Science & Tech
Russia Tests a Satellite That Rams Other Satellites, US Says
It’s the latest Russian weapon being developed to attack American spacecraft, Space Force leader says.
Threats
Foreign Disinformation Campaign Is Targeting Congress, Top Dems Say
Four House lawmakers are demanding an all-member briefing from the FBI.
Threats
US, UK Officials Call for Russia to Stop Hacking COVID-19 Researchers
“It is completely unacceptable that the Russian Intelligence Services are targeting those working to combat the coronavirus pandemic,” a British official said.
Science & Tech
Russia’s Attempted Vaccine Hack Suggests Research — and Putin’s Grand Plan — Has Stalled
The Kremlin’s cyber attack on the UK, U.S., and Canada suggests their coronavirus vaccine — and a key Putin promise — is far from reality.
Ideas
Russia Wants Its Civil and Military Sectors to Cooperate. So Far, Not So Much
So U.S. policymakers should watch out for Russian efforts to avoid sanctions through trade with China.
Ideas
Why Is Russia Undermining International Efforts in Syria?
Western negotiators must give no ground in Moscow’s attempts to evade its responsibilities.
Threats
In Russian Bounties, Former Diplomats See Effort To Mess With US — But Not Much More
Moscow’s strategic calculus is much harder to parse.
Threats
What Putin’s New Constitution Means for Russia and the West
A series of constitutional amendments will cement Putin’s hold on power, change Russian life, and give the West fewer options for dealing with him.
Policy
Political Fight Over Russian Bounty on US Troops Appears to Warp Intel Debate
Democrats suspect the White House is trying to paint the assessment as less solid than it is.
Threats
Bounties Are Part of Moscow’s Aid to the Taliban, Current and Former Intel Officials Say
It's not yet a foregone conclusion, but Russia has long been suspected of helping the militant group.
Ideas
It’s Too Late for US-Russia-China Arms-Control Fantasies
As U.S. and Russian negotiators open two days of talks in Vienna, they should waste no more time talking about a tripartite agreement.
Ideas
How the Kremlin Targets Lies, and Truths, about Russia’s COVID Response
Chief prosecutor sheds light on Moscow’s recent efforts to control the messages that Russians receive about the coronavirus pandemic.
Threats
Top US General in Mideast: ‘I Do Worry About China Quite a Bit’
Beijing is trying “to establish a beachhead,” says U.S. Central Command’s Gen. Kenneth McKenzie. “I think this is a significant factor we need to confront.”
Science & Tech
Russia Puts Defensive Face on Its Nuclear Doctrine Ahead of Arms-Control Negotiations
Moscow’s new strategic-arms decree appears to be an attempt to win advantage whether New START lives on or not.
Ideas
Ep. 71: The future of Arctic security, with U.S. Coast Guard Adm. Karl Schultz
The Coast Guard commandant shares some of his concerns about China, Russia, how the coronavirus has challenged the force, and more.
Ideas
Is the Conflict in Libya a Preview of the Future of Warfare?
Drones. Mercenaries. Disinformation campaigns waged on social media.
Ideas
Americans Should Fight Propaganda, Like We Used To
Do we care what the rest of the world believes about us? We should.
Ideas
Estonia Already Lives Online. Why Can’t the United States?
Using secure identification, people there can bank, apply for government assistance, file for sick leave, order prescriptions, and get medical care—all online.
Ideas