Policy
Now Germany Confronts Obama Over NSA Spying
Germany is the latest ally to confront President Obama over reports of NSA spying. By Matt Berman, Matt Vasilogambros and Brian Resnick
Policy
Pakistan Signed a Secret 'Protocol' Allowing Drones
Officials say Pakistan has a secret agreement with the U.S. that approves many of the drone strikes. By Michael Hirsh
Ideas
How the U.S. Can Maintain the Undersea Advantage
The U.S. should not assume its military advantage is guaranteed under the sea, where the traffic and threats are getting more crowded than ever. By Adm. Jonathan Greenert
Threats
Asia: The Most Dangerous Continent
From bird flu to nuclear war, no part of the world has as much potential start global crises. By Moisés Naim
Threats
What Happened to Iraq?
Terrorist that the U.S. subdued, but never defeated, have reemerged and now threaten to restart Iraq's sectarian civil war. By Norman Ricklefs
Ideas
No NSA Poster Child: The Real Story of 9/11 Hijacker Khalid al-Mihdhar
Sen. Dianne Feinstein is wrong to claim today’s NSA data collection would have stopped 9/11. We had the technology and data to catch Khalid al-Mihdhar. By Michael German
Business
Afghan War Waste Revealed: Coalition Lost $230 Million in Spare Parts
One year ago, ISAF learned it had lost track of more than $300 million in taxpayer funded vehicle parts for the Afghan army. Now, the inspector general let the public know. By Kevin Baron
Threats
New Study Says Iraq War Led to Half a Million Iraqi Deaths
For every three people killed by violence in Iraq, two died as a result of conflict-crippled health care, water and transportation systems, a new study finds. By Marina Koren
Threats
Obama Was Wrong When He Said the U.S. Doesn't Do Pinpricks
Ever since Iraq and Afghanistan, the U.S. has mainly only intervened militarily in small, strategic ways. By Lionel Beehner
Ideas
To Save the Submarines, Eliminate ICBMs and Bombers
If the Pentagon is serious about new Ohio-class SSBNs, then it should end the “nuclear triad” of missiles and bombers (freeing $20 billion a year). By Christopher Preble and Matt Fay
Ideas
Give and Take: Time to Get Real In U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks
Iran and the U.S. have the best shot in years at a nuclear deal, if each is willing to give up some of what it wants to get what it really needs. By Greg Thielmann
Policy
Congress Urges Hagel, U.S. to Block Turkey-China Anti-Missile Deal
Republicans in Congress are raising red flags over a possible deal to place Chinese anti-missile technology in Turkey, a NATO ally. By Rachel Oswald
Ideas
Announcing the Inaugural Defense One Summit
Defense One is gathering national security and defense leaders to discuss the future of U.S. global security responsibilities and power. By Kevin Baron
Threats
Cutting Egypt Aid Too Little, Too Late
Withholding some aid to the military while continuing other aid gives Egypt mixed messages about Washington's intentions. By Sara Sorcher
Threats
Why America Has to Work With Syria's Islamist Rebels
Washington's policymakers need to put the affiliation of Syria's rebel groups in the context of local politics. By Shadi Hamid
Science & Tech
Why America Wants Drones That Can Kill Without Humans
The U.S. wants smarter, more secure drones. But are lethal autonomous robots the answer? By Joshua Foust
Threats
Obama Is Changing the Way He Fights the War on Terror
The U.S. moved to capture militants in Libya and Somalia, rather than killing them. It may be better than drones, but it brings political risks. By Sara Sorcher
Ideas
America’s Longest War
America’s longest war has become its forgotten war. If there was ever a time to pay attention to Afghanistan, it’s now. By Stephanie Gaskell
Science & Tech
Pakistan's Solution to Terrorism: Ban Skype
A southern province in Pakistan is banning voice-messaging services for three months 'because terrorists are using them.' By Leo Mirani
Threats