Policy
Esper, McMaster, Panetta Endorse 9/11-Style Commission to Investigate Jan. 6 Insurrection
“We need to have serious people, independent people take a look at this,” Trump’s final confirmed defense secretary said.
Policy
Biden Nominee For Top Policy Post Grilled On Iran, Tweets
"I really believe that the controversy over your nomination is essentially a proxy war” for the Iran nuclear deal, said Sen. Kaine.
Policy
D.C. Guard Commander Says ‘Unusual’ Restrictions Prevented Swift Response To Capitol Riot
“I believe that number could have made a difference,” he said.
Ideas
Boycott the Olympics? Cancel the Saudis? How Woke Can Biden Really Get?
Classic international relations realism and wokeness are two different things.
Policy
US Unprepared for AI Competition with China, Commission Finds
Retaining the current dwindling edge will take White House leadership and a substantial investment, according to the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence.
Policy
Khashoggi Report Blames MBS; Biden Skips Sanctions For Crown Prince
Punishing MBS would put the United States in a “hostile” position with Riyadh, an administration official told reporters.
Science & Tech
Hyten: US Must Broaden Its Strategic Deterrence Concept — and Keep Its ICBMs
The Joint Chiefs vice chair said a “new strategic defense review” should take account of communications and sensors.
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Policy
Coalition Plans To Expand Giant ISIS Prison In Syria
The UK-funded effort signals no answer in sight to the thousands of foreign and Syrian detainees.
Policy
CIA Nominee Vows To Probe Mysterious Microwave Attacks
Longtime diplomat Bill Burns sailed through his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
Policy
Should the Pentagon Reform Its Bid-Protest Rules?
Microsoft's president told senators yes, but bid protests hit a 10-year low last year.
Science & Tech
How China’s Digital Silk Road Is Leading Countries Away from the United States
Beijing is using technology products, markets, and training to secure influence with U.S. security partners, a IISS report finds.
Policy
White House Prepping Multi-Part Executive Order on SolarWinds Hack
The official leading the effort said changes are necessary to improve information sharing within the federal government.
Policy
Only a Tiny Fraction of Sexual Assaults Against DoD Civilians Are Being Documented, GAO Says
Over a recent half-decade, DoD recorded 357 cases of sexual assaults that involved civilian employees. But a survey of employees indicated that thousands may have occurred.
Policy
Biden: ‘I Will Never Politicize’ US Troops
Biden also announced a new Pentagon-led review of military strategy towards China.
Policy
That Settles That: White House Is Keeping Space Force
A flip remark drew some criticism, and a clarification.
Policy
For Biden, Tough Talk on Saudi Arabia Meets Reality
‘We don't yet know exactly’ how Biden will change things, says CENTCOM’s Gen. McKenzie.
Business
Hicks Warns Against ‘Extreme Consolidation’ in Defense Industry
Kathleen Hicks, President Biden's pick to be deputy defense secretary, cruised through her confirmation confirmation hearing.
Ideas
The Pentagon’s Chance to Get Serious About Climate Change
Biden’s executive order is a welcome first step — but there's only so much the military can do.
Ideas
How Biden Can Reduce the Danger of Nuclear War
The world needs more sanity and justice. Here are four steps to help avoid destroying the world.
Threats