Policy
When It Comes to Iran, Bernie Sanders Is Less Naive Than You Might Think
In his call to end America’s cold war with Iran, Sanders is challenging the bipartisan foreign-policy consensus in the same way Obama did in 2008.
Threats
From China, an Expansive and Dangerous View of Cyber Deterrence
One military researcher suggests pursuing it in ways that could prove destabilizing.
Defense Systems
Report details the threat of small, commercial drones
A recent report documents the myriad ways non-state groups, from individuals to terrorists to activists, are using unmanned air, ground and maritime systems.
Science & Tech
Russian Scientists May Have Solved One of the Major Barriers to Light-Based Computers
A new cooling method opens a door to optical chips far faster than today’s electronic ones.
Ideas
How ISIS Appeals to Converts — and Ex-Criminals
Understanding both sides is key to figuring out how to slow recruitment.
Ideas
The Intelligence Community Must Remove Barriers to Minority Recruitment
National security demands a more diverse workforce to understand the world, but several things stand in the way.
Defense Systems
As AI advances, military leaders mull the 'Terminator conundrum'
Gen. Paul Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says advancements in artificial intelligence create a lot of questions about the role of autonomous systems on the battlefield.
Defense Systems
Army adds $97M to Shadow drone deal
The service is acquiring more of the catapult-launched ISR unmanned aircraft, which has also been used in concert with Apache helicopters.
Policy
The Obama Doctrine Has No Heir in Hillary Clinton
As Clinton puts more distance between her foreign policy and President Obama’s, his national security legacy may prove short-lived.
Ideas
Drone Pilots Are Breaking the Old Definitions of Valor
Traditional notions of heroism don't always leave room for those U.S. troops engaged in high-tech, cutting edge warfare.
Business
After OPM Hack, Security-Clearance Requests Will Run Through the Pentagon
The White House directive comes as the OPM shifts its background investigations to a newly-created National Background Investigations Bureau.
Ideas
We’re Long Overdue for Due Diligence in Defense
Defense Secretary Carter deserves applause for cutting the Navy’s LCS, and encouragement to think more broadly.
Policy
The GOP's Iran Frustration Signals a Lack of Options in Months Ahead
Republicans are irate over the Obama administration’s handling of Iran—and there’s little they can do to stop it.
Defense Systems
Cyber, real world converge as U.S. targets ISIS hackers with bombs
In the continued fight against ISIS, the U.S. is specifically targeting members of the group that are affiliated with cyberspace operations with missiles from the air.
Defense Systems
Tactical mobility coming into the picture for on-ground soldiers
Officials discuss what's next for mobile devices in the military — from real-time video to head-up displays.
Defense Systems
Consolidation paces quickens in cyber defense market
FireEye, which acquired Mandiant two years ago, completes a deal for cyber threat intelligence specialist iSight.
Science & Tech