Science & Tech
The Military Is Already Using Facebook to Track Your Mood
The intelligence community implores you not to delete your Facebook profile. By Patrick Tucker
Threats
Who Needs Sanctions? Oil, Gas Markets Are Hitting Moscow
Threats of more sanctions come at a time when Putin is being punished by a surge in supplies of gas and oil, its main exports. By Steve LeVine
Science & Tech
Which World Leaders Dominate Social Media?
The annual Twiplomacy survey is out. By Ross Gianfortune
Policy
How Rand Paul Is Trying to Win Over the Right on Foreign Policy
The Kentucky Republican's policies toward Israel may not have changed much. But his rhetoric has. By Emma Roller
Defense Systems
Hacker group compromises US and European energy companies
The likely state-sponsored attackers infected industrial control systems and could have sabotaged energy supplies, says a Symantec report.
Defense Systems
How Linux containers can solve a problem for DOD virtualization
Application containers can help agencies cut down on software licenses and other costs, while streamlining installation and patch cycles.
Defense Systems
Cyber espionage victim wants US to investigate China
SolarWorld’s filing with Commerce Department seeks information on how Chinese solar companies benefited from cyber spying.
Science & Tech
A Breakthrough in the Checkered History Of Brain Hacking
A recent military-funded program could up-end the way brain research is conducted. By Patrick Tucker
Policy
Japan's New 'Collective Self-Defense' Shakes Up Pacific
Just days after Pyongyang tested allegedly 'new' missiles, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's cabinet cleared the way for Japan to come to its allies' aid in the event of an attack. By Global Security Newsire
Science & Tech
What to Expect in This Government Report on Government Spying
Here are the questions critics hope Obama's privacy watchdogs will answer in this week's long-awaited report on Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. By Brendan Sasso
Science & Tech
The U.K. Is Fine With Its Fleet of Nuclear Subs, Thank You Very Much
In a report three years in the making, a panel of former British defense and foreign-affairs leaders said shifting to alternative nuclear platforms isn't worth it. By Elaine M. Grossman
Threats
The Rise and Fall of Our Man in Baghdad
How Washington made Nouri al-Maliki, then lost control of it's Middle East strongman. By David Rohde, Warren Strobel, Missy Ryan and Ned Parker
Ideas
U.S. Power and the Future of Arab Democracy
From the Aspen Ideas Festival, how can we get to a political solution in the Middle East without the credible use of force? By J.J. Gould
Threats
Putin Is Ignoring Kerry's Warning on Ukraine
Secretary of State Kerry warned Moscow to pull back from Ukraine 'within hours' -- that was 5 days ago. By Marina Koren
Threats
Libya Is Stumbling Toward Civil War
Despite the deteriorating situation, the U.S. is unlikely to get involved in Libya again anytime soon. By Kaveh Waddell
Defense Systems
Even in communications exercises, the cyberattacks are real
The Army-run JUICE, in which military, civilian and international components test joint emergency response, also draws the attention of hackers.
Defense Systems
DARPA wants more efficient, jam-resistant RF communications
The HERMES program is looking to develop new technologies to deal with malicious jamming and an increasingly congested electromagnetic spectrum.
Threats
Obama Sends Another 300 U.S. Troops to Iraq
Increasingly worried about the unraveling security situation in Iraq, President Obama puts more boots on the ground. By Stephanie Gaskell
Business
The Four Biggest Challenges Facing the New VA Secretary
The Department of Veterans Affairs needs badly to win back the public's trust. Here are a few ways the incoming boss can prepare for what lies ahead. By Jordain Carney
Ideas