Policy

Allies Defend Kurt Volker, Diplomat Caught Up in Ukrainegate

Former officials say that the characterization of Volker that has emerged in some press reports is untrue.

Ideas

Giuliani: ‘You Should Be Happy for Your Country That I Uncovered This’

As other Trump allies turn on him, President Trump’s personal attorney shouts down questions about his role in the Ukraine scandal.

Threats

Pentagon Caught In The Middle Of Trump's Ukraine Scandal

Some presidential allies want to hang the security-aid freeze on the Defense Department. There’s no evidence for that.

Science & Tech

Favor #2: Trump Also Asked Ukraine to Revive a Hillary Conspiracy Theory

By mentioning Crowdstrike in the phone call, the U.S. president was trying to get Russia off the hook for the 2016 email hacks.

Ideas

Trump’s Incriminating Conversation With the Ukrainian President

The White House said a transcript of the call would be exculpatory—but the summary it released only adds to the problems facing Trump.

Ideas

Why America Needs Ukraine

Trump’s push to get Ukraine’s new president to do his political bidding threatens to undermine a key U.S. partnership in countering Russia.

Policy

Trump Will Release Suspended Military Aid to Ukraine, Lawmaker Says

Money to help Ukraine fight a war against Russia has sparked a political battle in D.C.

Ideas

Ukraine’s Election Is an All-Out Disinformation Battle

Ahead of the presidential election, the campaigns themselves have become combatants in the information war. That’s exactly what Russia wants.

Science & Tech

Ukraine Is Buying New Combat Drones…From Turkey

The skies over Eastern Ukraine are becoming more crowded as Kiev looks to Ankara for weapons.

Science & Tech

Russia Launched Cyber Attacks Against Ukraine Before Ship Seizures, Firm Says

Researchers claim to have uncovered Russian cyber attacks aimed at the Ukrainian military and government before and during the Sea of Azov captures.

Ideas

Ep. 30: Crisis in the Sea of Azov; Space Force!?; Nuclear anthropology and American folklore

Welcome to our podcast about the news, strategy, tech, and business trends defining the future of national security.

Threats

Ukraine: Intercepted Communications Suggest Kremlin Directed Azov Sea Crisis

An audiotape released by Kyiv appears to back up their version of events. One former U.S. military commander says there’s no doubt.

Science & Tech

Ukrainian Armed-Drone Makers Sprint Ahead as Russian Effort Hits Snag

The Ukrainians are eagerly off showing a proposed long-range UAV while uncertainty surrounds Russia’s Altius program.

Ideas

Ep. 22: China in the US; Iran in Syria; Ukraine's navy + Q&A w/ Brig. Gen. Jackson in Afghanistan

Welcome to our podcast about the news, strategy, tech, and business trends defining the future of national security.

Threats

The Desperate Push To Get Ukrainian POWs Home by Christmas

Kiev wants to send hundreds of captured war prisoners home to Russian-controlled areas. But not everyone wants to go back.

Threats

Will Ukraine Be Hit by Yet Another Holiday Power-Grid Hack?

The country has been attacked the past two years in December. A new strike could have major implications for cybersecurity in the U.S.

Threats

In Eastern Ukraine, One Misplaced Artillery Shell Could Cause a ‘Chernobyl-Scale’ Disaster

Chemical plants in and around the combat zone are at risk, say Ukrainian officials and a new UN report

Science & Tech

Ukraine Fields an Armed Drone for Use Against Pro-Russian Forces

After much experimentation and disappointing American UAVs, the Ukrainian military has a drone of its own.