Ideas
How the Iraq War Crippled U.S. Military Power
Iraq was ‘the wrong war, in the wrong place, at the wrong time’ and its costs are having a devastating effect on defense policy and national security decision making. By Nathan Freier
Ideas
What Hawks and Doves Both Miss on the Asia Pivot
Depending on one's perspective, China is either unchecked or overly provoked. But there is a bigger point still missing from most debates. by Janine Davidson
Threats
New Sanctions Close In On Putin
Before closing a noose around Putin's personal wealth, Obama may be aiming to hit him where it really hurts. By Steve LeVine
Threats
U.S. May 'Adjust' Its Missile Defenses in Europe
Amid rising tensions with Russia, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said the U.S. may speed up the timing for fielding antimissile systems in Europe. By Rachel Oswald
Threats
NATO Ramps Up Its Military Presence in Eastern Europe
NATO is stepping up reinforcements in the region as Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel meets with the Polish defense minister at the Pentagon. By Ben Watson
Threats
Where Genocide Is Most Likely To Happen Next
One university team may have found a way to predict the world’s next genocides. By Ben Watson and Kedar Pavgi
Business
Audit Warns of Problems Launching U.S. Missile Defenses in Europe
'Significant delays' will continue if the Pentagon doesn't change its current plan. By Rachel Oswald
Threats
Here’s a Map of the World’s Fastest Growing Militaries
Twenty-three nations have doubled their defense spending in the past decade. By Ben Watson and Kedar Pavgi
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
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