Ideas
How NATO Can Disrupt Russia's New Way of War
Here are a few things the West can do against Moscow’s potent combo of special forces and electronic warfare.
Ideas
Don't Fall for Obama's $3 Billion Arms Buildup at Russia's Door
There is no Russian resurgence. Washington is playing on your Cold War fears to get you to pay for something the U.S. does not need and can’t afford.
Ideas
The Brilliance and Lunacy of Putin's Chechen Hitman
The Kremlin may be losing its grip on a boogeyman of its own making.
Ideas
Death of the GRU Commander
An American general remembers Russia's complex military intelligence chief, who shaped the Ukraine incursion — and worked hard to bridge the East-West gap.
Science & Tech
US Suspects Russian Hackers in Unprecedented Ukraine Blackout
It’s a scenario that has long worried cyber security experts.
Threats
For the First Time, US Makes Russia's List of Top Security Threats
The document, an update of Moscow's 2009 national security strategy, also alleged an 'anti-constitutional coup d’etat' in Ukraine while leaving out any hint of the conflict in Syria.
Ideas
Ronald Reagan’s Disarmament Dream
How the former president’s fantasy about space weapons ruined a plan to eliminate the entire U.S. and Soviet nuclear arsenals.
Ideas
Fighting While Friending: The Grey War Advantage of ISIS, Russia, and China
Can democracies compete 'where powers can be fighting each other with one hand and shaking hands with the other?'
Ideas
Montenegro Will Join NATO — and That Matters
The move shows NATO and Montenegro are denying Russia a veto while progressing towards greater stability in the Balkans.
Business
In Romania, US Wraps Construction of Anti-Missile Battery
With radar and interceptors in place, the Pentagon intends to be ready to shoot down Iranian missiles next year.
Threats
The Pentagon is Nervous about Russian and Chinese Killer Robots
Deputy defense secretary: Russia is preparing for all-robot fighting units.
Threats
Russia Could Block Access to Baltic Sea, US General Says
Moscow’s recent wargames in its Kaliningrad exclave have included mock nuclear strikes, the top U.S. Army general in Europe said.
Threats
Russian Strikes Killed Syrian Soldiers, Pentagon Says
Accused of airstrikes on government forces, U.S. officials point the finger at Moscow.
Ideas
Don’t Prolong America’s Dependence on Russian Rockets
United Launch Alliance is trying to escape the requirement to phase out the RD-180 engine, SpaceX advisors say.
Ideas
As US Bombs ISIS, Be Wary of Moscow’s Spies
Does the USAF really need to fly F-22s where Russia can practice tracking them?
Threats
Did Russia Just Shred the Last Hope for Mending Ties with Turkey?
The Russian Defense Ministry is accusing the Turkish president and his family of personally profiting from the oil trade with the Islamic State, a claim Erdogan flatly rejects.
Threats
No Apologies from Turkey for Shooting Down Russian Jet
In remarks at NATO headquarters, Ankara's prime minister said its Army ‘did its job’ last week, and invited Moscow to talk.
Ideas
With Putin on the March, US Must Bulk Up Its European Forces
Over-the-horizon deterrence will simply not work—either to fend off Russia or reassure NATO allies.
Policy