Policy
Chinese Military Mimics U.S., Looks to Disaster Relief to Change Perceptions
China is stepping up aid to the Philippines, mindful of something the U.S. military has long known: perceptions matter. By Stephanie Gaskell
Business
Operators Are Standing By at Pentagon Whistleblower Hotline
Since 2009, the small office has seen a 125 percent increase in the use of the hotline, alerting federal investigators of thousands of possible cases of waste, fraud and abuse. By Charles S. Clark
Policy
Congressmen Criticize Pentagon 'Wall' of Silence
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and other senior leaders reject Rep. Duncan Hunter’s assertion that there’s an information barrier between Capitol Hill and DOD. By Kevin Baron
Policy
McCaskill Makes It Personal in Battle Over Military Assaults
Sen. McCaskill says her more moderate bill is better, but she's losing the public battle to Gillibrand. "I'll give that to her." By Stacy Kaper
Ideas
Defense One Summit: Video On Demand
Watch Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, Under Secretary Bob Hale, Air Force Secretary Eric Fanning, and more conversations and talks from Defense One Summit at this portal. By Defense One Staff
Business
Hagel Defends Kerry’s Engagement with Iran
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says “engagement” with Iran isn’t “negotiation” and defends the Secretary of State for reaching out. By Stephanie Gaskell
Ideas
Manage Defense Spending Through ‘Better Buying Power,’ Not Sequestration
If sequestration holds, the Pentagon will face inefficient funding choices that will reduce our buying power. By Ashton B. Carter
Business
Military Suicides Drop Significantly in 2013
Suicides by military personnel are down 22 percent so far in 2013, just one year after a record number of service members took their own lives. By Eric Katz
Science & Tech
Navy, Marines to Analyze Pentagon's Cloud Email System
The service's top tech official says that his office plans to undertake an analysis before moving Navy and Marine Corps emails to the cloud. By Bob Brewin
Science & Tech
Pentagon Preparing for the End of the Blackberry Era
DOD's once-favorite mobile device is in dire financial straits. Here's what happens if Blackberry goes the way of Betamax. By Aliya Sternstein
Ideas
Why Taking Sexual Assault Cases Out of the Chain of Command Protects Our Troops
The Military Justice Improvement Act will help victims of sexual assault get a fair chance at justice. By Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Business
How to Cut Defense Spending Without Hurting the Military
There is billions of dollars worth of bloat in the DOD's back offices. Trimming that would be a great start. By Eric Schnurer
Business
Policy Chief Miller Resigns, Latest Senior DOD Official to Depart
Under Secretary Jim Miller’s resignation, effective the end of January is no surprise but the timing adds to an exodus of talent leaving Chuck Hagel. By Kevin Baron
Business
Pentagon's Kendall: Budget Climate 'Worst I’ve Seen' for Planning
The DOD's top weapons buyer says that uncertainty is threatening the workforce 'and their ability to do their jobs.' By Charles S. Clark
Policy
Gillibrand Builds Support for Military Sex Assault Amendment
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand will get a vote on her effort to prosecute military sexual assaults outside of the chain of command -- a move the Joint Chiefs oppose. By Stacy Kaper
Ideas
Five Ways Obama Can Fix Drones Right Now
Civilian casualties can be prevented with better use of drones. By Sarah Holewinski and Larry Lewis
Business
Beth McGrath, Top DOD Management Official, to Resign
Beth McGrath’s 25-year career focused on bringing business strategies to Defense Department operations. By Charles S. Clark
Ideas
Hagel’s Plan for the Military in the Post-War Era
As the nation comes off a 'perpetual war footing,' Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel warns against relying too heavily on military might. By Kevin Baron
Business
Pentagon Building Security Chief Is Accused of Abusing His Authority
The Pentagon Force Protection Agency chief is accused of abusing firing range, golf and meal privileges. By Charles S. Clark
Business