Ideas
Don’t Privatize the Veterans Health Administration
The healthcare industry wants to take over a system that – for all its problems – still outperforms the private sector.
Threats
Don’t Give Up on the African Union Mission Yet
Somalia's most effective institution and its biggest driver of stability, AMISOM is the only force that can counter al-Shabab and hold territory.
Ideas
Stop Saying We're Dropping 'Cyber Bombs' On ISIS
It is better to see cyber operations for what they are: changing spreadsheets, intercepting email, jamming comms, and a lot of deception.
Ideas
The Nuclear Football Goes to Japan
Obama will have the power of 22,000 Hiroshimas in the suitcase his aide carries with him. He still has time to change.
Ideas
The Latest Taliban Leader’s Death Changes What, Exactly?
Ask three people what they make of Mullah Mansoor’s death by drone and you’ll get three answers, none offering a swift end to the war.
Ideas
The Old Arguments About US Nukes in Europe Aren’t Working. Here’s A New Approach.
Stressing the humanitarian dimensions of the debate over tactical nukes may break a long stalemate.
Ideas
Naysayers Are Learning the Wrong Lessons About the Littoral Combat Ship
The LCS is bringing needed numbers — and following the paths of very successful ship classes.
Ideas
The Myth of American Disengagement
For too many in the foreign policy debate, "engagement" is code for unilateral military intervention. Here's a more honest way to measure Obama's record.
Ideas
If Diplomacy Fails, Then What for Syria?
What leverage has a United States that is so reluctant to fight?
Ideas
If Russia is Selling, the Pentagon Should Keep Buying — Rocket Engines, That Is
What’s the rush? Before hastily cutting off the engines we need, Congress should set the conditions for a better American space launch market.
Ideas
Five Possible Futures for the US Navy
Technology, especially networked algorithms, is changing the game. But which path will it take the Navy down?
Ideas
Naval Cooperation is More Crucial Than Ever. Here’s What It Costs.
To build key relationships, the US must be willing to trade readiness for presence and exquisite ships for numbers.
Ideas
The Lessons of the Littoral Combat Ship
Analyzing the events of the past 15 years reveals at least four reasons for the current mess.
Ideas
To Confront Russia's Subs, NATO Should Team Up on ASW Aircraft
Alliance members should replicate their successful C-17 cooperation to restore their maritime patrol aircraft fleets.
Ideas
CNO: US Navy Needs Foreign Help Against Russia, China, ISIS, Iran
The Chief of Naval Operations explains why he's working to expand and strengthen the fleet's network of partners.
Ideas
The DIUx Is Dead. Long Live The DIUx
By taking early corrective action, Ash Carter is upending the typical Washington playbook of prolonging failure.
Ideas
To Beat ISIS, We Must Think Smaller
People become radicalized when they lack hope, jobs, and purpose. Local investments can break the cycle.
Ideas
Transparency’s Double-Edged Sword
Even as ubiquitous surveillance helps hold governments accountable, it can also make tense situations less stable.
Business
GPS Upgrades Are Late and Over Budget. Here's Why We Should Stay the Course
There's no better alternative to the GPS III and OCX programs, which thankfully appear to be on track at last.
Ideas