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NSA Reportedly Exploited Heartbleed Bug For Spying Purposes
The agency may have known for years about the security flaw that possibly affected up to two-thirds of the Internet. By Dustin Volz and Matt Berman
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Who Will Be Afghanistan’s Next President?
As the votes are counted, the U.S. is hopeful that the winner will continue to support American interests in Afghanistan. By Michael Hirsh
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Russia Says NATO Is Breaking Its Word on Missile Defense
How one U.S. Navy destroyer is making Russia very nervous. By Global Security Newswire
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5 Photos That Show Russia’s Buildup Along Ukraine Border
And it’s more than enough to have NATO officials worried. By Marina Koren
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Afghan Election Was a 'Real Defeat' to the Taliban
To the surprise of both Afghan and foreign observers, the Taliban failed to carry out a single large-scale assault during the election. By David Rohde
Policy
NATO Won’t Rule Out Sending U.S. Troops to Eastern Europe
The alliance’s top military commander says the U.S. is considering sending American troops to Eastern Europe to reassure allies. By Ben Watson
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Crimea Could Cost Russia’s Economy $147 Billion
Assessing the costs of annexation so far, via the International Monetary Fund. By Tim Fernholz
Ideas
3 Myths About the Pivot to Asia
There has been much debate – and much misunderstanding – about the purpose and function of the so-called ‘pivot’ to Asia. By Janine Davidson
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Putin Isn't Invading Ukraine -- He's Sabotaging It
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s strategy seems to be not to actually invade Ukraine, instead he’s following the playbook he used to annex Crimea. By Steve LeVine
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Gen. Allen: It’s Time Obama Commits To Staying in Afghanistan
Former war commander Gen. John Allen says the successful vote in Afghanistan shows why the U.S. can’t abandon the country now. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Ideas
The Military Must Hunt Corruption, Not Just Terrorists
Too often, strategists don’t see corruption for what it really is: a national security threat. Read the first in a new exclusive series. By Sarah Chayes
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SPECIAL REPORT: Afghanistan Election
Read the best of Defense One's Afghanistan coverage as the nation votes this weekend for a new president and sets the course of its future. By Defense One Staff
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After Afghan Election, Debate Over Post-2014 Troops Continues
Military and diplomatic officials worry that the gains in Afghanistan will be lost if U.S. and NATO forces pack up and leave. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
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Fort Hood Shooter: Why Did He Do It?
After killing three people, wounding 16 others, and then turning the gun on himself at Fort Hood, there are still few clues about why Spec. Ivan Lopez did it. By Stephanie Gaskell
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Fort Hood Shooting Rampage Leaves 4 Dead, 16 Injured
Another shooting has occurred at Fort Hood, Texas, leaving three people killed by a lone gunman with mental health issues who took own life. By Kevin Baron
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The U.S. Military’s Most Crucial Mission Yet in Afghanistan
This weekend’s presidential election in Afghanistan will help determine the fate of the U.S. mission there. By Stephanie Gaskell
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Russia’s Plan to Partition Ukraine
The Kremlin's leaders have set their sights beyond Crimea. How should the West react? By David Frum
Ideas
Realizing the Asia-Pacific Rebalance
Why the pivot to Asia ‘remains front and center in our national security strategy.’ By Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel
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After Crimea, U.S. Nuclear Agency Reviews Russia Aid
The National Nuclear Security Administration is reassessing its assistance to Russia amid continuing tension over Ukraine. By Rachel Oswald
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