Policy
US: Afghan Security Strategy Is ‘Working,’ Despite Insider Attacks
A Pentagon spokesman cites a two-thirds decrease in attacks since the war’s peak eight years ago.
Ideas
A Serial Killing Spree That Threatens Us All
Can John Bolton be stopped before he further undermines U.S. national security?
Science & Tech
Russian Intel Chief: Internet Should be Controlled By ‘Proper Authorities’
The FSB says it’s trying to curb extremism online — but it’s also muting foreign and dissenting voices.
Policy
Here’s The Pentagon’s Initial Plan For Creating a Space Force
Parts of the Air Force, Navy and Army would move into a sixth branch, but the NRO will likely remain independent.
Ideas
Three Questions from Last Month’s Giant Vostok Exercise
What should American strategists take away from China’s participation in Moscow’s biggest annual wargames?
Policy
NASA Chief Lifts Sanctions on Russian Space Boss, Russia Says
Russian state media says the Trump administration will temporarily ease Crimea-related sanctions to allow a visit to Houston. NASA officials can’t — or won’t — say if that’s true.
Ideas
Why the Idlib Deal Matters
Ankara’s U.S. ambassador says the Turkey-Russia buffer agreement can save even more lives — if other governments will help implement it.
Ideas
Nothing About Trashing the INF Treaty Makes the US Safer
From the strategic and diplomatic realms to the budgetary and tactical levels, Trump’s decision makes no sense.
Ideas
How the Joint Staff Calculated a Defense Program’s Return on Investment
As our office computed the utility of its wargaming grants and library, we learned some things that others in DoD may want to copy.
Policy
Pompeo's Foreign Policy? Follow Trump's Lead
Pompeo has responded to the Khashoggi affair in lockstep with Trump.
Policy
Mattis Asks Trump to OK US Space Command, Pick Leaders
The Pentagon has made a number of internal moves to create the 11th combatant command.
Ideas
Ep. 25: Rare earth-hunting in US coal country; China's military might; Uighurs in Xinjiang and more.
Welcome to our podcast about the news, strategy, tech, and business trends defining the future of national security.
Defense Systems
Army makes more RS3 awards
The Army makes a second round of awards against its $34.5 billion contract vehicle for professional support services.
Defense Systems
DARPA wants AI with common sense
The Machine Common Sense program aims to help intelligent systems understand their world, communicate with people and learn from new experiences.
Ideas
The Week That Tied Mideast Experts in Knots
Sanctions are not always bad, engagement is not always good, and transactional policy cuts both ways.
Defense Systems
Navy issues NGEN services recompete
The much-awaited final NGEN solicitation is for global IT services and upgrade work.
Business
