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Why Congress Is the Biggest Obstacle to Stopping the Next Terrorist Attack
The Department of Homeland Security, the 9/11 commission, even Congress itself say congressional oversight is out of control. By Clara Ritger
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Here’s How the U.S. Could Maximize Its Sanctions on Russia
America's shale gas boom presents an effective way to step up U.S. sanctions on Russia. Here's why it hasn’t happened yet. By Steve LeVine
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ISIL Is Now a ‘Full Blown Army’ in Iraq
House lawmakers grilled State and Pentagon officials to find out why the Obama administration has failed to stop ISIL from carving up Iraq and Syria. By Ben Watson
Science & Tech
Japan Is Building Two More Aegis Antimissile Ships
Tokyo is bolstering its sea based capabilities in response to North Korean aggression. By Global Security Newswire
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ISIL Is Winning the Battle Against Al-Qaeda for Young Terrorist Recruits
ISIL is quickly picking up new supporters by using social media to showcase its territorial gains across Iraq and Syria. By Global Security Newswire
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U.S. Says Russia 'Created the Conditions' for Malaysia Airlines Crash
New intelligence finds no direct link between the air disaster and the Russian government, but it likely won't quell concerns about some association. By Marina Koren
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U.S. Airlines Are Still Flying Over These War Zones
Is your next flight to, say, Dubai or Doha at risk of crossing paths with a rocket flying over Afghanistan, Libya or Syria? Maybe. By Roya Wolverson
Defense Systems
ULA launches Air Force's 'space neighborhood watch' satellites
ULA launched the first two satellites in the Air Force’s formerly secret Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program on July 28, after several days of delays.
Defense Systems
Air Force wants human-machine teams for ISR analysis
AFRL’s Human Analyst Augmentation branch is looking for human-centric technologies to improve analysis of sensor data.
Science & Tech
U.S. Embassies Get $275 Million to Secure Communications Systems
The State Department is spending $275 million over the next five years to upgrade its communications systems at more than 300 U.S. embassies and consulates. By Frank Konkel
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Nigeria’s Boko Haram Problem Is Still Spreading
Boko Haram's campaign of violence has now displaced more than 15,000 Nigerians and shows no signs of stopping. By John Campbell
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FAA Warns Airlines of Rocket Threat at Israeli Airport
All U.S. flights to and from Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport were cancelled after a rocket landed within a mile of the facilities on Tuesday. By Brian Resnick
Ideas
VIDEO: A Conversation with the British Ambassador on NATO and the Transatlantic Alliance
Watch our full conversation with British Ambassador to the U.S. Sir Peter Westmacott right here.
Policy
A New VA Secretary Is Just One Step on a Long Road to Reform
Congress has little time before the August recess to pass a sweeping VA reform bill that will determine whether Robert McDonald succeeds where his predecessors have failed. By Molly O’Toole
Policy
Rick Perry Orders National Guard Troops to Texas Border
Absent consent from Obama, Perry said his state can't wait any longer and will pay to deploy its Guard troops to America's southern border. By Katherine McIntire Peters
Ideas
What NATO Needs to Do in the Wake of the Ukraine Crisis
NATO should leverage the crisis in European security created by Moscow to accomplish these four objectives. By John R. Deni
Defense Systems
'System on a chip' a boost for next-gen RF communications
DARPA researchers demonstrate an all-silicon SoC transmitter that could make RF systems smaller, lighter, cheaper and better.
Science & Tech
How Technology Is Unraveling the Clues of Flight MH17
A look at the technology helping piece together what happened to Flight MH17 in Ukraine. By Patrick Tucker
Ideas
With Talks Extended, U.S. Poised to 'Put a Lid' on Iran's Nuclear Program
Iran’s nuclear program has been boxed in. Now the West has a few more months to put a lid on it. By Joe Cirincione
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