Policy

Denying Trump’s Denial, US Intel Chief Says There’s More Evidence of Russian Hacking

The nation’s top intelligence official says “forensic and other” evidence proves Russian election interference.

Policy

The US Relief Mission to Haiti Is Also a Signal to America’s Neighbors, and Russia

The leader of U.S. Southern Command hopes helpful actions speak louder than Moscow’s words.

Ideas

War Goes Viral

How social media is being weaponized across the world.

Science & Tech

Potemkin Jets Unlikely To Fool US Satellites

But Russia’s inflatable decoys just might tie up scarce U.S. resources long enough to make a difference.

Ideas

The US Accused Russia of Hacking. What Happens Next Will Set a Cyber War Precedent

After blaming Russia for trying to tamper with the presidential election, the White House will want to choose its next move carefully.

Ideas

Talking to Russia Cannot Save Syria

Putin and Assad make ISIS look hesitant by comparison when it comes to mass homicide.

Policy

The Intelligence Picture Over Iraq and Syria Has Gotten Much Cloudier

The leader of Air Combat Command says new players on the battlefield are complicating the air fight against ISIS.

Science & Tech

To Counter Russia’s Cyber Prowess, US Army Launches Rapid-Tech Office

The battle for eastern Ukraine shows how the pace of innovation in electronic warfare is picking up.

Threats

EXCLUSIVE: Russia-Backed DNC Hackers Strike Washington Think Tanks

The same Kremlin-backed group that hacked the Pentagon, State Department, and DNC targeted DC insiders last week.

Policy

NATO, Stop Expanding Eastward

The alliance’s growth is doing more harm than good, and other principles of a proposed Détente 2.0.

Science & Tech

Russia Wanted to be Caught, Says Company Waging War on the DNC Hackers

Pointing a finger at Russia is easy. Punishing them is hard. That’s why they hacked the DNC, according to the company that first named one of the key suspects.

Ideas

Vladimir Putin’s Best Summer Ever

Hacking the Democratic Party’s servers is part of Putin’s plan to prove that democracy doesn’t work.

Ideas

Trump's Loose NATO Talk Already Has Endangered Us

Collective security only works when everyone is committed to the common defense.

Policy

Willing to Turn His Back on NATO, Trump Fulfills Putin’s Dearest Wish

The GOP nominee is making it clear that, as president, he would allow Russia to advance its hegemonic interests across Europe and the Middle East.

Ideas

Watch How NATO Leaders Respond to Brexit at The 'Most Important' Summit in 25 Years

A former NATO ambassador outlines a triple threat facing leaders this week in Warsaw, and what they need to do about it.

Ideas

The West Must Respond to Russia´s Increasing Cyber Aggression

As Russian hackers take center stage in the pantheon of cyber adversaries, NATO needs to step up.

Ideas

What’s Missing as NATO Rearms Its Eastern Flank? Diplomacy

An arms buildup alone won’t keep the Baltics safe, but a parallel Cold War-style diplomatic track just might.

Threats

'Undersea Superiority is No Birthright': Inside One of America's Newest Subs

As Russia, China beef up their submarine fleets, the defense secretary says the US needs to hustle to stay ahead.