Policy
Summit Showcases Africa’s Progress and Pitfalls
The U.S.-Africa summit showed that as quickly as Africa’s economies are growing, so too is the terrorist threat. How the continent responds will secure its future. By Molly O’Toole
Threats
Russia Gives Edward Snowden a 3-Year Residency Permit
The NSA leaker is granted a residence permit to stay freely in Russia for the next three years. By Dustin Volz
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These Are the Iraqi Communities That Fear ISIL the Most
As the Islamic State gains more ground in Iraq, several minority communities are terrified of genocide. By Bobby Ghosh
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Germany Just Canceled a Defense Deal With Russia - Who's Next?
Germany’s decision may inspire other European nations to cancel previously agreed defense deals with Moscow. By Devjyot Ghoshal
Ideas
The Gulf of Tonkin and Lessons for the Global War on Terror
The 50th anniversary of the Gulf of Tonkin incident should give pause to those advocating for aggressive, immediate action to meet today’s challenges. By Lawrence J. Korb
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The No-Fly List Has Grown Tenfold Under Obama
Classified documents also show that 680,000 people are listed in a much larger Terrorist Screening Database. By Dustin Volz
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U.S. General Killed in Brazen Insider Attack in Afghanistan
A U.S. Army major general killed by an Afghan soldier is the highest-ranking American casualty in the war in Afghanistan. By Stephanie Gaskell
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What Does Hamas Want?
Want to understand what the Muslim Brotherhood's Gaza branch wants? Study its theology, strategy, and history. By Jeffrey Goldberg
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Getting on a U.S. Military Base Will Now Include an FBI Background Check
In the wake of the Fort Hood and Washington Navy Yard shooting, the Defense Department will now check IDs against the FBI’s criminal database. By Aliya Sternstein
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Obama: America ‘Does Not Control Everything Around the World’
In a sober, somewhat resigned press conference, President Obama says the U.S. can’t solve every problem in the world. By Brian Resnick
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Why Israel Is Facing Down a Total War With Hamas
After the sudden collapse of Friday's cease-fire, we must consider what happens if this conflict comes off the rails. By Jeffrey Goldberg
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Obama Dials Back Nuclear Disposal to Focus on Upgraded Stockpiles
The move reflects the administration's view that enough progress was made on Obama's 4-year nonproliferation push. By Global Security Newswire
Science & Tech
Former NSA Director Could Be Cashing In Big Time
The former head of the NSA is walking a fine line as he appears poised to substantially monetize his public service in the private sector. By Conor Friedersdorf
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Will the Syrian Torture Photos Compel Congress to Act?
Just before the August recess, House lawmakers recoiled in horror at a Syrian defector's photos of more than 10,000 victims of Assad's bloody civil war. By Jordain Carney
Business
Air Force Secretary Doubles Down on Nuclear Mission
Air Force leaders want the world to know their June decision save the embattled nuclear corps from forced cutbacks was an absolute necessity. By Rachel Oswald
Policy
CIA Admits to Hacking Senate Computers
In a sharp and sudden reversal, the CIA acknowledged it improperly tapped into the computers of Senate staffers reviewing Bush-era torture practices. By Dustin Volz
Threats
Putin Appears to Be Preparing for Invasion Again
Just because many think it is unwise for Putin to escalate the crisis in Ukraine doesn't mean that he won’t do it anyway. By Janine Davidson
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Europe Joins the Russian Sanctions Party
Following President Barack Obama's lead, the European Union now forbids the sale of bonds, tanks, drills and, yes, the Ebola virus. By Jason Karaian
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Obama Slaps New Sanctions on Russian Economy
The president escalated U.S. sanctions on Russia's finance, arms and energy sectors, declaring it the 'main tool' for influencing Vladimir Putin's behavior. By Marina Koren and Matt Berman
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