Ideas
Forget NATO; France Taps the EU in Its Fight Against ISIS
France could have triggered NATO's Article 5. Here's why Paris chose the EU's mutual defense clause instead.
Policy
Here's Why Assad and ISIS Hate France's Stake in the Middle East
With both the terror group and the brutal president blaming the Paris attacks on French foreign policy, it's worth asking: what is that policy?
Threats
France Vows 'Merciless' Response to ISIS-Claimed Attacks in Paris
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the coordinated attacks that killed at least 129 people. President Francois Hollande called the attacks an 'act of war.'
Ideas
Time for a US Maritime Security Strategy for Europe
Congress should require DOD to develop one along the lines of the recent Asia Pacific Maritime Security Strategy.
Threats
NSA Spying Violates Privacy Rights, EU Court Rules
The decision likely won’t curb the surveillance, but could mean headaches for thousands of companies.
Science & Tech
In a Switch, UK Asks Its Arms Makers to Design for Export
Defense companies accustomed to making bespoke weapons for the MoD are being urged to consider overseas requirements as well.
Threats
Eyeing Russia, Estonian Company Creates Underground Hamster City for Humans
With an aggressive Russia nearby, Estonia is making mobile underground bunkers. But other countries are buying them too.
Ideas
The Islamic State's Recruiting Has Hit Britain Particularly Hard
British Muslims are caught in a pincer movement: with public and government suspicion on one side, and a seductive and supposedly empowering ideology on the other.
Business
UK to Decide Whether To Allow Women in Combat Jobs Next Year
As the U.S. nears its own decisions, the British Army is considering allowing women into infantry and armor positions.
Business
Now NATO’s Prepping for Hybrid War
Like the US, the alliance as a whole is readying forces for a full range of combat scenarios — and planning a historically complex exercise.
Threats
Report: NSA Gave Germany Access to Powerful Internet Surveillance Tool
Germany's internal spy agency traded surveillance data on its citizens for access to XKeyscore, Die Zeit newspaper says.
Threats
Germany Charges Own Spy With Spilling Secrets To US, Russia
The spy, arrested last summer, is accused of accepting more than $100,000 from the CIA to snoop on Germany.
Ideas
Why Germany’s Cybersecurity Law Isn’t Working
Among other things, it’s hard to improve private-sector network defenses one country at a time.
Threats
Britain Digs In Against ISIS, Russia
Sensing a “darker threat environment,” America’s ally launches its first strategic review in half a decade.
Ideas
UK Steps Up Defense Posture, Spending Ahead of Review
British armed forces are stepping up their response, and future presence, against threats from Russia to terrorism.
Policy
On National Security Cred Tour, Jeb Shakes Fist at Putin
Bush is taking a different tack on his presidential rite of passage in Europe than his GOP rivals: he’s talking.
Threats
Europe Requires More than Symbolic Defense
A recent 1,200-mile U.S. Army convoy across European roads was a stirring sight, but it won’t be enough to deter Russian aggression.
Threats
Russia Scales Back Long-Range Aircraft Patrols, NATO General Says
After beefing up long-range aviation patrols last year, Russia has been flying near the borders of NATO countries less frequently, Gen. Philip Breedlove says.
Threats
How Norway Lost Control of Its $500 Million Arctic Sub Base to the Russians
The Cold War-era facility now hosts Russian vessels linked to energy giant, Gazprom.
Ideas