Ideas
It’s Time for a Frank Talk with Pakistan’s Army Chief
The world is focused on Europe and the Levant this week, but the White House should grab a chance to address the fault lines in the US-Pakistan relationship.
Science & Tech
Restricting Encryption Would Not Have Prevented the Paris Attacks
Despite what intelligence officials say, limiting information security would do little to thwart terrorism.
Science & Tech
The US Military Is Developing Brain Implants to Boost Memory and Heal PTSD
One of DARPA's many brain-improvement projects centers on implantable, wireless devices intended to aid troops' cognitive abilities both during and after wars.
Threats
Brussels Has Become the Jihadist Capital of Europe
In the last few years, one particular suburb has been at the heart of a thriving black market where military weapons can be bought in record time.
Policy
Do the Democrats Have a Strategy Against ISIS?
In the next presidential debates, Democrats should try laying out a plan to defeat the terrorist group instead of changing the subject or issuing vague platitudes.
Defense Systems
Build off your BYOD platform to prepare for the Internet of Things
Managing mobile devices can lay the groundwork for a fully connected military, Solar Winds’ Joel Dolisy writes.
Defense Systems
Pentagon spending $100M to encrypt tactical communications
DISA awards Northrop Grumman a contract to install programmable encryption devices for the Joint Battle Command-Platform.
Science & Tech
Brennan: Paris Is A 'Wakeup Call' To Europe On Encryption
The ability to shield communications from anyone but the intended recipient via encryption and other digital means will now face unprecedented challenges.
Threats
Obama Defends ISIS War Plans, Says More US Troops A ‘Mistake’
The commander in chief defended his high bar for military intervention and contrasted tough talking ‘political games’ of his critics with his visits with wounded troops.
Policy
Here's Why Assad and ISIS Hate France's Stake in the Middle East
With both the terror group and the brutal president blaming the Paris attacks on French foreign policy, it's worth asking: what is that policy?
Threats
CIA Director: Paris Attacks Should Bring US, Russia Closer
In the aftermath of the Paris attacks, some high-profile unity is emerging among formerly tense geopolitical rivals.
Policy
Creating Terror Is Easier Than Fighting It
Obama’s critics are hard-pressed to explain how they would lead a war-weary public against ISIS.
Ideas
What Will Change Now?
After Paris? By now, the war in Syria has become so complicated that 'this doesn't change anything.'
Defense Systems
DOD's anti-phishing policy disables links in outside emails
In an attempt to prevent potential breaches, DOD won’t let users click on HTML links in emails that come from outside the .mil domain.
Defense Systems
ONR adds $11M to tablet-controlled autonomous helicopter program
Aurora Flight Sciences will continue tests on the AACUS program, in which unmanned rotorcraft deliver supplies to small units in dangerous environments.
Policy
White House Delays Plan to Close Guantanamo, Again
The long-awaited plan, due this past week, has been delayed indefinitely.
Policy
Pentagon Transfers 5 Guantanamo Detainees to the UAE as Battle Over Closure Heats Up
Days ahead of signing a legislative freeze on Guantanamo into law, the president defiantly moves five from Cuba.
Threats