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Defense One Summit Live Streaming Video
Follow all of the conversations, insights and debates during the Defense One Summit. By Defense One Staff
Policy
Susan Rice: 'Premature to Judge' Outcome of Iran Talks
Obama's national security advisor also said that differences with Saudi Arabia are mainly over tactics on Middle East policy and not overall strategy. By Uri Friedman
Policy
Why Did We Suspend Aid to Egypt Again?
It's business as usual between Washington and Cairo, and the so-called-cuts were nothing but slaps on the wrists of Egypt's generals. By Shadi Hamid
Policy
U.S. Official: 'Not Making Much Progress' with Russia on Missiles, Arms
Madelyn Creedon, assistant secretary of defense for global strategic affairs, says negotiations are stalled on missile defense. By Rachel Oswald
Threats
U.S. Labels Nigeria's Boko Haram as Terrorists
The State Department designation opens powers to pursue the group, which is linked to al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb. By Elaine Grossman
Ideas
Manage Defense Spending Through ‘Better Buying Power,’ Not Sequestration
If sequestration holds, the Pentagon will face inefficient funding choices that will reduce our buying power. By Ashton B. Carter
Policy
Senate Holding Iran Sanctions Bill Before Kerry Briefing
Lawmakers are to be briefed by Kerry on Wednesday regarding the status of the ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran. By Global Security Newswire
Threats
What Does Nasiruddin Haqqani’s Death Mean?
Remember the Haqqani Network? Once more feared than the Taliban, brother Nasiruddin Haqqani’s drive-by killing in Pakistan on Monday is unusual in many ways -- the biggest being the method. By Joshua Foust
Policy
Everyone Is Posturing on Iran (and Everyone Wants a Deal)
The Israelis, French, Americans and Iranians have to save face, but reports of their dissension are greatly exaggerated. By Michael Hirsh
Ideas
Is It Time to Reassess Our Long-Term Alliances in the Middle East?
Should conversations between Washington and Tehran be focused on nuclear weapons when there are other economic and geopolitical factors in play? By Fariborz Ghadar
Ideas
Help Veterans by Taking Them Off the Pedestal
Veterans face plenty of challenges after returning from war. Its time to find a more constructive way to help them reintegrate back into civilian life. By Alex Horton
Ideas
Why Taking Sexual Assault Cases Out of the Chain of Command Protects Our Troops
The Military Justice Improvement Act will help victims of sexual assault get a fair chance at justice. By Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Threats
How the Senate Is Complicating Negotiations With Iran
Former officials say that imposing new sanctions makes Washington look unserious about negotiations. By Diane Barnes
Business
How to Cut Defense Spending Without Hurting the Military
There is billions of dollars worth of bloat in the DOD's back offices. Trimming that would be a great start. By Eric Schnurer
Business
Sequestration Cuts Deeper Into ‘Full-Spectrum’ Training for Troops
The military says budget cuts are forcing cuts to full-spectrum training and leaving troops unprepared for a crisis that requires more than just military might. By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
79 NatSec Officials Praise Obama for Iran Diplomacy
Former ambassadors lauded Obama’s administration for seeking talks with Tehran nuclear program. By Kedar Pavgi
Threats
Why the U.S. Should Wage Its Pakistani Drone War in Public
America is getting a raw deal by doing Islamabad's dirty work in the dark, while paying for it in the public relations battle. By David Rohde
Business
Pentagon's Kendall: Budget Climate 'Worst I’ve Seen' for Planning
The DOD's top weapons buyer says that uncertainty is threatening the workforce 'and their ability to do their jobs.' By Charles S. Clark
Policy
Only Diplomacy, Not Force, Will Prevent Nuclear-Armed Iran
None of the alternatives to diplomacy -- military force, regime change or even harsher economic pressure – will prevent nuclear-armed Iran. By Laicie Heeley
Threats