Policy
Tim Kaine, Clinton's VP, on National Security
Watch the Virginia senator speak at the 2014 Defense One Summit.
Policy
How Trump’s Supporters Understand His National Security Views
The Republican nominee's comments to The New York Times are likely to be received very differently by his base than by Washington's elites.
Policy
Poll: When It Comes to Terrorism, Federal Workers Prefer Trump
But they believe Clinton would run the government better.
Policy
Willing to Turn His Back on NATO, Trump Fulfills Putin’s Dearest Wish
The GOP nominee is making it clear that, as president, he would allow Russia to advance its hegemonic interests across Europe and the Middle East.
Science & Tech
The Fight Over Consumer Encryption Is Moving Into a Strange New Phase
Law enforcement officials say it’s on the tech world and privacy advocates to prove that a backdoor would undermine data security.
Science & Tech
Tech Hates Trump. What Does That Mean For the Pentagon?
An open letter from Silicon Valley leaders suggests a GOP victory would scuttle Ash Carter’s outreach effort.
Policy
All of Cleveland Will Be a 'No Drone Zone' for the GOP Convention
The Secret Service says the rule—which covers 82.47 square miles of land and water—is just business as usual.
Ideas
The US Air Force Is Short 700 Fighter Pilots. Here’s Our Plan to Fix That.
Busier but smaller than ever, the Air Force needs higher bonuses and more family time to help compete with commercial airlines and the economy.
Policy
How The Myth of An EU Army Bolstered The Brexit Vote
Anti-Europe leaders successfully turned the idea of a less-than-NATO rapid response force into political red herring.
Ideas
Rest Assured, UK Remains Committed to NATO
The UK will continue to be a strong and reliable ally, particularly in NATO.
Policy
Overhaul Veterans Care by Working with More Private-Sector Firms, Panel Says
The Commission on Care's final report declines to recommend stripping the Veterans Health Administration of its status as a government agency.
Ideas
What Comes Next After Raqqa and Mosul?
Obama is making U.S. special operators and locals do most of the fighting. When ISIS falls, Iraq and Syria need better leaders to keep this from happening again. So, what’s the plan?
Policy
No, Rubio, ISIS Attacks Are Not About 'Hating Freedom’
If they were, Turkey wouldn’t be a target.
Ideas
How to Slow President Trump From Pushing The Nuclear Button
Trump could order a nuclear war as easily as a Domino’s pizza. Here's how to change that.
Policy
GOP Criticizes US Military for Slow Response to Benghazi; New Detail In Latest Finding
House Republicans found no evidence of wrongdoing by then-State Secretary Hillary Clinton, only criticizing administration officials for being unprepared to respond more quickly.
Policy
The Pentagon Will End Its Ban on Transgender Americans
A formal announcement is expected some time in July.
Ideas
Why Do Brexit and Trump Still Shock National Security Elites?
You have failed to listen, understand, communicate, and explain.
Ideas
And the War Came: A Call for Unity—Not to Arms—in My Hometown Orlando
A Pentagon reporter raised in Orlando returned to measure the distance from the battlefield to the homefront, and found something unexpected.
Policy
Hillary Clinton’s Likely Defense Secretary Wants More US Troops Fighting ISIS and Assad
If the cards fall where many think they will, 2017 could be the year of the no-bomb zone.
Ideas