Threats
U.S. Suspending Nonlethal Aid to Northern Syria
After Islamic Front fighters take over rebel bases, U.S. pauses aid shipments. By Jordain Carney
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U.S. Could Begin Eliminating Syria's Chemical Weapons by January
The head of the OPCW said that the process to neutralize the chemical agents aboard a U.S. vessel could begin as early as next month. By Global Security Newswire
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Two Billion People Could Starve After a 'Limited' Nuclear War
A new study says that essential food systems around the world would be severely compromised, leading to the end of industrial civilization. By Douglas Guarino
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U.S. Military Intervenes With Airlifts In Central African Republic
Airlifts are intended to avert a "humanitarian" crisis in the tiny, landlocked country. By Jordain Carney
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Is This Submerged Rock East Asia's Next Flashpoint?
Caught between China, Japan and South Korea, this underwater island could become become another spot where tempers flare. By Lily Kuo
Policy
Harry Reid in Hot Seat for Iran Sanctions Vote
The Senate majority leader could alter the fate of the Iran deal next week -- back the White House by denying a vote on additional sanctions, or let the Senate vote and risk undermining Obama's chances with Tehran. By Stacy Kaper
Policy
House Intel Chair Slams White House Outreach to Syria's Islamist Rebels
Mike Rogers says the administration's approach reflects their lack of strategy towards the ongoing conflict. By Sara Sorcher
Policy
Japan Knew That Biden Would Go Soft on China
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is aware of the complex geopolitical game at play in East Asia. That's why he didn't implore the Vice President to go hard on Beijing. By Steve Clemons
Science & Tech
Cyber Arms Dealers Peddle 85 Worms a Day
New research says that boutique security firms are finding flaws in software and selling them to the highest bidders--not necessarily the good guys. By Aliya Sternstein
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Pentagon Lets Joe Biden Do the Talking With China
Hagel and Dempsey have not talked to their Chinese counterparts during the latest tensions. The Pentagon says that’s by design. By Kevin Baron
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Dempsey Says ‘Zero Option’ on the Table for Afghanistan As Karzai Balks
While the Afghan president continues to play politics with a post-2014 troop deal, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey says the ‘zero option’ is on the table. By Stephanie Gaskell
Threats
How the U.S. Will Dispose of Syria's Chemical Weapons
Here are the details behind a complex process to remove -- and destroy -- Bashar al-Assad's most dangerous weapons. By Sara Sorcher
Policy
After Secret Talks, Will the U.S. Get Iran to Open Up?
The administration's cloak-and-dagger diplomacy towards an interim deal was great. Whether it is actually effective in the next stage of negotiations is another question. By Major Garrett
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Putin Eyeing Precision Conventional Weapons as Nuclear Substitutes
The Russian leader says that the arms would function primarily as an alternative to nuclear weapons. By Diane Barnes
Policy
Eric Cantor Wants Congress to Define Final Iran Deal
The Virginia Republican says he's upset with the interim agreement, and wants Congress to shape how the administration approaches the next round of negotiations. By Tim Alberta
Ideas
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Science & Tech
Navy Deploys High Tech Surveillance Jets in East Asia
The new P-8As have a 1200 mile range and could be used to run surveillance missions in China's air defense zone. By Bob Brewin
Threats
U.S. Modifying Ship to Destroy Assad's Chemical Weapons at Sea
Destroying the weapons will cost between $47-$61 million, and is to focus on 500 nerve agents too dangerous to be neutralized by other parties. By Global Security Newswire
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North Korea Resumes Missile-Launch Site Work
The reclusive country shows no sign of planning another long-distance missile, but is still making progress at its Musudan-ri complex. By Global Security Newswire
Policy