Ideas
Leave Ballistic Missiles Out of the Iran Nuclear Talks
It made sense to go after Iran’s missiles a few years ago. Not anymore. By Greg Thielmann
Threats
U.S. Wants Better Intel Sharing with South Korea, Japan Over North Korea Nukes
The U.S.-Japan-South Korea framework pitched by the Obama administration will have to overcome historic reluctance from Seoul. By Global Security Newswire
Threats
Russia Pushes for 'New Security' in the Asia-Pacific
Russian President Vladimir Putin will seek deeper relations with Asia at a security summit in Shanghai this week with China, Iran and several other non-Western allies. By Heather Timmons
Science & Tech
Why the U.S. Is Charging China With Cyberspying on American Companies
Cyberspying is estimated to cost the U.S. economy tens of billions a year. 'Enough is enough,' Attorney General Eric Holder said Monday. By Dustin Volz
Threats
Inside America's Shadow War on Terror—and Why It Will Never End
As the Afghanistan war winds down, the war against extremists is nowhere near finished. By James Kitfield
Threats
Pakistan Wants Drones and It Doesn't Need America's Permission to Get Them
There may be more cooperation between Pakistan and China than the Pakistani government admits. By Sara Sorcher
Threats
Lawmakers Fear Nigerian Forces Are Unwilling to Pursue Boko Haram
A 1997 U.S. law is preventing the Pentagon from taking a more active role in the hunt for Boko Haram. By Sarah Mimms
Threats
Hagel Wants Gulf States to Combine Missile Defense Systems
It’s a tall order, but uniting air and missile defense from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates could deter an attack from Iran. By Rachel Oswald
Threats
Here's Your Pocket Guide to the South China Sea Tensions
Everything you wanted to know from the pivot to the Paracel Islands, from the Council on Foreign Relations. By Beina Xu
Threats
Like CSI Pakistan, New Methods Hope to Boost Counterterrorism
Corrupt and inept systems have hampered Pakistan's ability to track terrorists for years. Now, that looks to be changing. By Sara Sorcher
Threats
Counterrevolution? Don't Look Now But Russia's Regime Is Gaining Strength
As the Kremlin cracks down, popularity is rising amid a new 'social contract' with the Russian people. By Brian Whitmore
Threats
Don't Blame China for Territorial Disputes, Says Top General Visiting Pentagon
China is 'a peaceful, cordial and civilized lion,' argued Gen. Fang Fenghui, the People's Liberation Army’s top officer, during a Pentagon visit on Thursday. By Ben Watson
Threats
Iran and Saudi Arabia Edge Closer to Talks
After growing distrust and almost a year of silence, the Saudi foreign minister kickstarts discussions with Iran's top diplomat. By Global Security Newswire
Threats
U.S. ‘Not on a Path‘ To Help Syrian Rebels Win, Says Dempsey
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey outlines three things the rebels need to defeat Assad and secure Syria – none of which the U.S. is providing. By Kevin Baron
Threats
Russia Wants to Limit U.S. Access to Space Station
In response to U.S. sanctions, the Russian government is attempting to limit the Pentagon's ability to send satellites into space. By Alex Brown
Threats
Will Putin Annex Eastern Ukraine?
Moscow says it will 'implement' eastern Ukraine's referendum to join Russia, leaving many wondering what exactly that means. By Steve LeVine
Threats
U.S. Conducts Nuclear Response Exercises
More than a dozen U.S. aircraft are taking part in a nuclear response exercise, less than a week after Russia carried out a similar exercise on its own soil. By Global Security Newswire
Threats
Why the U.S. Has Few Options To Help Find Kidnapped Girls in Nigeria
Finding more than 270 kidnapped girls will be a challenge in Nigeria’s lawless northeast. By Ben Watson and Kedar Pavgi
Threats
Poll: More Than Half of Russians Want the Soviet Union Back
Fifty-five percent of Russian adults think it’s a ‘great misfortune’ that the Soviet republic no longer exists, according to a new poll. By Gideon Lichfield
Policy