Policy
How Will the Ukraine Crisis Affect the Defense Budget?
While one GOP lawmaker calls for raising Pentagon’s budget, his Democratic colleague favors an alternate path for the Defense Department's response to Ukraine. By Charles S. Clark
Threats
New Sanctions Close In On Putin
Before closing a noose around Putin's personal wealth, Obama may be aiming to hit him where it really hurts. By Steve LeVine
Threats
Obama Boosts Asia Pivot, Expands U.S. Troop Access to Philippines
President Barack Obama announced a 10-year agreement to send additional American troops and equipment through the Philippines. By Ben Watson
Policy
Pentagon Readies Record $11B Health Care Contract Bid
At stake is nothing less than one of the largest IT-related contracts in government. By Frank Konkel
Policy
Sequestration and the Pentagon's 'Two Budgets'
The latest victims of automatic cuts: Defense Department innovation and weapons quality, a Pentagon official says. By Charles S. Clark
Policy
The Pivot Potential in Asia and at Home
Can President Obama reassure jittery allies and cut a deal? By Major Garrett
Policy
Snowden Allies Turn Against Liberal Anti-NSA Lawmakers
In the eyes of Glenn Greenwald and Daniel Ellsberg, just about no one in Congress has clean hands. By Dustin Volz
Policy
Obama Heads to Asia as Ukraine Crisis Looms
President Obama is visiting Asia this week against a backdrop of Russian provocations in Ukraine. By George E. Condon, Jr.
Threats
U.S. May 'Adjust' Its Missile Defenses in Europe
Amid rising tensions with Russia, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said the U.S. may speed up the timing for fielding antimissile systems in Europe. By Rachel Oswald
Policy
Rand Paul (Sort of) Clarifies His Position on Iran
Calling it 'strategic ambiguity' ahead of the 2016 election, the Republican senator tries to explain his stance on a nuclear Iran. By Philip Bump
Threats
NATO Ramps Up Its Military Presence in Eastern Europe
NATO is stepping up reinforcements in the region as Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel meets with the Polish defense minister at the Pentagon. By Ben Watson
Policy
Border Corruption Is Costing the Afghan Government Millions
The U.S. has spent nearly $200 million since 2009 to help Afghanistan fight corruption on its borders. It’s not working. By Charles S. Clark
Threats
Here’s a Map of the World’s Fastest Growing Militaries
Twenty-three nations have doubled their defense spending in the past decade. By Ben Watson and Kedar Pavgi
Policy
Guardian, Washington Post Win Pulitzers for Reporting on the NSA Leaks
The Guardian and The Washington Post both win a Pulitzer for public service reporting on the NSA leaks. By Dustin Volz
Policy
Time Is Running Out for Real Action in Congress
Congress will start working on the National Defense Authorization Act next month, but real intelligence reform is unlikely before midterm elections. By Billy House
Policy
Rep. King Makes His Case for House Intel Committee Chairman
The New York Republican says fighting terrorism has been his ‘obsession’ since the Sept. 11, 2001. By Stacy Kaper
Policy
Google to Obama: Leave Us Out of Your Spying Fight
Private companies say their data-mining is not the same as espionage. By Brendan Sasso
Policy
Is It Time for the U.S. to Partner With China in Space?
Space experts say yes, some in Congress are less sure. By Marina Koren
Ideas
‘Back to the Future’ Foreign Policy
Defense spending as a share of GDP measures militarization of our society, but that does not necessarily mean strength. By Ben Freeman and Mieke Eoyang
Policy