Science & Tech
Social Media’s Very Arab Future
What does the Arab world’s Twitter use reveal about the U.S. challenge of winning hearts and minds online? By Patrick Tucker
Business
The VA Is Struggling To Fill 'Tens of Thousands' of Jobs
VA Secretary Bob McDonald is looking for 'tens of thousands' of new health professionals to help move the department past its crisis of confidence with the public. By Kellie Lunney
Ideas
How the Lessons of Iraq Are Shaping the Fight Against the Islamic State
After 4 years of war in Iraq, the U.S. learned the importance of patience and restraint--lessons that dominate today's strategic fight against the Islamic State. By Col. Steve Liszewski
Policy
The Risks and Rewards of Obama's 'No Ground Troops' Pledge
If the president's motive is politics, both hawks and doves have reason to be worried. By Ron Fournier
Policy
NSA Reform Will Likely Wait Until After the Election
It looks increasingly like legislation to reform the government’s surveillance programs might not get touched at all until next year. By Dustin Volz
Ideas
A Case for Edward Snowden's Immunity
Any effort that tries to rebuild the well-behaved aspects of the NSA's surveillance system while ignoring the critical role of whistleblowers is sure to fail. By Yochai Benkler
Defense Systems
Raising the stakes: NATO says a cyber attack on one is an attack on all
A new policy includes cyber attacks under Article 5 of the NATO charter, which—if invoked—could require member states to respond collectively.
Defense Systems
Army looks to harness LTE for battlefield ISR
CERDEC is seeking possible providers of a deployable LTE network that would increase soldiers’ situational awareness.
Defense Systems
Watch: DARPA’s future armored vehicles concept
The agency is looking to build smaller vehicles that would sense and dodge enemy attacks.
Policy
What to Expect from Congress This Fall
From the Islamic State to immigration, lawmakers face a long list of problems demanding solid solutions. Here's why you shouldn't hold your breath. By Norm Ornstein
Threats
Here's What Often Happens After You Kill a Terrorist Leader
With history as our guide, here's what you can reasonably expect from al-Shabab after its leader was killed last week in a U.S. airstrike last week. By Kathy Gilsinan
Business
Would Pay Scales Close the Cybersecurity Workforce Gap?
A better understanding of what cybersecurity professionals do, along with implementing a graduated pay scale, could be two big steps in the right direction. By Aliya Sternstein
Policy
Don’t Expect a Pivot To Europe Anytime Soon
Once again, President Obama finds himself reassuring allies while also imploring them to do more. Is NATO listening? By Molly O’Toole
Science & Tech
Who Defends the Virtual Countries of Tomorrow?
Here’s why Estonia is the new frontline in the cyberwar of the future. By Patrick Tucker
Ideas
Beyond Airstrikes, How the US Can Accelerate the Islamic State’s Defeat
Time is not on Washington’s side, despite greater clarity of the military, political and economic efforts it will take to defeat the Islamic State. By Bilal Y. Saab
Threats
Pentagon Confirms US Air Strike Killed Al-Shabab Leader
Monday’s U.S. air strike in Somalia killed the co-founder of the terrorist organization al-Shabab. By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
This Graph Shows How NATO’s Military Capability Has Evolved Since 1949
Three takeaways from the annual spending trends of each alliance member over NATO's 65-year history in 2011 U.S. dollars. By Janine Davidson
Defense Systems
Air Force restructures to better tie cyber to core missions
New definitions of information dominance and an internal reorganization seek to align cyber capabilities with strategic goals.
Defense Systems
Army proposes new classification for cyber warriors
It takes three years to train someone in cyber operations, and the Army, which is doubling its cyber force, wants to keep them around.
Defense Systems