Threats
Russian Lawmaker: We Would Use Nukes if US or NATO Enters Crimea
The Western alliance’s troop buildup in Eastern Europe has Moscow spooked.
Ideas
Hey, NATO, Let's Move Those 50 US Thermonuclear Weapons Out of Turkey
Why risk it? Even if NATO wants the nukes in Europe, Erdogan’s unstable regime is 68 miles from Syria, the hottest conflict zone on earth.
Threats
Kim Jong Un Plans to Mass Produce Ballistic Missiles
After a successful test launch on Sunday, the North Korean leader approved the deployment of medium-range ballistic missiles.
Threats
New Tactics, Quicker Decisions Are Helping to ‘Annihilate’ ISIS, Pentagon Says
The military’s top leaders credit Trump for delegating authority and directing efforts to surround ISIS fighters.
Threats
What Syrian-Peace Negotiators in Geneva Must Learn from Russia
Unless this latest round acknowledges battlefield reality, the UN-sponsored talks will continue their slide into irrelevance.
Threats
NATO Laying Groundwork to Send More Troops To Iraq, Afghanistan
The bump could come with more alliance responsibility for fighting ISIS in Iraq.
Science & Tech
In Urgent Request, US Special Ops Adds 350 Kamikaze Drones to Fight ISIS
And that's not all. The command is also opening a drone-hacker lab to help keep up with ISIS weaponeers.
Threats
What the Special Counsel Appointment Means
The selection of former FBI Director Robert Mueller is a major escalation of the Russia investigation.
Threats
CNO: We Need a Bigger, Better Fleet Far Sooner Than You Think
Adm. John Richardson lays out an urgent vision for meeting the 21st century’s sail-to-steam moment.
Threats
Mattis Fills Key Executive Positions at the Pentagon
Former official: Defense Secretary James Mattis’ political SES appointments are mainstream choices.
Threats