Policy
Donald Trump's Big Lie on the Iraq War
Trump’s opposition to the invasion is an important part of his claim to sound judgment. And he is making it up. I would know.
Ideas
A Unifying Theory—and Plan—for Defeating ISIS Propaganda
Twitter suspensions are not nearly enough.
Science & Tech
The Military’s Super-Fast Bird Drone
The Defense Department’s mad scientists show how to make super-fast, light-weight drones.
Ideas
Why a US Army Vet Cast a Muslim-American Woman to Lead His Afghan War Movie
An American paratrooper's experience with an Afghan-American interpreter formed the basis of the upcoming film, 'Day One.'
Ideas
Under the Nuclear Shadow: A Short History of the China-North Korea Relationship
While Beijing may be unhappy about Pyongyang’s nuclear games, few expect bold action that could cause sudden collapse.
Threats
Washington OKs Controversial F-16 Sale to Pakistan
The Pentagon says new warplanes will help Islamabad fight al Qaeda, but U.S. lawmakers don’t want taxpayers footing the bill.
Threats
Sudan Now Spending Up to 70% of Its Budget on War
New estimate finds the northeast African nation is throwing $4 million per day at its wars in Darfur, South Kordofan, and Blue Nile.
Defense Systems
IC officials: Cyber threat is real, but it's not the only one
During congressional hearings, intelligence officials outlined the threats facing the U.S. and painted a picture of a complex environment.
Defense Systems
Russia is widening the gap in EW
Recent engagements indicate Russia’s electronic warfare capabilities are growing while two wars have eroded U.S. countermeasures.
Ideas
Time to Hit Pause on the US Army's Drawdown
The entire plan was built around the idea of an Iraq and Afghanistan 'post-war calm' that never really materialized.
Threats
US, Indian Navies Planning Joint Patrols in South China Sea
Officials say they're drafting ideas one year after leaders agreed to expand naval cooperation and ensure freedom of navigation in the SCS.
Science & Tech
Einstein’s Gravitational Waves Confirmed
Interstellar discovery across more than 1 billion light years heralds a new understanding of the universe.
Defense Systems
Army wants help with next-gen C5 tech
The Army is looking for research proposals that can address new requirements and development of maturing technologies in command, control, communications, computer and cyber.
Defense Systems
Where DOD is planning to spend on unmanned systems in 2017
The budget proposal provides insight into where investments for unmanned systems are going.
Science & Tech
Hacker May Have Punched Through FBI Cyber Security With One Phone Call
It doesn’t matter how technically secure your data is if it’s protected by gullible humans.
Ideas
Dispatch from the Turkish Border: Syrians Waiting in Vain for the World
‘People are waiting for the international community to stop this war.’
Ideas