Threats

Trump Administration Orders US Government To Delete All Kaspersky Software

The move follows months of warnings about the Moscow-based cybersecurity firm and speculation about its possible connections to the Kremlin.

Threats

Here’s What the US Could Sell South Korea and Japan to Counter North Korea

Trump doubles the allowable size of Seoul’s warheads and promises to transfer more sophisticated weapons to Asian allies.

Threats

How Many US Troops in Afghanistan? Pentagon Changes How It Counts Them

A new accounting method ups the official total in Afghanistan from 8,400 to “approximately” 11,000.  

Science & Tech

Why Didn’t the US Shoot Down That North Korean Missile?

The military’s record of hitting intermediate-range missiles is less than perfect. That makes the decision to attempt an intercept much harder.

Threats

What Does It Mean for North Korea to Fly a Missile Over Japan?

This latest strike may be Pyongyang’s most provocative test this year.