Ideas
Energize NATO’s Response to Russia’s Threats Against Ukraine
Signal new efforts to thwart a controversial Russian energy pipeline.
Threats
Ukraine Wants More Exercises, Training with US
Russian military buildup is “atypical,” Ukrainian officials say.
Threats
Pentagon Scrambles to Defend ‘Juicy Targets’ After Rivals’ Space Tests
U.S. Space Force is taking Russia’s destruction of its own satellite as a warning.
Ideas
The US Must Turn the Tables on Russia’s Psyops
A post-Cold War fixation on hard power has sapped us of the 21st century’s most potent force.
Threats
Russian Anti-Satellite Missile Launch Into Space ‘Dangerous And Irresponsible,’ State Says
Russia gave the U.S. no warning of launch, Pentagon says. Now ISS is at risk of getting riddled with debris.
Science & Tech
New White House Cyber Director Wants to Fight Like Cobra Kai
Chris Inglis says the government needs to hit would-be attackers where it hurts.
Ideas
Don’t Assume the US Will Fight China and Russia One at a Time
Beijing and Moscow are boosting their strategic coordination along with their militaries.
Science & Tech
Russian Corruption Makes It Harder to Crack Down on Ransomware
Hackers who learned skills in government service are branching out “for their own personal enrichment,” Pentagon cyber leader says.
Ideas
The US Should Have Invited Russia to Join Its Counter-Ransomware Initiative
The Biden administration recently hosted a ransomware summit which excluded the Russian government. The United States should have done more to involve Russia in ransomware negotiations.
Ideas
Mind the ‘Middle Powers’ Gap
While pivoting from terrorism to great powers, the U.S. should pay far more attention those countries caught in the struggle between democracy and authoritarianism.
Policy
Is This the Next US Military Base in Europe?
Lithuania built Camp Herkus to woo a permanent contingent of American troops. But the Biden administration is far from convinced.
Ideas
Strengthen U.S. Security Through Nuclear Arms Reductions
Biden has an opportunity to bolster deterrence, reduce proliferation risks, and lower the risk of nuclear war.
Ideas
Defense One Radio, Ep. 88: How Air Warfare is Changing
Four experts describe lessons from Iraq, Azerbaijan, Gaza, and more.
Ideas
The U.S. Should Get Serious About Submarine Cable Security
Three trends are accelerating risks to underwater cables’ security and resilience.
Threats
US Afghanistan Withdrawal Becomes Ammo For Disinformation Attacks
Adversaries are trying to make Lithuania doubt America’s commitment to its NATO partner.
Science & Tech
Was Russia’s April Exercise a Practice Run for a Ukraine Invasion?
The use of smoke operations and a large troop presence in Crimea suggests that Russia was telegraphing its ability to launch a major assault on Ukraine.
Policy
Biden Will Announce $60M Security Aid to Ukraine To Counter Russia
The White House meeting with Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelenskyy will also reaffirm the partnership between the two countries.
Ideas
The Curious Omission in Russia’s New Security Strategy
It doesn’t mention “cyber”—and that tells us a few things.
Business
Private Equity Firm Acquires Geost, Whose Sensors Protect Satellites
It’s a play to capitalize on massive satellite orders from the Pentagon.
Science & Tech