Ideas
Mark Milley, Anti-Racist
The Joint Chiefs chairman’s defense of anti-racism education continues his support for American values he says are the heart of the U.S. military.
Policy
Austin, Milley Push Back on Lawmakers’ ‘Critical Race Theory’ Accusations
Republicans ask why West Point cadets learn about ‘White Rage,’ in pointed exchanges with nation’s first Black defense secretary.
Policy
Austin: I Support Taking Military Sex Crime Prosecutions Away From Chain of Command
Defense secretary breaks with Joint Chiefs after they warn that Sen. Gillibrand’s leading UCMJ reform bill goes too far.
Ideas
Biden’s Defense Budget Will Worry America’s Indo-Pacific Allies
Spending to boost the U.S. military's future edge comes at the expense of addressing today's shortfalls in capacity and warfighting effectiveness.
Ideas
US Companies Won’t Pay to Prepare for Cyber Attacks. Congress Must Step In
A combination of funding and regulation is needed to boost the defenses and resilience of the corporations that America depends on.
Ideas
US Civil-Military Relations Are Complicated, But Not Broken
Through the sturm und drang, it is possible to see four core truths.
Ideas
How the U.S. Can Beat the Semiconductor Shortage (and China)
We must reverse our reliance on foreign manufacturing and build a better microelectronic systems industrial base.
Policy
Lawmakers Blast Acting Navy Secretary’s Defunding of Naval Nuclear Cruise Missile
Harker confirmed that he did not consult with Pentagon or military leaders on the planned nuclear missile.
Policy
Biden’s Hair Should Be ‘On Fire’ Over Afghan Translators Being Left Behind, Senator Says
Sen. Angus King proposed solutions, such as sending Afghans to NATO allies temporarily, but said there’s not enough time for Congress to act.
Policy
Navy Needs 'Champion' In Secretary Nominee Del Toro, Analysts Say
The service faces a tight 2022 budget and ship-buying concerns.
Policy
Hundreds of Troops Complain About ‘Woke’ Racism, Extremism Training, Cotton Claims
Senator confronts Austin, releases list of purported examples of Black Lives Matter advocacy, anti-white male bias, and diversity efforts.
Policy
To US Army, Getting Women’s Body Armor Quickly Is an Unfunded Priority
Lawmakers question why the service left $81 million to “accelerate” gear for women and short men out of its latest budget request.
Breaking News
Threats
Austin Asks Top General For ‘Options’ to Evacuate Afghans
Operation would need authorization from White House, which is not yet “actively pursuing” the idea.
Ideas
Don’t Just End the War in Afghanistan, Repeal the Resolution That Authorized It
No current threat remotely justifies roving presidential authority to wage war on multiple continents.
Policy
US Air Force Will Cut Turkey from F-35 Production, Kendall Says
The service secretary nominee also signals he’s not in favor of reducing U.S. F-35 purchases.
Policy
‘Guam or Bust’: America’s Helpers May Need a Halfway Destination as Afghanistan Pullout Nears
Lawmakers want more visas for interpreters and their families, but time is running out for anything but a hasty evacuation.
Ideas
Should We Care About That Letter?
Retired generals and admirals are, first and foremost, retirees.
Policy
Army’s Cybersecurity ‘Greatly Concerns’ Wormuth After Pipeline Attack
Biden’s SecArmy nominee told the Senate she’d fight deep troop cuts and support long-range fires and new measures against sexual crimes and extremism, if confirmed.
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