of the ways Europe is changing amid various pressures from Russia, China and the NATO alliance.
Science & Tech
US Vets Targeted by Foreign Actors Aiming to Sway Elections, Experts Tell Congress
Actors from Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Macedonia, and elsewhere gain access to online forums by impersonating vets they find online
Ideas
Trump's Bullying of Ukraine Set Off Alarms Throughout the US Government
The first day of impeachment hearings revealed repeated threats to resign and repeated referrals to lawyers of possible violations of U.S. law by U.S. officials.
Policy
Erdoğan Defies Trump. So Why Do They Get Along?
The two have undeniable personal chemistry, but their countries are drifting apart.
Ideas