Ideas
Going BRAC-less: What to Do with the US Military’s Excess Property
The Pentagon is offering an alternative to closing bases, and Congress should support it.
Science & Tech
Coast Guard to Adopt Defense Department’s Electronic Health Records
The U.S. Coast Guard will go with the Defense Department’s MHS Genesis health records program, the same option currently being considered at Veterans Affairs.
Threats
Assad Defies Another American President
The Syrian strongman saw the red line on sarin as a green light to do everything else.
Defense Systems
Army contracts for visual info support system
PlanetRisk books a $12.5 million contract to help the Army run a global system for sharing information on incidents and threats near military facilities.
Ideas
WATCH: Day Two of the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition 2018
Join us as we livestream the second day of main stage events and speakers at this year's Sea-Air-Space Expo in Washington.
Threats
Is It Time for AFRICOM to Get Its Own Troops?
A key Republican senator thinks so, and is pushing to send one of the U.S. Army’s new advising brigades there.
Science & Tech
US Army Eyes Faster Weapons Development with a New Collaboration Hub
Super-strong materials, cyber defenses are on the agenda as the Army Research Lab launches new partnerships.
Threats
What Is America Going to Do About Syria Now?
After the latest suspected chemical attack, the United States has four options.
Ideas
The Logic of Assad's Brutality
No meaningful American response will be forthcoming, no matter how hideous the war crime.
Defense Systems
How gamification can boost cyber training
CyberWar: 2025 increases players' knowledge and experience of the planning, preparation, execution and assessment of joint cyberspace operations.
Ideas
Expose — and Hinder — China’s Actions in the South China Sea
The U.S. needs to systematically collect and publicize data on China’s efforts to expand and consolidate its control in the area.
Threats
The Threat Within NATO
An alliance built on democratic ideals is seeing the rise of strongmen in its midst.
Ideas
WATCH: Day One of the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition 2018
Join us as we livestream three days of main stage events and speakers at this year's Sea-Air-Space Expo in Washington.
Ideas
Trumpism: Speak Loudly and Carry a Big Stick
'It’s entirely possible that the blowup is just yet to come,' says one observer of the president’s foreign policy.
Science & Tech
This Pentagon Paper Explains Why the Trump Administration Is Reining In Tech Trade with China
The newly released paper describes how technological progress fits into China’s long-term strategic plans.
Defense Systems
What about the in-house innovators?
Silicon Valley has become synonymous with innovation, but government leaders might be missing out on what’s going on in their own labs.
Defense Systems