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Ep. 12: Charles Lister on the future of Syria and ISIS; Mara Karlin on the US and fragile states; Lockheed's Greg Ulmer on the F-35 and more.
Welcome to our podcast about the news, strategy, tech, and business trends defining the future of national security.
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There’s No Defending Trump Anymore
The spectacle in Helsinki is over. Now it’s time for Congress—and the American people—to act.
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Anti-Trump Hysteria Isn’t Helping
The president’s performance in Helsinki wasn’t defensible—but neither was it treasonous.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Plans to Publish Broad Artificial Intelligence Strategy ‘Within Weeks’
The report will focus on long-term plans and how it will funnel resources to developing the technology, a Defense official said.
Science & Tech
Google DeepMind Researchers Join Pledge Not to Work in Lethal AI
Thousands of AI researchers sign letter forgoing work on autonomous weapons.
Science & Tech
US Air Force Wants More Commercial Companies Working AI Projects
Defense leaders issue a new call to industry after a study finds just two of 100 top AI firms have Pentagon contracts.
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NATO Already Vastly Outspends Russia. Its Problems Are Not About Money.
The alliance’s security issues can’t be fixed by a traditional military buildup.
Defense Systems
Michelli outlines cybersecurity, AI strategies for DOD
The Defense Department's acting deputy CIO for cybersecurity said to expect cyber and artificial intelligence strategies in the coming weeks.
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Trump’s Meeting With Putin Draws Alarm at Home and Abroad
The president’s remarks casting doubt on Russian interference in the 2016 election drew rebukes both implicit and explicit from those close to, and within, his own administration.
Defense Systems
Army awards $249M waveform services contract
The Army chooses five companies for a $249.6 million contract to support efforts in the development of a waveform environment.
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Spooky Action: Sorting Hype from Reality in China’s Quantum-Tech Quest
Beijing is talking a big game. The US need not overreact — but it should act.
Business
If Your Weapons Aren’t Cyber-Hardened, Expect to Lose Pentagon Contracts
The Pentagon intends to start assessing its weapons’ resistance to hacks, instead of leaving that to manufacturers.
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The End of All Illusions
Trump said nothing new in Helsinki—but his remarks clarified and distilled into a single frame his appalling disregard for an assault on America.
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The Trump-Putin Summit Made a Mockery of Public Diplomacy
The Russian may at least have projected strength, but the American delivered a dangerous muddle.
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The Crisis Facing America
The country can no longer afford to wait to ascertain why President Trump has subordinated himself to Putin—it must deal with the fact that he has.
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What Do You Do Now, US National Security Leaders?
A key senator says Trump violated his oath of office. An ex-CIA boss says his defense of Putin was “nothing short of treasonous.”
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