Policy
Sen. Cardin Is Now the White House's Man on Foreign Relations
In Maryland Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin, the Obama administration gains a key ally on its Iran and Cuba policies.
Ideas
Special Report: To Protect Ourselves From Bioweapons, We May Have to Reinvent Science Itself
Getting far better at predicting what research will produce may be the only way to save the world.
Threats
Terrorists Are Turning Their Sights on Schools and Students
From attacks on schools by the Pakistani Taliban to kidnappings of students by Boko Haram in Nigeria, young people are proving an alluring target for violent groups.
Ideas
One Huge Oversight in the US-Iran Nuclear Dialogues
If America’s interest lies in a stable Middle East that rejects radicalism and chooses integration, then the U.S. needs to look not towards governments, but citizens.
Threats
Outline in Hand, Iran-Nuke Negotiators Turn to Details
Negotiators settled on 'key parameters' for a future deal now set to be finalized in late June.
Threats
Is Iran a Totalitarian State?
The answer has consequences for U.S. strategy in nuclear talks with Tehran.
Policy
Can Thailand's Military Rule Without Martial Law?
Coup leader-turned prime minister Prayuth Chan-ocha is seeking even more power than he already had, complicating the country's move back toward democracy.
Policy
This Senate Race Will Be a Referendum on Obama's National Security Policy
The new Intelligence Committee chairman Sen. Richard Burr has based his reelection campaign on hopes that voters care more about foreign policy than the economy.
Ideas
Anti-Access/Area Denial Isn’t Just for Asia Anymore
It’s time for the U.S. to prepare for A2/AD in Europe.
Defense Systems
In the cyber domain, US ready to take offense
The administration’s top cyber officials outline various policies for actively combatting cyberattacks and discuss the future of government operations.
Defense Systems
Fort Knox locks down energy independence
The post could be the Army’s first with the ability to run entirely on its own power.
Defense Systems
DOD projects didn’t go unscathed on April Fools' Day
If you squinted hard, you might have believed the F-35 was dead, or that DARPA is about to mass-produce "unobtainium."
Business
Six More Women Qualify For Army’s Elite Ranger School
Six more women now can attend the first gender-integrated Ranger Course on April 20. The last chance to join them begins Friday.
Policy
The P5+1 Aren't All Aligned on Iran's Sanctions Relief
It's not just Iran vs. the West - Russia and China are siding with Tehran on a key issue.
Policy
Menendez To Give Up Top Post on Foreign Relations Committee
The New Jersey Democrat's decision will deprive Democrats of a hawkish foreign policy voice during a critical time in international relations.
Science & Tech
Military's Ebola Vaccine Tests Safe
Months of clinical trials have shown a military-supported Ebola vaccine to have 'robust' effectiveness to stop future outbreaks.
Threats
Remember, America's Top Spy Says Iran Isn't Trying to Build A Nuke
When a politician, analyst or pundit mentions an Iranian 'nuclear weapons program' they are referring to a program that the intelligence community is not aware of.
Science & Tech
3 Questions on Obama's New Cyber Sanctions Order
An executive order permitting the Treasury Department to sanction 'malicious' cyber criminals leaves key details out.
Science & Tech