Threats
These Are the US Military Bases Most Threatened by Climate Change
The belated lists arrived just ahead of a GAO report that says the Pentagon is failing to use climate projections in planning.
Ideas
In the Global Power Era, Remember the Bin Laden Raid
The Defense Department must make choices, but we cannot become complacent about the fight against terrorism.
Science & Tech
Microsoft Unveils Two Secret Data Centers Built for Classified Government Data
Microsoft is building data centers and expanding security capabilities to compete with Amazon to host sensitive government data.
Science & Tech
Judge Lifts Stay on the Pentagon’s JEDI Cloud Contract
But the department must wait until at least July 19 to make an award.
Science & Tech
New Nuclear Missiles' Cost Estimate Changes Again
The fight over America’s nuclear missile future gets cloudier, as Air Force says expensive silo improvements would be needed for any new ICBMs.
Business
'Space Force' Windfall Unclear for Eager Defense Companies
At Space Symposium, satellite makers big and small say they’re seeing the Pentagon awarding contracts faster, but still aren’t sure what to expect.
Ideas
Ep. 41: Climate Change vs. the US Military
In this episode, we investigate matters of resilience and base design as part of a broader look at how climate change will likely affect the U.S. military in the years ahead.
Policy
Trump Just Killed His Own Defense Strategy
The commander in chief has torn up 17 years of counterterrorism plans, offering instead his strange mix of talking points and lies.
Policy
Goodbye, Mattis. Goodbye, Syria. Hello, 2019
Dramatic shifts abound as Trump puts US military’s war plans in doubt, Democrats resurge in Congress, and the Pentagon gets a new boss.
Policy
Trump Kicks Mattis Out Early, Names Shanahan Acting Defense Secretary
The abrupt decision comes amid a growing crescendo of criticism of the president’s snap decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria.
Policy
General Dunford's Border Politics Come Down to This
Here's why the Joint Chiefs chairman applauded Greece for welcoming one group of migrants while U.S. troops are helping President Trump stop another.
Policy
The US Military Held an American as an Enemy Combatant for Over a Year. Here’s What That Means.
The case could have upended the entire war on ISIS. Instead, it’s changing how we treat some detainees.
Ideas
The US Military Must Lighten Warfighters’ Loads
Five suggestions to reduce injury and increase combat efficiency.
Threats
Pentagon Declares War on Scooters
After seven rental scooters were abandoned at the Pentagon following this year’s September 11 remembrances, police say they will begin impounding the unauthorized rides. Bikes, too.
Ideas
A Message to Pentagon Spokespeople, From Your Former Boss
There’s a difference between campaigning and serving, and people have a right to know what goes on their government.
Policy
Pence Makes Hard Sell For Trump's Space Force by 2020
The administration wants a new military service branch, but space mission's future in the Pentagon and Congress is far from certain.
Threats
After Secret Trump Meeting, Russia Offers to Resume Military Relations
Did Trump offer to normalize relations? It would be complicated — and Congress gets a vote.
Ideas
Mind The Gender Capability Gap
It's a strategic blind spot for the Pentagon, but gender and warfare are inextricably intertwined. Let’s train our forces to face that.
Threats