National Security
Trump’s America Is the Safest Country in the World
The world is less dangerous than it was a year ago — but the long-term trends, if you're not American, have gotten cloudier.
What’s Driving the U.S. Air Force Pilot Shortage?
It’s not leadership or combat culture driving pilots out of the service.
Who Can Challenge the No-Fly List?
A prominent Pakistani doctor suspects he is on the no-fly list. He’s demanding the right to find out why.
Bolton’s Pick for Deputy Could Roil Pentagon Relations
Mira Ricardel clashed with Defense Secretary James Mattis’s team in the early days of Trump’s presidency.
When Diplomacy Disappears
The Trump Administration’s lack of engagement has made the terrorist threat worse.
The Chinese Communist Party Is Setting Up Cells at Universities Across America
It’s a strategy to tighten ideological control. And it’s happening around the world.
Why Is Trump Going Soft on Hezbollah?
Barack Obama did too little to curb the militant group, especially in Latin America. Donald Trump should do more.
John Bolton Can’t Be Contained
For the first time in his career, Washington’s most belligerent foreign policy wonk is officially outside the bureaucratic box.
McMaster Unleashes on Russia in Final Speech
The outgoing national security advisor took one last swipe at Putin’s efforts to undermine Western democracies.
Trump Taps Uber-Hawk Bolton as National Security Advisor
From “Bomb, Bomb Iran” to a preemptive strike on North Korea, the former Bush official promises a much more belligerent foreign policy.
McMaster Gives a Belated Russian Lesson
It's time for Americans to add a new Russian word to their strategic lexicon.
How the Spies Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Fitbit
The debate over whether fitness trackers should be allowed in sensitive areas has dragged on for years.
Financier Is Top Choice to Advise President on Intelligence Matters
Trump has finally picked members for a key intelligence advisory board, and billionaire Stephen Feinberg is slated to head it.
Lawmakers Demand Investigation Into Lack of Whistleblower Protections for Spies
Senate leaders across party lines are concerned intelligence community watchdogs are failing to protect whistleblowers.
Shake-Up at Pentagon Intelligence Agency Sparks Concern
The director of the agency responsible for analyzing satellite imagery says he wants to modernize the work. Some employees fear they’re being replaced by artificial intelligence.
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