Ideas
The Weaponization of Everything
So far, the U.S. has mustered no response to China’s and Russia’s widening assault on America’s global stature.
Science & Tech
Dulles Airport Surprises Passengers with Facial-Recognition Boarding
Airport officials rolled out the system expecting to increase security and decrease boarding times.
Ideas
Deploy the Next-Gen Missile-Defense Network in Pieces
Instead of waiting for full deployment, the Pentagon should roll out parts of its new command-and-control systems as they become ready.
Ideas
What Next for US-India Military Ties?
A new agreement between top U.S. and Indian officials will deepen military cooperation and bolster strategic ties between the two countries.
Ideas
Russia Can Stop a Slaughter in Idlib
The Syrian province doesn’t have to be the site of another catastrophe. But its fate hangs on the decisions of outside powers.
Defense Systems
The end of CAC? Don't hold your breath
The Defense Department's common access card will continue to be a major component of the Pentagon's evolving identity management strategy, DOD CIO Dana Deasy said.
Defense Systems
Army IG school seeks to simulate whistleblower investigations
To better train military inspectors general, the Army wants role-playing simulations that will enhance investigative skills in whistleblower reprisal inquiries.
Ideas
What South Korea Wants from the US Right Now
As Seoul prepares for the third Moon-Kim summit, it is trying to get Washington on the same page.
Ideas
Ep. 19: Idlib and the future of Syria's Kurds; Yemen, RISK and more.
Welcome to our podcast about the news, strategy, tech, and business trends defining the future of national security.
Science & Tech
It’s Now Possible To Telepathically Communicate with a Drone Swarm
DARPA’s new research in brain-computer interfaces is allowing a pilot to control multiple simulated aircraft at once.
Science & Tech
Inside the Pentagon's Plan to Make Computers ‘Collaborative Partners’
DARPA’s latest artificial intelligence project aims to bridge the gap between a machine that learns from data and one that adds new insights.
Threats
DHS Secretary Urges Hit-Back-Harder Response to Cyber Strikes
That muscular response strategy may sow confusion and risk escalation, a cyber law scholar says.
Ideas
The Woodward Book Comes for James Mattis
A veteran Washington journalist describes the defense secretary as avoiding confrontation and showing respect. But the rest of the book may have blown up that strategy.
Ideas
Syria Is Forcing Former Rebels to Fight Their Friends
The U.S. should withhold reconstruction funds until Assad ends forced conscription and makes other constitutional changes.
Ideas
No One’s Supplanting US Military Influence in Latin America
Concerns about Chinese, Russian, and Iranian forays are overblown.
Science & Tech
The US Navy Is Hacking Wetsuits for Arctic Warfare
A new wetsuit treatment could allow troops to operate in frigid water for far longer.
Defense Systems