Threats
Russia's lies helped persuade Niger to eject US troops, AFRICOM says
The U.S. needs to beef up its own counter-disinformation efforts, Gen. Langley tells lawmakers.
Threats
Houthis granting China, Russia safe passage in Red Sea, CENTCOM says
The group is armed by Iran using the revenues from Beijing’s veiled oil purchases.
Ideas
New Arctic strategy? Good. Now do one for the Antarctic
China and Russia aren’t limiting their adventurism to the northern polar region.
Science & Tech
Russia’s election-manipulation efforts aim to undermine Ukraine aid, NSA says
Thanks to AI, “They can have one person cranking out a lot of material.”
Ideas
Authoritarians are playing to win. America can’t if we don’t show up.
Two retired four-stars lay out the case for the National Security Emergency Package currently being considered in the House.
Science & Tech
US should accelerate hypersonic defenses, NORTHCOM head says
“We can’t pause at all,” Gen. Gregory Guillot told Congress.
Policy
US will send another $300M in weapons to Ukraine, thanks to ‘cost savings’
Good negotiating on earlier contracts freed up funds for rockets and ammo, officials say.
Threats
CIA Director: With supplemental, Ukraine can hold its own against Russia
Without the additional funding “lies a much grimmer future.”
Policy
