Defense Systems
Warfighters need trusted sensors
DOD is working on innovative new solutions that mitigate smartphone risks by focusing on smartphone sensor control.
Policy
The Trump-Putin Relationship, As Dictated by the Kremlin
Why does the White House cede control of the narrative to the Russians?
Ideas
Recycle Your Batteries, Before China Wins That Race, Too
With global demand rising for critical and rare earth materials in new tech, it's not too late for the U.S. to secure its own sources.
Defense Systems
Transforming weapon systems cybersecurity
Defense contractors must think beyond large-scale technical upgrades and instead focus on promoting incremental changes that can measurably reduce risk now.
Ideas
What ‘Game of Thrones’ Teaches Us About Intelligence
George R.R. Martin’s maesters are close to Kent’s ideal intelligence professional — with illuminating similarities and differences.
Policy
In Win for Bolton, International Criminal Court Will Not Prosecute US Troops
“Today’s my second-happiest day,” he said.
Science & Tech
AI Is Already Keeping Tabs on 1 Million Clearance Holders
Trusted Workforce 2.0 tools regularly scan a set of data sources for anomalies in the behaviors of more than a million federal and private workers.
Defense Systems
AI-enabled drones expand search and rescue options
Researchers at Virginia Tech are working to inject machine learning into search and rescue protocols and optimize autonomous, multi-drone teams to make searches more effective.
Ideas
Trump’s Border Obsession Is Courting Disaster
The president’s single-minded focus on immigration is shortchanging Homeland Security’s other crucial functions, from election security to emergency response.
Ideas
Brexit Heralds a Decline of Anglo-American Power
The UK’s all-but-inevitable departure from the EU may well scuttle NATO. U.S. officials must be prepared.
Policy
Trump Gives 2020 Democrats a National-Security ‘Opportunity,’ Says Rep. Moulton
Weighing his own bid, the Iraq vet wants presidential candidates to challenge Trump on global leadership, troops, and veterans.
Ideas
The Plan to Resurrect the North Korea Nuclear Talks
Trump wants a “big deal” with North Korea. Seoul would like him to settle for something a little smaller.
Science & Tech
The Pentagon Is Killing a Key Independent-Research Program
For decades, JASON studies helped DOD and other agencies get outside perspectives on scientific and technical topics.
Defense Systems
USAF adds competitive career categories for cyber, space
The Air Force is trying to improve training and talent retention by adding seven new competitive career categories for officers that will include cyber, intelligence and space.
Ideas
Tyndall and Offutt AFBs Need More Repair Money — and Fast
US Air Force readiness will suffer if Congress doesn’t approve more funds by June.
Defense Systems