Threats
How to Make a Country Vanish: A Journey Inside Eastern Ukraine
From mailboxes to license plates, Russia is everywhere in eastern Donetsk.
Policy
After Obama Snub, Nigerian President Brings Security Wish List to Washington
Some critics questioned President Obama’s omission of Nigeria on his upcoming trip to Africa. President Buhari's visit to Washington this week may help bridge that gap.
Defense Systems
Lockheed's $9B Sikorsky buy expands its work on future aircraft
The purchase of the world's largest helicopter manufacturer aligns the company with the military's plans for vertical-lift and autonomous vehicles.
Defense Systems
Air Force, Northrop demo an open system for manned, unmanned aircraft
The tests show how a B-2 stealth bomber, Global Hawk and other nodes can work together.
Policy
Kerry Defends UN Vote on Iran Deal, Says Bought Congress Time
Members of Congress wanted a vote on the Iran agreement before the U.N. had its say, but the Obama administration says it fought and won them a 90-day window.
Business
Lockheed Snatched Up Sikorsky For a Steal
The No. 1 weapons builder flexed its muscle as other bidders for the Connecticut-based helicopter maker wilted in the face of military-civil monopoly rules.
Science & Tech
How Antimatter Could Stop Iran From Cheating On the Nuclear Deal
Advanced particle detectors could be the key to ensuring the success of the agreement.
Policy
Closing Guantanamo Tops Havana’s To-Do List
The U.S.-Cuba relationship may be thawing, but Congress may be the only one who can melt the iceberg that is the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Business
The US and Cuba Reestablish Diplomatic Relations
After decades of estrangement, Washington and Havana formally reopened embassies on Monday.
Policy
The Tiny, Cash-Strapped Agency at the Heart of the Iran Deal
Enforcing the agreement is the job of the IAEA, an organization that has a budget the size of San Diego's police department.
Policy
How Congress Can Improve the Iran Nuclear Deal
Blocking the agreement poses risks, but legislators can use their role to extract commitments that address key concerns.
Ideas
Tajikistan’s Security Chief Has Gone Over to ISIS. Now What?
Washington must convince the corrupt and repressive Tajik government to change its ways, lest extremists gain a Central Asian foothold.
Defense Systems
RoboBoats show off their moves in ONR competition
The 16-team competition is the latest event in the Navy’s ongoing effort to develop autonomous capability.
Defense Systems
DIA gives 50 companies a spot on $6B IT contract
The Enhanced Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise deal is designed to streamline IT acquisitions.
Threats
To Prevent Insider Threats, DOD Must First Define ‘Normal’
The Pentagon thinks it can build an automated system to predict and prevent future Fort Hood-style attacks. But it’s a problem as big as big data itself.
Science & Tech