Policy
Get Over It: America and Its Friends Spy on Each Other
The U.S. may be allied with France, Germany and a host of other countries, but their interests aren't necessarily aligned all the time. By Michael Hirsh
Science & Tech
Cyberattack Closes Major Israeli Highway; Hackers Bug Finnish Ministry
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches. By Nextgov Staff
Policy
How Obama Can Bypass Congress and Ease Sanctions on Iran
A recalcitrant and hawkish Congress won't cut back on Iran sanctions by itself. Good thing the White House has plenty of other options. By Sara Sorcher
Policy
Doubts Linger Over Syrian Weapons Disclosure
After U.N. certification, U.S. officials still unsure of the actual number of Syria's weapons making sites or their facilities. By Global Security Newswire
Ideas
How Obama Can Help Iraq
The Iraq war President Obama never wanted is back. Here’s what he can do to help stop Iraq’s spiral into chaos. By Stephanie Gaskell
Ideas
Crocker: Send More U.S. Counterterrorism Troops to Iraq
Ryan Crocker, the former U.S. ambassador to Iraq, knows what it takes to save Iraq: political will and military muscle that President Obama has been unwilling to use. By James Kitfield
Ideas
Overcoming the Gulf in the Gulf
America’s Gulf partners should reconsider their forceful protests of U.S. Middle East policy. By Colin H. Kahl and Jacob Stokes
Ideas
Is China Building a Trojan Horse into NATO Through Turkey?
Why is Turkey is buying China’s anti-missile system when it already has NATO’s Patriot system? Here’s why Ankara should beware Chinese defense corporations bearing gifts. By Aki Peritz & Mieke Eoyang
Threats
Report: Images Show New Building Activity at North Korea Missile Site
Recent satellite photos show no stopping at long-range missile site, according 38 North. By Global Security Newswire
Business
Exclusive Interview: DIA Director Flynn on Why Special Ops Will Keep Us From War
DIA's Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn talks about his mission to reform military intelligence and why al-Qaeda is metastasizing. By James Kitfield
Policy
Senate Intel Committee Orders 'Major Review' of U.S. Spying Practices
Sen. Dianne Feinstein is ‘totally opposed’ to spying on allies and has ordered the Senate Intelligence Committee to conduct its own review of U.S. intelligence gathering. By Stephanie Gaskell
Threats
How Many Chemical Weapons Sites Does Syria Have?
Syria just submitted a report that details the scope and size of its chemical weapons sites -- but it's classified so it's still unclear just how many sites there are. By Global Security Newswire
Threats
Russia Ready to 'Compromise' on NATO Shield
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says he's open to talks as Pentagon's Under Secretary for Policy Jim Miller breaks ground on Romania's future Aegis missile site. By Global Security Newswire
Threats
Al-Qaeda and Our Fear of the Fight
Our fear of al-Qaeda is hurting us more than they actually are. By David Rohde
Threats
Iran's New Nuclear-Fuel Plan Spurs Uncertainty in the West
Iranian nuclear talks seemed promising, but leaked plans to make fuel raise red flags. By Diane Barnes
Ideas
In the Tank: It’s Time to Divorce the NSA from Cyber Command
This week’s best research and commentary on the latest in national security and foreign policy issues from top think tanks around the world. By Kedar Pavgi
Science & Tech
Want to Win $2 Million? Build DARPA a Better Cyber Defense
DARPA is offering a $2 million prize to anyone who can build an automated, instantaneous cyber defense for the Pentagon’s networks. By Kedar Pavgi
Threats
How Human Rights Groups Misinterpret Drone Strikes
Two recent drone strike reports by Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch mean well, but important factual errors cloud their judgment. Civilian casualties alone are not war crimes. By Joshua Foust
Ideas
A Missed Chance for NATO’s Cybersecurity Future
On the back of NATO’s defense ministerial, member-states still need to address the alliance’s major cybersecurity shortfalls – and there are plenty. By Daniel Pitcairn
Threats