Ideas
War, What Is It Good for For? These Four Things, Actually
Contrary to what the song says, war has been good for some things. By Ian Morris
Policy
NATO Won’t Rule Out Sending U.S. Troops to Eastern Europe
The alliance’s top military commander says the U.S. is considering sending American troops to Eastern Europe to reassure allies. By Ben Watson
Ideas
The Military Must Hunt Corruption, Not Just Terrorists
Too often, strategists don’t see corruption for what it really is: a national security threat. Read the first in a new exclusive series. By Sarah Chayes
Threats
Can the U.S. Still Confront Autocrats?
The U.S. is ‘kind of confused as a country’ about how to respond to threats from leaders like Putin and Assad. By David Rohde
Threats
How the West Can Help Ukraine -- and Stop Russia
A roadmap for responding to Moscow’s aggression. By David Frum
Ideas
Will the U.S. Become a Post-Ukraine Energy Superpower?
The Russian chill and Mideast instability are boosting bipartisan support for domestic energy production. By Michael Hirsh
Threats
Is This the Start of a ‘Cool War’ With Russia?
Washington and Moscow have already crossed a point of no return: Get ready for retaliatory moves across the globe. By Michael Hirsh
Threats
Is Putin Redefining 21st Century Warfare?
The Russian president’s moves reflect greater concern over what constitutes aggressive geopolitical behavior. By Janine Davidson
Threats
NATO Expands Recon Flights in Eastern Europe
NATO is adding flights over Poland and Romania in the latest response to Russian efforts in Ukraine. By Global Security Newswire
Science & Tech
Will Weaponized Drones Eventually Replace Soldiers?
Sometime in the near future, the autonomous, weaponized drone could replace the infantryman as the dominant battlefield technology. By Noah Smith
Business
Pentagon Says Its Strategy Addresses Threat from Russia
Christine Wormuth, next policy chief at DOD, says the Quadrennial Defense Review addresses all threats to U.S. national security, including Russia. By Ben Watson
Science & Tech
The Internet Is the New Battleground, Assange Tells SXSW
Hackers, entrepreneurs and software developers gather in Austin to discuss how the NSA has helped and hurt the country. By Patrick Tucker
Ideas
Is This How the War on Terror Ends?
Rivalry among great powers long characterized international affairs—and now it's back. By Peter Beinart
Business
Pentagon Leaders Working to Define Military’s Post-War Purpose
With a post-war budget and (yet another) strategy, senior defense leaders are crafting a new mission for the U.S. military. By Kevin Baron
Business
The Pentagon's Military Strategy Barely Mentions Russia
Moscow’s recent invasion of Ukrainian territory could change the Pentagon’s priorities. By Sara Sorcher
Business
Pentagon’s QDR Proclaims Military Ready To Do It All
The Pentagon's strategic plan assures Congress the U.S. military still will defeat anyone, anytime, anywhere – just for far less money. By Kevin Baron
Threats
The Strategy Behind Russia's Takeover of Crimea
Moscow has supported secessionist movements in ex-Soviet states to expand its influence in the region. Is the Crimean crisis just the latest example? By Uri Friedman
Policy
Will Ukraine Become a Proxy War Between U.S. and Russia?
The main reason the U.S. cares about the violence in Ukraine? Vladimir Putin. By Matt Vasilogambros
Threats
The ‘House of Cards’ Lesson for the U.S. Military
In ‘House of Cards,’ the U.S. parks an aircraft carrier near China in a standoff. In real life, that may not be an option much longer. By Harry J. Kazianis
Threats