Ideas
Unless Biden Acts Now, His Nuclear Policy Will Look a Lot Like Trump’s
The smart move is to declare a "sole purpose" policy and reverse the dangerous expansion of nuclear missions.
Ideas
The US Must Prepare for War Against Russia Over Ukraine
If Putin is not deterred from seizing another chunk of sovereign territory, he won’t stop there.
Policy
Who’s in Charge of US Space Policy?
Space professionals worry the National Space Council is ceding its defense portfolio.
Policy
US Will Make ‘No Firm Commitments’ In Russia Talks This Week, Admin Official Says
Everything discussed at the meeting will also need to be considered by Washington and allies, the official said.
Ideas
Facebook Hosted Surge of Misinformation and Insurrection Threats in Months Leading Up to Jan. 6 Attack, Records Show
A ProPublica/Washington Post analysis of Facebook posts, internal company documents and interviews, provides the clearest evidence yet that the social media giant played a critical role in spreading lies that fomented the violence of Jan. 6.
Threats
White House: Russia Stepping Up Disinformation In Possible Invasion Prelude
U.S. sees rising likelihood of Russian military action against Ukraine, promises strong response.
Ideas
My Children Live in Fear of US Drones
It is time to end America’s use of airstrikes that too often kill the innocent.
Threats
Diplomacy Is ‘No Longer Sufficient’ To Prevent Russian Escalation, Lithuanian Defense Chief Says
The U.S. should act now to punish Russia and help Ukraine, not wait for a full-scale invasion, Arvydas Anusauskas said.
Policy
Three Soldiers to Receive Medal of Honor
The awards are for actions during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
Threats
Biden Rules Out Sending Troops to Ukraine, at Least for Now
NSA Sullivan says U.S. will limit its support for Kyiv to weapons, pressure in the face of Moscow’s buildup.
Policy
Judge Suspends White House's Vaccine Mandate for Contractors
Following last week's preliminary injunction for three states, the temporary move throws Biden's entire executive order into question.
Threats
Biden to Phone Putin, Lay Out the Economic Consequences of Invading Ukraine
The president has been talking with European allies to craft a united sanctions plan to deliver “significant, severe harm,” a senior administration official said.
Threats
Biden Says a Plan is ‘In Play’ To Deter Russian Aggression in Ukraine
The U.S. president will reportedly speak with Putin by phone in the coming days.
Policy
Former Air Force Weapons Chief Tapped as Pentagon’s Lead Arms Buyer
Bill LaPlante has spent the past six years working on military-related tech.
Policy
Defense Industry Asks White House to Allow COVID Tests to Substitute for Vax Mandate
Nation’s largest military shipbuilder says it won’t comply until mandate is written into a contract.
Ideas
Americans Want to Defend Taiwan. The Pentagon’s Budget Should, Too
Lawmakers should take advantage and give Americans the defense budget we need to stay ahead of China.
Policy
Key Pentagon Posts Remain Vacant Amid Supply-Chain Crisis
The Biden administration has not even nominated a defense undersecretary of acquisition and sustainment.
Threats
Biden Launches Arms-Control Talks with China, Warns Xi on Taiwan
Beijing’s aggression toward the island, nuclear ambitions are big points of worry for the administration.
Policy
Biden Administration Delays Contractor Vaccine Mandate Until Jan. 4
Defense firms had warned of layoffs and weapons-manufacturing delays.
Science & Tech