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You Should Be ‘Significantly Concerned’ There’s No White House Cyber Coordinator, Policy Experts Say
They also worry we’re going the wrong way on integrating government cyber operations.
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Here’s What the White House’s AI Committee Will Focus On
The committee created two groups, one dedicated to machine learning and another for research and development priorities.
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The Trump-Putin Summit: What the Europeans Fear
A U.S. leader meeting a Russian one is not particularly unusual. The context is.
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Trump Backs Russia on Election Interference Ahead of NATO Summit
The president’s remarks came amid increasing anxiety among U.S. allies about next month’s meeting, which will be immediately followed by a one-on-one with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
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DHS Alters Immigrant ‘Risk-Assessment System’ to Recommend Detention Every Time
The system takes in information about an immigrant—criminal history, work status, likelihood of fleeing—and suggests whether to detain or release them.
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As US Tightens Sanctions, Iran Seeks Leverage — and Russia May Win Either Way
Iran's recent relatively mild public statements belie the cards it might play in regional conflicts.
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The Mystery at the Heart of North Korea Talks
The parties have yet to agree on what exactly should be "denuclearized." But one South Korean official has a plan to close the gap.
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In Afghanistan, Ceasefires Could Pave a Path to Peace
The overlapping, temporary ceasefires announced by the Afghan government, U.S.-led NATO forces, and the Taliban show there is still hope for a political end to the conflict.
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Can Global Agreements Survive Without the US? Climate Change Offers A Test Case
American withdrawal from the Paris agreement is a test for the future of the globe, but also for the international order.
Policy
Army Corps of Engineers May Lose Its Domestic Missions
The White House's sweeping reorganization proposal would move the Corps' navigation functions to the Transportation Department, and other civil works missions to Interior.
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The US Is Letting Sudan Off the Hook
Lifting sanctions allows the regime to continue to sow discord in a region that the U.S. and allies are spending billions to stabilize.
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Here’s What Trump Actually Achieved With North Korea
It wasn’t what he said. But it was much more than nothing.
Threats
Swell of Protest as Administration Shifts Story on Family Separations
The Homeland Security secretary has offered three different takes on the policy of separating families detained for crossing America's southern border.
Policy
What Trump’s Space Force Announcement Means
New plan would create sixth service branch, and annoy the Air Force.
Policy
Has Trump Irreversibly Altered the GOP's Foreign Policy?
He’s reprising a struggle within the party that was fought in the 1950s—with long-term results.
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US Agencies Chip Away at Science and Climate Change Spending
A progressive group analyzes Trump team efforts to downplay data and research.
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The US Must Tell Bahrain’s Rulers: It's Time to Reform
The crackdown by Sunni rulers on the Shi’ite majority is opening doors for Tehran.
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Concession...or Common Sense? Trading Drills for Dialogue
Except for taking Seoul by surprise, Trump’s decision to halt US-ROK exercises has plenty of precedent.
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Congress May Declare the Forever War
A proposed law with bipartisan support would dramatically weaken the ability of legislators to extricate the United States from perpetual armed conflict.
Policy