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
NATO Won’t Rule Out Sending U.S. Troops to Eastern Europe
The alliance’s top military commander says the U.S. is considering sending American troops to Eastern Europe to reassure allies. By Ben Watson
Ideas
Congress Must Pass the Veteran Suicide Prevention Bill
An estimated 22 veterans commit suicide every day. Congress can help by passing the Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act. By Nick McCormick
Policy
Army, National Guard Fight Over Apache Helicopters
The plan to give the National Guard’s Apache helicopters to the Army isn’t sitting well with Guard Chief Gen. Frank Grass. By Ben Watson
Ideas
A Formula for Success with Iran
As P5+1 talks resume Tuesday in Vienna, U.S. officials and experts are already expecting a nuclear deal by this summer. Here’s how. By Joseph Cirincione
Policy
The Newfound Political Power of Afghan Youth
Afghanistan's historic election is a contest not just of candidates but of generations. By Uri Friedman
Ideas
SPECIAL REPORT: Afghanistan Election
Read the best of Defense One's Afghanistan coverage as the nation votes this weekend for a new president and sets the course of its future. By Defense One Staff
Policy
Senate Votes to Declassify Report on CIA Interrogations
In a closed hearing, the Senate Intelligence Committee voted 11-3 to declassify portions of a CIA report detailing post-9/11 interrogation tactics. By Elahe Izadi
Policy
Lawmakers Want to Speed Up the Delivery of Missile Interceptors to Europe
In light of tensions with Russia over Ukraine, several U.S. lawmakers want to speed up the deployment of missile interceptors to Europe. By Rachel Oswald
Ideas
Realizing the Asia-Pacific Rebalance
Why the pivot to Asia ‘remains front and center in our national security strategy.’ By Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel
Policy
Why Saudi Arabia's (Still) Upset with Obama over Iran, Syria and Egypt
Obama's visit to Saudi Arabia 'didn't solve' serious differences. By Bernard Gwertzman
Policy
Ryan Budget Calls for Return to Pre-Sequester Defense Spending
House Budget Committee Chairman Rep. Paul Ryan puts national defense at the top of his budget breakdown. By Stacy Kaper
Policy
Who Will Replace Rogers at House Intel Committee?
Rep. Mac Thornberry is next in line—but he doesn't want the job, so Reps. Peter King and Devin Nunes are moving in. By Sara Sorcher
Policy
Rep. Mike Rogers Leaving Congress for Talk Radio
The Michigan Republican who chairs the House Intelligence Committee will retire from Congress at the end of this term for a career in talk radio. By Tim Alberta
Policy
Foreign Policy Is Becoming a Major 2016 Campaign Issue
Foreign policy may not be a leading issue with voters right now but if events continue to flare up around the world, bet on it being a hot topic of the 2016 presidential campaign. By Josh Kraushaar
Policy
House Leaders Sideline Anti-NSA Lawmakers
Through a procedural trick, some of the most vocal critics of mass surveillance are not going to get to review a new reform bill. By Dustin Volz
Policy