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
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