Policy
Here's How Clinton and Trump Stack Up on National Security, Russia, ISIS and More
With foreign policy now central to the 2016 election, the Council on Foreign Relations offers this nonpartisan guide to the candidates’ positions on a range of issues.
Science & Tech
How Putin Weaponized Wikileaks to Influence the Election of an American President
Evidence suggests that a Russian intelligence group was the source of the most recent Wikileaks intel dump, which was aimed to influence the U.S. election.
Ideas
Trump's Loose NATO Talk Already Has Endangered Us
Collective security only works when everyone is committed to the common defense.
Science & Tech
A Quick Guide to the Jihadist Communications Toolkit
A new report documents how extremist groups’ use of secure digital tools software has evolved.
Policy
Tim Kaine, Clinton's VP, on National Security
Watch the Virginia senator speak at the 2014 Defense One Summit.
Science & Tech
Donald Trump Doesn’t Understand Cyberwar
The nominee is woefully unprepared for questions about the future of digital conflict.
Ideas
Military Coups Have Become Less Common, But More Successful
Coup d’etat attempts have been growing less frequent across the world, particularly since the end of the Cold War.
Defense Systems
DARPA puts its money on spectrum sharing
The research agency offers a $2 million prize for technologies that use software-defined radios and machine learning to make more efficient use of the RF spectrum.
Policy
How Trump’s Supporters Understand His National Security Views
The Republican nominee's comments to The New York Times are likely to be received very differently by his base than by Washington's elites.
Policy
Poll: When It Comes to Terrorism, Federal Workers Prefer Trump
But they believe Clinton would run the government better.
Business
America’s reliance on Turkish manufacturing; Raytheon’s CEO talks tech; What's next for Boeing’s tanker
Introducing our new weekly newsletter about the future of the business of defense.
Policy
Willing to Turn His Back on NATO, Trump Fulfills Putin’s Dearest Wish
The GOP nominee is making it clear that, as president, he would allow Russia to advance its hegemonic interests across Europe and the Middle East.
Defense Systems
Cyber units get ready to take the field
Although the Cyber Command is still a couple years away from building its full complement, officials won’t wait to put current units into action.
Defense Systems
Services look for eyewear to protect against lasers
The Air Force awards a contract for protective glasses, while the Army seeks all-purpose goggles.
Threats
As Anti-ISIS Forces Close In on Mosul, Coalition Leaders Focus on What’s Next
At a closed-door meeting outside Washington, the multinational group called for more post-conflict planning.
Science & Tech
The Fight Over Consumer Encryption Is Moving Into a Strange New Phase
Law enforcement officials say it’s on the tech world and privacy advocates to prove that a backdoor would undermine data security.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Wants to Automate Social-Media Checks on Clearance Holders
The program would analyze public posts to help determine an employee's suitability for Defense Intelligence Agency classified work.
Science & Tech