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Where Is the Arms Control Community on Russia’s Intermediate-Range Cruise Missile?
The kerfuffle over a U.S. diplomat’s words underscores a strange apathy toward a treaty-breaching weapon.
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The War in Afghanistan is Bad Politics and Bad Foreign Policy
President Trump should keep his campaign promise to bring American forces home.
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The US Army’s in Good Shape, But Tough Choices Loom
Some 500 programs are being scrutinized for cuts to support top acquisition priorities.
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Winning “Like War”: A Conversation about Social Media and Conflict with Peter Singer
A new book looks at how “likes” and lies are reshaping the nature of war and peace around the globe. We sat down with the author.
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Ep. 23: Chuck Hagel on Trump, NATO, the future and more; Plus reax from Rosa Brooks and Mara Karlin.
Welcome to our podcast about the news, strategy, tech, and business trends defining the future of national security.
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Does Japan Need an Aircraft Carrier?
A floating air base would help defend far-flung islands under Chinese pressure, but at a cost.
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‘Light Footprint’ Operations Keep US Troops in the Dark
With fewer troops to gather intelligence, American forces are vulnerable to locals’ manipulation.
Business
Trump Wants Chinese Parts Out of American Weapons
The White House will call for targeted investments in domestic manufacturing in an industrial-base report to be unveiled Friday.
Policy
‘It’s Complete Folly’: Hagel Says Trump Administration Can’t Threaten Iran Out of Syria
“I don't know what our foreign policy objective is in the Middle East or almost anywhere else,” says former defense secretary at Defense One interview.
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Trump's 'Maximum-Pressure' Strategy for North Korea and Iran Will Fail
The combined might of punishing sanctions, diplomatic isolation, or even the threat of war won’t compel surrender from North Korea and Iran.
Science & Tech
New Tool Fights Fake News by Exposing the Websites That Create It
MIT and Qatari researchers say it’s easier to expose a liar than debunk each of his lies.
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A Missile-Defense Layer in Space Is Affordable and Makes Sense
Critics warn about sky-high price tags while blocking efforts to divine the actual cost.
Policy
Trump Officials Target Iran, Raising Question of US Military’s Role in Mideast
Some fear the strategy opens the door to strikes on Iranian forces inside Syria — and direct armed conflict with Tehran.
Policy
The US Just Tore Up a Six-Decade-Old Treaty With Iran
Iran used the 1955 Treaty of Amity to take the U.S. to the International Court of Justice over its decision to leave the nuclear deal.
Defense Systems
'Kessel Run' could set standard for Air Force IT
The Air Force's CTO Frank Konieczny said the service is considering a directive that every acquisition have a Kessel Run-like agile development component.
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