Ideas
What Happens to the World When America Stops Standing for What’s Right?
The disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi drives home the consequences of the Trump administration’s refusal to champion democratic values around the globe.
Defense Systems
Microsoft employees want company to pass on JEDI
Citing ethical concerns, a group identifying itself as "Employees of Microsoft" want the tech giant to forego bids on the Pentagon's $10 billion cloud procurement.
Business
L3, Harris CEOs: Merger Will Help Compete Against Top Contractors
L3 expects to depart its Manhattan headquarters and join Harris in Florida.
Defense Systems
DOD, VA still promising health record interoperability
Joint statement is the latest in a long line of collaborative intentions concerning election health care records.
Ideas
Can the Chinese Be Trusted to Lead International Institutions?
The abduction of Interpol’s president shows that Beijing’s officials will be subordinate to the orders of the Communist Party.
Ideas
The Pentagon’s Push to Program Soldiers’ Brains
DARPA’s developing capabilities still hover at or near a proof-of-concept stage. But that’s close enough to have drawn investment from some of the world’s richest corporations.
Science & Tech
Ukrainian Armed-Drone Makers Sprint Ahead as Russian Effort Hits Snag
The Ukrainians are eagerly off showing a proposed long-range UAV while uncertainty surrounds Russia’s Altius program.
Defense Systems
DHA awards contract for brain injury support
Under a $25 million contract, Octo Consulting will provide IT support to the Defense Health Agency traumatic brain injury directorate.
Ideas
Is North Korea Denuclearizing? Here’s How We’ll Tell
Kim Jong Un may not be giving up his arsenal now. But that doesn’t mean he can’t get there eventually.
Ideas
Ep. 24: Unmasking the GRU; The future of al-Shabaab; F-35 and the UK; and Bell Helicopter CEO Mitch Snyder
Welcome to our podcast about the news, strategy, tech, and business trends defining the future of national security.
Defense Systems
The challenge of providing a common defense in cyberspace
Government leaders should examine how the private sector addresses massive vulnerabilities and inherent instability through collaboration.
Ideas
Congress Is Forcing a Reluctant White House to Confront Saudi Arabia
The Jamal Khashoggi crisis may finally push lawmakers to put real pressure on Mohammed bin Salman.
Ideas
How to Fight Russian Infowar in Central Europe
Traditional counter-propaganda techniques are decreasingly effective. The next steps will require focus, engagement, and new thinking.
Science & Tech
IBM Files Bid Protest Against Pentagon’s JEDI Contract
IBM becomes the second company to file a pre-award bid protest against the Pentagon’s multibillion cloud contract.
Threats
Dire New UN Climate Report Lays Out a Way Ahead
The battle to prevent climate change has already been lost. But the battle to blunt its effects has just begun.
Threats
