Ideas
Russia Is Teaching a Master Class in ‘Decision-Centric' Warfare
Pentagon leaders should take notes.
Threats
Army General Wants More Missile Defense Within First Island Chain
“I don't think we have enough right now,” Maj. Gen. Vowell said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ideas
Don’t Divide the World Between Democracies and Autocracies
There are better ways to face our challenges than pushing for ideological blocs.
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.
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.
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.
Threats
In First, Navy Ship Shoots Down ICBM with SM-3 Interceptor
The test could set the stage for a new framework of missile interceptors in the Pacific.
Threats
North Korea Unveils ‘Very Destabilizing’ ICBM
Pyongyang’s new missile boosts the chance of conflict, even if it doesn’t work.
Ideas
Assessing Trump’s National Security Record
How has he done against four main threats our nation faces?
Threats
N. Korean Hackers Upgraded Their Financial-Theft Tools, Feds Warn
The BeagleBoyz — tied to Pyongyang’s General Reconnaissance Bureau — are thought to have stolen some $2 billion since 2015.
Threats
No Orders To Reduce Troops in South Korea Yet, Esper Says
With traditional U.S. deployments still under review, the defense secretary announced he hopes to visit China by year’s end.
Ideas
Trump’s Nuclear Policy Has Failed
Recognizing that blunders and bad ideas have undermined stability and security is the first step toward recovery.
Ideas
What If Kim Jong Un Dies?
Improvements in U.S.-North Korean relations would still largely be up to Washington.
Ideas
The Coronavirus Gives the US a Chance to Restart Talks with North Korea
Even as Kim launches missiles to distract his worried populace, he is seeking US aid for his country's battle with COVID-19.
Ideas