Threats

Today's D Brief: Myanmar coup; Tracing Trump’s subversion; Destroyer quarantined; New life for New START; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: ISIS leader killed in Iraq; Overture to Iran; Italy halts UAE arms deal; JAIC’s next steps; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

Today's D Brief: Climate crisis, back on DoD’s radar; AI in space; Lawmakers, threatened; COVID trends, improving; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: B-52s near Iran; Biden, Putin talk; Smarter small drone; Lone wolves; And a bit more.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Threats

US Flies B-52 Bomber To Gulf In Show of Force Against Iran

“We were also thinking…'Would they try to test the U.S. military in the early days of the new administration?'”

  • Katie Bo Williams
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.

  • George Perkovich
Threats

Biden Calls Putin ‘To Make Clear’ Where US Stands

In a marked change, the president read off a list of grievances — and discussed the potential for additional nuclear arms controls.

  • Kevin Baron
Threats

Today's D Brief: Guardsmen staying in DC; Trans ban reversed, again; Saudi widens US access; WH focus on sexual assault; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Breaking News Threats

Saudis Expanding US Military Access to Airfields, Port, to Counter Iran

The year-old initiative is intended to give CENTCOM “more options” in a fight, general reveals.

  • Katie Bo Williams
Threats

Today's D Brief: Austin’s first calls; New focus on domestic extremism; View from CENTCOM; B-52 missions; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

War Avoided, Biden Transition Brings ‘Opportunity’ for New Iran Relations, Top General Says

‘Our goal was to deter a war,’ said CENTCOM’s Gen. McKenzie of the past few months, en route to the region for his first visit under the new administration.

  • Katie Bo Williams
Threats

Today's D Brief: Austin set for approval; Guard snafu; Nuke treaty, extended; New powers for China’s coast guard; And just a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Ideas

How to Fight Domestic Extremism and Win Public Trust

After years of partisan politicization, national security leaders and workers need to be clear about how they'll keep us safe from each other.

  • Adam Maruyama
Threats

Today's D Brief: New Pentagon crew; New COVID steps; Explosions in Baghdad; Fractures among US extremists; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: Biden’s first moves; Austin’s vows; New DOD team; IC’s ‘biggest challenge’; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Ideas

Advice for the Next Secretary of Defense

Our most serious threats are not external. Biden’s team also must address the bitter polarization of our politics, which has divided our country and global institutions.

  • Chuck Hagel
Threats

Today's D Brief: Haines, Austin confirmation hearings; Biden’s nuclear challenges; Inauguration security; More B-52 deterrence flights; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Exclusive Threats

Troops at Inauguration Pre-Screened for Extremism, Says DC Guard Commander

“We will use the minimum force required to protect ourselves,” said Maj. Gen. William Walker, in an exclusive interview.

  • Katie Bo Williams
Threats

Today's D Brief: No DOD farewell for Trump; US forces shrink in Iraq, Afghanistan; 20K Guardsmen to protect DC; New N. Korean weapons; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

Acting SecDef Defends Capitol Reaction, Says DoD Is Prepared for Next Week

Defense Department “absolutely” concerned about domestic terrorism next week but feels bureaucratic issues that delayed national guard are resolved.

  • Patrick Tucker
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