Policy
Defense Personnel to Get Crash Course in OpSec
But various problems have observers wondering whether it's a waste of time.
Ideas
The Real Problem With 'Politicizing the Military'
The Constitution says nothing of civilian control of the military or its expected political neutrality. How we protect those traditions needs more attention than ever.
Threats
More Than 39,000 Federal Employees Have Tested Positive for COVID-19
Nearly 1% of all federal personnel have contracted the novel coronavirus, with cases spiking in recent weeks at many agencies.
Science & Tech
Coronavirus ‘Shattered the Myth’ that Defense Civilians Can’t Telework, Official Says
The workforce's response to the pandemic is reshaping ideas about the "new normal" work setup, two Defense Department officials said.
Ideas
13 Lessons from the Crozier Controversy
A retired Navy commodore dissects how the captain mishandled the COVID-19 outbreak aboard the carrier Theodore Roosevelt.
Ideas
Trump Admin Lacks Solid Plan to Reopen Federal Offices, GAO Says
Republicans say feds should swiftly go back to work: "It’s time to take our chances," one argues.
Policy
The Pentagon's Research Chief and His Deputy Are Resigning
Michael Griffin, defense undersecretary for research and engineering, and his deputy announced their July 10 departure in an email to staff.
Threats
DHS Expands Insider-Threat Program to Cover Everyone Who Accesses Its Info
The Homeland Security Department will begin tracking all personnel—federal employees and contractors, with or without a security clearance—in the hunt for insider threats.
Ideas
Ending Accompanied Tours to the Gulf Is a Message Delivered at a Cost
The Pentagon wants Iran — and U.S. allies — to pay close attention to its decision to keep troops' families out of the region.
Threats
Navy to Punish Fired Captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt
In a reversal, the service’s top officer says further investigation revealed lapses in Capt. Brett Crozier’s judgment and actions aboard his COVID-stricken ship.
Science & Tech
NSA Has New Guidance for Teleworking Feds
Products, and the way the NSA regards them, are changing quickly
Ideas
Milley Is Trump's Latest Reluctant Enabler
Maintaining the balance between serving the president and protecting the Constitution is impossible over time.
Ideas
Why Soldiers Might Disobey the President’s Orders to Occupy US Cities
Because it might be their duty to do so. Two ethicists at Navy schools explain.
Ideas
Stop Training Police Like They’re Joining the Military
If policing is to change, the spotlight must turn toward police academies, where new recruits are first inculcated into the folkways of their profession.
Ideas
This is Not a Civil-Military Crisis
Recent statements by uniformed leaders are anodyne expressions about U.S. law. Those by retired four-stars are more problematic.
Threats
Service Chiefs Acknowledge Racism in the Ranks, Pledge Dialogue, Change
After days of civil unrest and several Esper missteps, each one of the service branch chiefs has begun to speak out.
Ideas
America’s Generals Must Stand Up to Trump
Our military leaders are willing to take a bullet for this country. But are they prepared to take a pink slip?
Ideas
It’s Time to Listen to the Doomsday Planners
Another pandemic, or a terrorist attack, could cripple an unprepared executive branch.
Threats
New Spy Chief Takes Reins Amid a Work Environment Reshaped by Coronavirus
Telework, staggered schedules, and new technology are some of the ways intelligence officials are keeping themselves and the information they gather safe.
Ideas