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ISIS-in-Afghanistan Is Losing Recruits to Other Groups, US Officials Say
SecDef Mattis says he’s made no decision on adding troops, but warns of a confrontation if Russia continues to arm the Taliban.
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Hawaii’s Renewed Jitters About Nukes
The state is asking the Department of Defense to help it prepare for a nuclear attack, amid escalating tensions between the United States and North Korea.
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Syria’s War Has Been a ‘Goldmine’ for North Korea—and Don’t Expect It to Change Anytime Soon
Weapons from North Korea have ended up in Syria, ultimately enriching the Kim regime and prolonging Bashar al-Assad’s grip on power.
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Risk of 'Accidental' Nuclear War Growing, UN Research Group Says
The warning comes as the Pentagon begins an extensive review of its nuclear arsenal.
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Government Needs ‘Heavy Artillery’ for Cyberspace, DHS Chief Says
Plodding bureaucracy could leave government outgunned in cyberspace, John Kelly said in his first major address as secretary.
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The Steady Rise of Digital Border Searches
At the current rate, customs agents are on track to increase inspections of travelers’ electronic devices by a third this year.
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There's a New Player in the Horn of Africa
UAE is funding ports and military bases in an area already frequented by forces of the United States, Japan, France, Germany, China, and others.
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‘No Doubt’ Syria Behind Chemical Attack, Mattis Says
And Trump’s rush order for a counter-ISIS plan, remains just a “skeleton,” Mattis said. "It's going to take time."
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Tired: Stealing Data. Wired: Holding a Dam for Ransom
The spread of ransomware means government and critical infrastructure providers need to start gaming out responses, cyber watchers say.
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