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Gunmen Open Fire at Paris Magazine, Killing 12

A dozen people were killed after gunmen opened fire at the offices of Charlie Hebdo, a satirical publication that has been targeted before. By Adam Chandler

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The Islamic State Is Losing Its Momentum

Evidence suggests that the Islamic State's power has been declining for months. By Daveed Gartenstein-Ross

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US To Send More Troops to Iraq To Train Iraqi Forces

The current plan is to train 12 Iraqi Army brigades, but Pentagon officials say that could expand. By Gordon Lubold

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Even the Islamic State Needs a Bank

The Islamic State is hoping to establish its legitimacy by making its own money, budgets, and welfare system. By Adam Chandler

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Why North Korea Sanctions Are Unlikely To Be Effective

President Obama's punishment allows him to fulfill his promise to respond to the Sony hack, but probably won't have much effect on the country. By Matt Schiavenza

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The US Navy Joins the Search for AirAsia Flight

Two Navy ships -- the USS Fort Worth and USS Sampson -- are aiding the Indonesian-led search effort. By Eric Katz

Ideas

Defense One's Top 10 Stories of 2014

It was a frenetic year in national security that included Iraq, Russia, China, Robots and X-Ray Guns.

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Here’s What To Expect in National Security in 2015

You think 2014 was a busy year for America’s military and national security community? There’s no sign of letting up next year. By Defense One Staff

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Can Japan Kickstart an International Cyber Alliance?

Ahead of the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan's parliament instructed Tokyo to contribute to international arrangements that improve its cybersecurity. By Motohiro Tsuchiya

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Why Foreign Fighters Face Few Real Travel Restrictions

A variety of approaches from across the world has created loopholes that fighters can easily bypass by traveling through other countries with their Western passports. By Harry Oppenheimer

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North Korea Is Experiencing a Full Internet Blackout

It's unclear what is causing the outage, though the timing is likely to fuel speculation that it is a retaliatory move by U.S. authorities over the Sony hack. By Dustin Volz

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What the Intelligence Community Thought Would Happen in 2015 - in 2000

At the turn of the century, a group of intelligence officers offered up what they thought conflict would look like in 2015 would look like. By Kedar Pavgi

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What Does ‘Security’ in Post-2014 Afghanistan Really Mean?

It’s not just about troops on the ground and the readiness of the Afghan security forces. By Catherine Powell

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Why the US Can't Punish North Korea

The FBI formally accused the isolated country of the Sony hack, but the White House is basically powerless to do anything to respond. By Adam Chandler