Policy
How the U.S. and Europe Failed James Foley
The different U.S. and European approaches to abductions reflect a particularly grim fact confronting American citizens abroad. By David Rohde
Business
Here's How the Pentagon's Bean Counters Are Managing on a Tight Budget
The Pentagon's budget managers are increasingly turning to data analytics as they scramble to retain experts in an era of sequesters and furloughs. By Clarles S. Clark
Threats
Why America Should Declare War on the Islamic State
Obama's response to the terrorists of the Islamic State has been reactive and piecemeal so far. That must change. By James Kitfield
Threats
Top Six Strategic Threats to Worry About in Today's Global Headlines
Forget the Cold War, in the new era of strategic deterrence how do you solve a problem like non-state extremists, nuclear neophytes and attacks in space? By Elaine M. Grossman
Science & Tech
Nailing Down the Real Danger of 'Killer Robots'
If calling autonomous systems by a more lethal name kickstarts a discussion about their future use, experts are okay with that. By Rose Eveleth
Ideas
Yet Again, CIA is Concealing Information Americans Should See
Only President Obama can break the stalemate between CIA and the Senate over declassifying the 9/11 torture report. By J. William Leonard
Threats
U.S. Military Tried to Rescue Foley; Obama Defies Threats With New Iraq Airstrikes
Obama defies the Islamic State's threats to kill more journalists as U.S. hit Iraq with more airstrikes and possibly 300 more troops. By Ben Watson
Defense Systems
DOD looks to help slow the spread of chikungunya virus
While the services raise awareness, DARPA offers $150,000 for a model that can predict where it will strike next.
Defense Systems
Program would fortify armored vehicles without adding armor
DARPA’s is looking for technologies that could allow vehicles to dodge incoming fire or avoid enemy detection entirely.
Defense Systems
Lockheed demonstrates new maritime test bed for Navy
Simulated Aegis radar data was integrated with other ISR data to provide increased situational awareness in recent tests.
Business
Budget Cuts Delay New Nuclear Missile By Two Years
The drive to replace the Minuteman 3 nukes with newer Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent missiles just hit a $28 million snag. By Elaine M. Grossman
Science & Tech
Foreign Government Agents Suspected of Hacking U.S. Nuclear Regulator
Malware and phishing campaigns compromised the computers of at least a dozen U.S. workers at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission with a technique the Chinese and Russians have used before. By Aliya Sternstein
Science & Tech
Behind the High Tech Forensics of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17
Dutch officials in charge of identifying survivors explain the difficult task of matching the missing with surviving family members. By Aliya Sternstein
Policy
What Isolationists? Poll Finds Americans Like Air Strikes
The latest poll from the Pew Research Center finds an American public shifting its tone on intervention, much like the 1999 strikes against Serbia once did. By James M. Lindsay
Business
This is NATO's Version of 'Netjets'
The little-known Strategic Airlift Capability Program provides high-end air assets to alliance partners on the cheap. It's a template that should be expanded. By Janine Davidson
Threats
When Fleeing War Is Illegal
Palestinians escaping Syria are being turned away by neighboring states, much like Iraq's Palestinians shortly after 2003. But relief today doesn't look like it did then. By Alice Su
Business
Nearly 8 out of 10 'Small' Federal Contractors Are Actually Giants
Nearly 80 percent of the companies receiving small business federal contracts last year were anything but 'small businesses.' By Charles S. Clark
Defense Systems
In drone wars, dogfights won't be in the air but in the spectrum
All unmanned craft use an RF link, with makes them vulnerable, says the chief of the Army’s Electronic Warfare Division. DOD is looking for an electromagnetic advantage.
Threats
What Makes a Pope Sign Off on War Today?
The pope on Monday endorsed use of force in Iraq to protect minorities. But he had one key caution in the name of preventing U.S. airstrikes from escalating into a broader conflict. By Tim Fernholz
Policy