Threats

U.S., Russia Discussing Deconfliction in Syria — One Day After Russian Strikes Begin

Also: Pentagon officials say Russian strikes didn’t hit ISIS targets as Moscow claims.

Threats

Allen Quits ISIS War Envoy Job, One Year After Calling for Group’s Destruction

The retired general begged President Obama to “destroy” ISIS and was then appointed to help do it.

Policy

New Poll Shows Why Trump is Winning, Even on Foreign Policy

Americans are a fickle bunch. But when it comes to foreign policy, there’s a reason they seem to like the fiery rhetoric coming most loudly from one candidate.

Threats

NATO Caught ‘Surprised’ By Russia’s Move Into Syria

Intelligence chief says the alliance members can’t even agree whether Moscow or ISIS is the greater threat — and there’s not enough ISR to go around.

Business

Ash Who? After Six Months On The Job, 44% Have No Opinion on Defense Secretary

A Defense One survey finds that nearly half of troops, natsec employees say they still have no opinion about Ash Carter.

Business

As New Book Arrives, Pentagon Warns Special Operators Against Leaks

Defense secretary, SOCOM remind troops to keep secrets as new details of bin Laden raid and other missions emerge.

Science & Tech

Flexible Electronics Are the Goal of Pentagon's First Silicon Valley Partnership

Defense Secretary Ash Carter announces a five-year, $171 million effort to make and improve bendable circuitry.

Business

Carter: Joint Chiefs Breach Shows Military Needs Better Cyber Security

As he travels to Silicon Valley to seek help, Defense Secretary Ash Carter criticizes the military’s network security.