Ideas
After Raising the Stakes for North Korea Summit, Trump Walks Away
It seemed history was about to be made. Then the second meeting between the U.S. and North Korean leaders concluded abruptly.
Ideas
I Ran the Air War Over Gaddafi. Here's Why The US Should Stop Backing the Yemen War
One hopes Jared Kushner said it in Saudi Arabia, but Congress should curtail the Pentagon’s participation in this war.
Ideas
The India-Pakistan Crisis Has Lessons for Trump and Kim
As the U.S. president meets with North Korea’s dictator, he ought to heed the military escalation in South Asia.
Ideas
The Slender Path Back to the Iran Nuke Deal — and Away from War
U.S. policymakers outside the administration must speak up about the need to rejoin the JCPOA, and so pave the way for Trump's successor to do so.
Threats
Security Clearance Delays Are Hurting the Pentagon's Tech Workforce
The Defense Department is also looking to build out its recruitment staff, officials told Congress.
Ideas
The Dangerous Spread of Extremist Manifestos
Allegations against a Coast Guard lieutenant are a reminder that, by sharing the writings of terrorists, media outlets can amplify their impact.
Defense Systems
DOD's accelerated cyber hiring hits snags
Lack of hiring personnel and the complex security clearance process is slowing down implementation as the Cyber Excepted Service expands.
Threats
This ISIS Citizenship Case Could Set a Terrifying Precedent
An Alabama college student who joined ISIS in Syria wants to come home and take responsibility for her actions. The U.S. government says she was never a citizen—and can’t enter the country.
Defense Systems
Army selects NIH contract vehicle for new enterprise capability
NITAAC gets the nod for procuring support services.
Defense Systems
Army turns to category management in new IT approach
Deputy CIO declares 'no new money' for IT in new approach and is turning to category management can help.
Science & Tech
Top Nuke General: Russia Is Exploiting Gaps In Key Arms-Control Treaty
The leader of U.S. Strategic Command sees New START as vital, flawed, and in danger.
Threats
What to Watch as Trump-Kim II Gets Underway
Let's review how we got here — and why some observers say the stakes are even higher this time around.
Defense Systems
Conflict-of-interest charge threatens to derail JEDI
The Defense Department is reconsidering whether conflict-of-interest charges had an impact on the integrity of the contract.
Threats
No Military Threat on Southern US Border, Says NORTHCOM Commander
But the head of Northern Command says barriers have “some ramifications” for national security.
Ideas
Why Withdrawing from Syria and Afghanistan Won’t Save Much Money
The president’s desired troop drawdowns aren’t even penny-wise, and they’re probably pound-foolish.
Science & Tech
Microsoft Stands By Its $480 Million Pentagon Contract
The company reaffirmed its commitment to provide the Army with augmented reality headsets despite resistance from employees.
Defense Systems