Policy

Even Israel's Best Friends Understand That It's Disconnecting From Reality

An editorial in the leading American Jewish newspaper should be read by Prime Minister Netanyahu as a serious warning. By Jeffrey Goldberg

Ideas

The Roots of the Islamic State's Appeal

ISIS's rise is related to Islam. The question is: How? By Shadi Hamid

Science & Tech

The Army Will Provide Wi-Fi in West Africa for the Fight Against Ebola

The Army will help support troops and nongovernmental organizations engaged in the Ebola fight in West Africa by setting up email, video and satellite systems. By Bob Brewin

Defense Systems

Bids are in for $11B DOD health records system

Four teams pairing integrators with EHR specialists are vying to overhaul of Military Health System.

Defense Systems

Watch: the future of autonomous robots

The Air Force Research lab puts together a video of small systems that explore risky settings without endangering lives.

Threats

The Understated Role of the Air Force In the Battle Against Ebola

Here are four things you probably didn't know about the 200-plus airmen on the ground in West Africa. By Janine Davidson

Threats

John Kerry: The Cold War Was 'Easy' Compared to Today

The Secretary of State says more economically powerful countries make today's political landscape more complex than it was 50 years ago. By Kaveh Waddell

Policy

Susan Rice: There's No Crisis in U.S.-Israel Relations

The national security advisor responds to reports that the U.S. relationship with Israel is at an all-time low. By Kathy Gilsinan

Threats

Feeling 'Snubbed' By the US, Nigeria Turns to Russia

Russian special forces are reportedly training Nigerian security forces while Abuja continues to reel from attacks by Boko Haram extremists. By John Campbell

Science & Tech

Rumors of the Blackberry's Death (at DOD) Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

There are less than 10,000 Apple and Android devices on the Pentagon's unclassified network. By Bob Brewin

Policy

House, Senate Wrestle Over Troop Pay Increase

The House version of the fiscal 2015 defense authorization bill is nearly double the proposal in the Senate. Which version will win out is still up in the air. By Kellie Lunney

Defense Systems

ONR, Marines blend logistics into Agile Bloodhound

The annual test of real-time collaboration tools pushes the Corps toward mobile networking goal.

Science & Tech

British Spies Don't Need a Warrant To Sift Through NSA Surveillance Data

The U.S. isn't the only country with lax judicial oversight in how its intelligence agencies comb through communications data collected by the NSA. By Dustin Volz

Threats

NATO's Take on Cyberspace Law Ruffles China's Feathers

There was hope that discussions about international law governing cyberspace might yield progress between the U.S. and China on the matter. Here's why that's naive. By Adam Segal

Policy

The Way Americans Feel About a US Pivot to Asia Might Surprise You

More Americans are recognizing the strategic importance of the Asia-Pacific as the U.S. rebalances its forces in the region. By Scott A. Snyder

Policy

How Republicans Got Their Groove Back on National Security

After the Iraq War, Democrats were suddenly the party Americans trusted to protect them. This midterm election suggests that’s over. By Noah Gordon

Threats

Hagel: Get Used To Endless War

The Pentagon's chief said that the US is living through 'historic, defining times.' This means that the long war will likely become even longer. By David Graham

Threats

Hagel Orders 21-Day Quarantine for US Troops Returning From Ebola Mission

Pentagon officials pointed to concerns over the safety of personnel coming back from Operation United Assistance in West Africa. By Jordain Carney