Policy

A US agency focused on foreign disinformation could shut down after the election

The State Department’s Global Engagement Center recently opened an anti-Russian propaganda center in Poland, but needs Congressional action to continue operations.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Ideas

The US can improve Egypt’s security at minimal expense. It should do so, post-haste

Cairo is a complicated and beleaguered—yet valuable—partner in a region of chaos.

  • DB Des Roches
Ideas

Little fanfare as US upgrades Cuba to 'fully cooperating' with anti-terror efforts

But the mid-May move may presage wider rapprochement – if politics allows.

  • Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation
Policy

Biden threatens veto as GOP outlines proposed FY25 cuts

House Republicans propose cutting $700m from military construction, 12% of State and USAID funding, and more.

  • Eric Katz
Threats

The D Brief: More sanctions on Russia; US talks space nuke; Manta-ray sub drone; Australia’s ship plan; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

The D Brief: Houthis renew ship attacks; More ATACMS to Ukraine; Gaza pier update; Changes at SOF school; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

The D Brief: Israel’s next move; Floating-pier progress; China’s stealth bomber; Asia’s climate threat; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Policy

Milley, McKenzie detail mistakes that led to Afghan evacuation chaos

The retired generals blamed the State Department for the debacle at Hamid Karzai airport. But it’s not that simple.

  • Patrick Tucker
Policy

State Department wants reliable news, internet connectivity in the Pacific

U.S. is funding journalism fellowships and undersea cable access in the region.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Threats

Foreign abusers of commercial spyware hit with new visa restrictions

The Biden administration is hoping to deter the use of advanced surveillance tools.

  • Patrick Tucker
Business

2023 sees new record for US government-to-government arms exports, boosted by Ukraine aid

The year’s $80.9 billion total for Foreign Military Sales is up more than half from the previous year.

  • Bradley Peniston and Jennifer Hlad
Threats

Today's D Brief: Navy downs drone near Yemen; Gaza ceasefire extended; WH warns Turkey; China’s actual A2AD challenge; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: EU to miss Ukraine-aid goal; F-16 training base opens; NATO’s cable focus; DOD’s new ethical-AI tools; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Lauren C. Williams
Threats

US approving arms for Israel ‘case-by-case,’ State official says

Stan Brown says Ukraine, Israel aren’t generally competing for similar weapons aid.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

Today's D Brief: Israel severs Gaza; F-15EX cost rises; Strange toll on artillery crews; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: Today’s D Brief: 3-star leads the Marines; Combat in Gaza tunnels; Update on Iraq/Syria attacks; Multinational ransomware pact; And just a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: US warns Iran; Ukrainian progress; Russia’s new drone; Australia’s DC visit; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

Today's D Brief: $2B to Poland; Assad visits China; USAF gets electric taxi; Milley’s exit interview; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

U.S. government shutdown could slow weapons transfers to Ukraine, Taiwan

Contracting and arms transfer vetting departments may not be able to process new requests.

  • Sam Skove
Threats

Today's D Brief: Blinken in Kyiv; Russian pilot defects; Estonia on Ukraine’s needs; China’s runway fixers; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
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