Threats

Today's D Brief: N. Korean missile flies over Japan; Ukraine’s counteroffensive plods on; More HIMARS to Kyiv; The Ayatollah lashes out; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Jennifer Hlad and Caitlin M. Kenney
Ideas

Edging Towards the Nuclear Abyss

In doctrine and posture, the world’s nuclear powers are making nuclear war more, not less, likely.

  • Joel Hickman
Threats

Today's D Brief: Putin's draft shakes up society; G7, NATO condemn Russian referendum; North Korea's 32nd missile launch in 2022; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

Today's D Brief: Russia says Ukraine behind Moscow car-bombing; MRAPs, TOWs, Javelins, among $775M in new US arms to Kyiv; RoK-US drills begin; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

Today's D Brief: Russia attacks Ukrainian port cities; Kyiv advisor teases counteroffensive plans; Opportunism in Ankara; New US strike in Somalia; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Science & Tech

Treasury Department Sanctions Popular Cryptocurrency Mixer, Citing Growing Threat

North Korea used the popular service, but so did privacy-minded crypto traders.

  • Patrick Tucker
Defense Systems

The Biden Administration Wants To Standardize How the U.S. Conducts Cyber Operations

The White House is reviewing a Trump administration policy that made it easier for U.S. Cyber Command to conduct offensive cyber operations.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Ideas

The US Remains the Exception on Land Mines

Biden has restored the near-global ban on these militarily ineffective weapons, but enshrined their continued use in South Korea.

  • Ursala Knudsen-Latta
Threats

Sullivan Vows ‘Consequences’ If China Helps Russia in Ukraine

The national security advisor expressed “deep concerns” about China’s alignment with Russia, during a seven-hour meeting Monday.

  • Jacqueline Feldscher
Ideas

Russia Is Teaching a Master Class in ‘Decision-Centric' Warfare

Pentagon leaders should take notes.

  • Bryan Clark and Dan Patt
Threats

Army General Wants More Missile Defense Within First Island Chain

“I don't think we have enough right now,” Maj. Gen. Vowell said.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

China’s Hypersonic Test ‘Increases Tension in the Region,’ Pentagon Chief Says

But Austin sought to downplay the new capability as just another concern.

  • Tara Copp
Threats

US, S. Korea to Write New War Plan to Counter N. Korean Nukes, Missiles

During visit, defense chiefs also expected to announce Seoul will test for long-awaited operational control of joint forces in 2022.

  • Tara Copp
Science & Tech

North Korean Uranium Mining Picked Up From 2017 to 2020

Satellite photos show accelerated mining efforts but the meaning of the activity is still unclear.

  • Patrick Tucker
Policy

Biden, Moon Seek Return to Normal After Four Years of ‘Chaotic’ Trump

But the U.S. and South Korean leaders remain far apart on topics from North Korea to human rights.

  • Jacqueline Feldscher
Ideas

Don’t Divide the World Between Democracies and Autocracies

There are better ways to face our challenges than pushing for ideological blocs.

  • Daniel DePetris
Threats

The D Brief: Kim’s sister warns US; Border surge; Asia-Pacific next-gen arms; TR’s master helmsmen; And a bit more...

  • Bradley Peniston and Kevin Baron
Ideas

We Must Reorient US Cyber Strategy Around the Only Safe Assumption

We should assume adversaries are already in our networks — and Congress should take these five steps to mitigate the damage.

  • Dmitri Alperovitch
Ideas

Kim Jong-un’s Shot Across Biden’s Bow

Last year was relatively quiet in U.S.-North Korean relations. That’s likely to change.

  • Bruce Klingner
Ideas

Biden Must Prioritize Missile Defense

The new president will be pressed to choose between short- and long-term improvements. The rise in threats mean he must pursue both.

  • Rebeccah L. Heinrichs
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