Policy
Sorry, Florida, Looks Like You’re Not Getting US Space Command
Despite lobbying, Sunshine State left off shortlist for command’s new headquarters.
Policy
Trump Removes Top DHS Staff
The slew of departures, apparently without plan or precedent, drew bipartisan criticism on Capitol Hill.
Science & Tech
The Army Wants AI to Read Soldiers’ Minds
A new study from the Army Research Lab may help AI-infused weapons and tools better understand their human operators.
Policy
The US Escalates Even Further Against Iran—To What End?
Declaring the country’s most powerful security services a terrorist organization is just the Trump administration’s latest move in a long pressure campaign against Iran.
Policy
Shakeup at Homeland Security as Border Pressures Mount
President Trump pledged to go in a "tougher" direction after withdrawing his nomination to lead ICE on Friday and accepting Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen's resignation on Sunday.
Ideas
America, You're Not Listening to Us
Russia’s ambassador: We’re ready for urgently needed security dialogue — when our U.S. counterparts are ready to engage in good faith.
Ideas
Yemen Cannot Afford to Wait
The scars in the country run deep—and the U.S. shares responsibility.
Defense Systems
ARL wants anticipatory AI to adapt to soldiers' needs
Brain activity could be harnessed to optimize a performance of a human-machine team, according to an ARL researcher.
Threats
Staffing Shortages Impede State Department Monitoring of War-Zone Contracts
Watchdog finds several bureaus allowed questionable invoices to go through.
Ideas
The False Promises of Trump’s Arms Sales
U.S. export deals are undermining regional stability and sending jobs abroad.
Business
Pentagon’s Focus On China and Russia Expected to Alter US Arms Sales
A new report shows a decline in Middle Eastern nations’ share of overall exports.
Policy
Expect Shanahan's Niger-Ambush Review in 'Weeks': Official
A 4-star general will conduct a new review of the 2017 ambush that killed four U.S. troops in Niger.
Threats
One in Five TSA Screeners Quits Within Six Months
TSA administrator says low pay is to blame and promises new compensation system soon.
Science & Tech