Policy
Democrat to NSA: Forget Congress, Stop Mass Spying Now
Senate Republicans blocked a bill to restrict domestic surveillance. But Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff says the administration should act anyway. By Brendan Sasso
Threats
The US Just Launched Its 500th Drone Strike
The tactic is almost as old as the Afghanistan war. And nowadays it has become completely routine. By Micah Zenko
Threats
Can Burkina Faso's Military Put the Country on the Path to Democracy?
After years of resentment toward American influence in the troubled West African nation, a U.S.-trained lieutenant colonel is in charge of assembling a new government. By Molly Rapaport
Threats
The US-Turkey Relationship Is Undergoing Death By a Thousand Slights
Here's what makes Ankara the reluctant and very important U.S. ally it is today. By Steven A. Cook
Defense Systems
NSA chief details 'real' threats to US networks, infrastructure
Adm. Mike Rogers tells Congress DOD is halfway to building a cyber force capable of defending the nation's networks.
Ideas
Time for the Exceptional Superpower To Act Like It
The U.S. needs to remind the world of its dominance. Holding the line will not do and will not work. By Robin Shepherd
Science & Tech
Will Veterans' Data Ever Truly Be Secure?
The VA’s chief information officer told a House committee that the agency’s domain controllers are secure. By Frank Konkel
Policy
Did Rand Paul’s NSA Vote Fight Government Spying or Protect It?
The libertarian says his opposition to a Senate bill protected Americans’ privacy. Privacy advocates disagree. By Dustin Volz
Policy
Walz Drops His Bid for Top Democratic Spot on House VA Committee
The former Army National Guard soldier faced pushback over seniority and a waiver that's allowed him to stay on the committee. By Billy House
Threats
More Than 80 Percent of Terrorism Deaths Occur in These Five Countries
The annual Global Terrorism Index report, published by the Institute for Economics and Peace, was just released. By Kathy Gilsinan
Threats
Vickers: Boots on the Ground Not Necessary for Intel in Iraq
Defense intelligence collection has reached pivotal point, says the Defense Department’s Undersecretary for Intelligence Michael Vickers. By Patrick Tucker
Defense Systems
Air Force explores more efficient, jam-resistant data links
The service is looking for feedback on higher-frequency directional links that can increase capacity, spectral efficiency and jam resistance in tactical environments.
Defense Systems
NATO stages its largest cyber exercise to date
The multinational Cyber Coalition 2014 tests the organization’s ability quickly share information and coordinate a response to a series of attacks.
Threats
UN Ambassador Warns Against Intervention Fatigue
As the U.S. fights global threats from Ebola to the Islamic State, U.N. Ambassador Samantha Power warns against intervention fatigue. By Molly O’Toole
Threats
Odierno: I Need More Money and Troops for Today's Threats
Budget cuts are having serious effects in a world of vastly different threats than those lawmakers faced down three years ago. By Ben Watson
Threats
Dempsey: US Strategy in the Middle East Is Sound, But Expect It To Change
Gen. Dempsey spoke on a range of issues, from the strategy in Iraq and Syria to the budget to the military’s relationship to Congress and the American public. By Gordon Lubold
Business
