Ideas
Russia Is Quietly Playing Three Roles in the Korean Drama
Though it rarely makes the news, Moscow has a critical part as a behind-the-scenes negotiator, spoiler, and unholy ally.
Science & Tech
Drone Cops Take Flight in Los Angeles
The L.A. County Sheriff has deployed a quadcopter drone for rescue and reconnaissance. But will the public accept that these aerial officers come in peace?
Ideas
A Senior White House Official Defines the Trump Doctrine: ‘We’re America, Bitch’
The president believes that the United States owes nothing to anyone—especially its allies.
Policy
America Alone?
A bitter end to the G7 summit could have consequences for America’s alliances.
Threats
Trump-Kim Summit: North Korea Experts Will Breathe a Sigh of Relief If…
10 experts' answers, ranked in order of apparent increasing difficulty.
Defense Systems
Navy picks six for $240M ISR services contract
Six companies win places on a $240.4 million contract vehicle to perform engineering support services for Navy intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platforms.
Policy
Trump Goes to War Against the Democracies
Through the G7 summit, the brittle pretense of unity held together. Then came the tweets.
Policy
Congress Says It Doesn’t Need a Tech Advisory Office
Lawmakers voted against reinstating the Office of Technology Assessment, which was defunded in 1995.
Ideas
What Europe Can Teach America About Russian Disinformation
“If we are serious about defending Western values, now is the time.”
Ideas
The Trump Administration Is Driving Away Immigrant Entrepreneurs
Foreign-born founders start a huge number of America's most innovative businesses — including ones that support the Pentagon. But new government policies are making it harder for them to stay.
Ideas
The French President Has Described America Like a Rogue State
"We have to try to convince the United States to remain in the community of nations.”
Policy
US to India: Buy American, Not Russian
Officials hope Delhi’s $15 billion in US arms deals over the past decade are just the beginning.
Defense Systems
Help us find DOD's top disruptors
The Government Innovation Awards recognize the top projects and programs in six critical technology categories. Nominate today!
Ideas
Ep. 7: Singapore prospects; Q&A Rep. Rob Wittman; Trinidad's ISIS; D-Day stories.
Welcome to our podcast about the news, strategy, tech, and business trends defining the future of national security.
Threats
With Ceasefire, Afghan President Offers ‘An Opportunity for the Taliban’
Ashraf Ghani has ordered his forces to stand down for a week, but are the insurgents interested?
Ideas
This Is the Week that the Drone Surveillance State Became Real
Not only do local police now have access to drones, but footage from those flying cameras will be automatically analyzed by AI systems not disclosed to the public.
Business
Google’s New Ethics Rules Forbid Using Its AI for Weapons
In the wake of an employee protest, the internet giant also vows not to use AI in surveillance tools that would violate “internationally accepted norms.”
Defense Systems