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Why Isn’t The Pentagon Using Supply Drones For Ebola?
Drones have long supplied fighters in Afghanistan. Now we need them to supply Ebola fighters in Africa. By Michael Auerbach
Science & Tech
The NSA's Mass-Surveillance Program Is About to Go on Trial
More than a year after Edward Snowden’s disclosures, an Appeals Court will weigh the government’s bulk collection of U.S. phone records. By Dustin Volz
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The Taliban Is Trying To Flame India-Pakistan Tensions
The attack at Wagah, where an elaborate ceremony symbolizes hope for peace between the two adversaries, killed 52 and injured more than 100. By Matt Schiavenza
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US, Allies Face Tragic Setbacks in Iraq and Syria
The losses underscore the fact that American support does not automatically lead to victory over ISIS. By Polly Mosendz
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The Ubiquity of Cyber Espionage
Here’s why nation-states are the hackers we should be most afraid of. By Robinson Meyer
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The Understated Role of the Air Force In the Battle Against Ebola
Here are four things you probably didn't know about the 200-plus airmen on the ground in West Africa. By Janine Davidson
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John Kerry: The Cold War Was 'Easy' Compared to Today
The Secretary of State says more economically powerful countries make today's political landscape more complex than it was 50 years ago. By Kaveh Waddell
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Feeling 'Snubbed' By the US, Nigeria Turns to Russia
Russian special forces are reportedly training Nigerian security forces while Abuja continues to reel from attacks by Boko Haram extremists. By John Campbell
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NATO's Take on Cyberspace Law Ruffles China's Feathers
There was hope that discussions about international law governing cyberspace might yield progress between the U.S. and China on the matter. Here's why that's naive. By Adam Segal
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Hagel: Get Used To Endless War
The Pentagon's chief said that the US is living through 'historic, defining times.' This means that the long war will likely become even longer. By David Graham
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Hagel Orders 21-Day Quarantine for US Troops Returning From Ebola Mission
Pentagon officials pointed to concerns over the safety of personnel coming back from Operation United Assistance in West Africa. By Jordain Carney
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Major Cyber Attack Will Cause Significant Loss of Life By 2025, Experts Predict
However, there may be nothing to fear but the threat of cyber apocalypse itself. By Patrick Tucker
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DOD Says Midterm Elections Will Not Alter the Defense Budget
Instead, DOD Comptroller Mike McCord sees lawmakers striking some kind of short or long-term budget deal next spring. By Marcus Weisgerber
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