Threats
Have U.S. Troops Overstayed Their Welcome in Afghanistan?
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has hosted U.S. troops for more than a decade, but now his hospitality is running out, putting a post-2014 deal at risk. By Stephanie Gaskell
Threats
U.S. Keeps Patriot Missiles in Turkey Aimed at Syria
Hagel informed Turkey's foreign minister of the U.S. decision, while the Netherlands and Germany have yet to follow the Pentagon's lead. By Global Security Newswire
Threats
The Next Bin Laden
The rise of Al-Qaeda's "Clausewitz" comes at the same time the NSA is being reined in. Will Americans have to live with a surveillance state to protect themselves from this enigmatic threat? By Michael Hirsh
Policy
Bibi Netanyahu is Forcing Obama to Decide Between Iran and Palestine
The administration sees its diplomatic work on both issues as the lynchpins to stability in the Middle East. Too bad Jerusalem isn't on the same page. By Michael Hirsh
Policy
Congressmen Criticize Pentagon 'Wall' of Silence
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and other senior leaders reject Rep. Duncan Hunter’s assertion that there’s an information barrier between Capitol Hill and DOD. By Kevin Baron
Policy
John McCain Thinks John Kerry Is a 'Human Wrecking Ball'
The Arizona Senator had some harsh words for the Obama administration's approach towards its negotiations with Iran. By Uri Friedman
Ideas
Defense One Summit: Video On Demand
Watch Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, Under Secretary Bob Hale, Air Force Secretary Eric Fanning, and more conversations and talks from Defense One Summit at this portal. By Defense One Staff
Business
Hagel Defends Kerry’s Engagement with Iran
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says “engagement” with Iran isn’t “negotiation” and defends the Secretary of State for reaching out. By Stephanie Gaskell
Science & Tech
How Music Could Be Used as a Weapon at Sea
Cyber experts believe that malicious soundwaves could be deployed to paralyze a ship's electronic systems. By Aliya Sternstein
Ideas
Defense One Summit Live Streaming Video
Follow all of the conversations, insights and debates during the Defense One Summit. By Defense One Staff
Policy
Why Did We Suspend Aid to Egypt Again?
It's business as usual between Washington and Cairo, and the so-called-cuts were nothing but slaps on the wrists of Egypt's generals. By Shadi Hamid
Policy
U.S. Official: 'Not Making Much Progress' with Russia on Missiles, Arms
Madelyn Creedon, assistant secretary of defense for global strategic affairs, says negotiations are stalled on missile defense. By Rachel Oswald
Threats
U.S. Labels Nigeria's Boko Haram as Terrorists
The State Department designation opens powers to pursue the group, which is linked to al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb. By Elaine Grossman
Policy
Senate Holding Iran Sanctions Bill Before Kerry Briefing
Lawmakers are to be briefed by Kerry on Wednesday regarding the status of the ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran. By Global Security Newswire
Threats
What Does Nasiruddin Haqqani’s Death Mean?
Remember the Haqqani Network? Once more feared than the Taliban, brother Nasiruddin Haqqani’s drive-by killing in Pakistan on Monday is unusual in many ways -- the biggest being the method. By Joshua Foust
Policy
Everyone Is Posturing on Iran (and Everyone Wants a Deal)
The Israelis, French, Americans and Iranians have to save face, but reports of their dissension are greatly exaggerated. By Michael Hirsh
Ideas
Is It Time to Reassess Our Long-Term Alliances in the Middle East?
Should conversations between Washington and Tehran be focused on nuclear weapons when there are other economic and geopolitical factors in play? By Fariborz Ghadar
Threats
How the Senate Is Complicating Negotiations With Iran
Former officials say that imposing new sanctions makes Washington look unserious about negotiations. By Diane Barnes
Ideas
Boring! Brass Worried Less War and Training Lulling Force
Joint Chiefs tell Congress the troops are getting bored as Afghanistan ends and sequester keeps them idle. By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy