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Security Brief: The Mueller Scoop That Wasn’t; McGurk Speaks Out
Special Counsel Robert Mueller issued a rare statement disputing reporting on his investigation, and Trump's former envoy to the anti-Islamic State coalition speaks out.
Surveillance Is a Tech Problem, but It Requires a Policy Solution
Apple’s former security chief explains why he took a job with the ACLU.
Once Muckrakers, Now Capitalists
How Chinese journalists traded censorship for the tech boom.
Can State’s New Cyber Bureau Hack It?
The U.S. State Department is working to stand up a new cybersecurity bureau, but it's hobbled by debates with lawmakers on its purpose and mandate.
ByteDance Can’t Outrun Beijing’s Shadow
The Chinese social media firm is the most valued start-up in the world—but it’s going to hit political walls.
Give Peace With North Korea a Chance, but Remember Plan B
Diplomacy is working—for now.
Security Brief: Trump, Russia Bombshells Shake Washington; Prepping for War with Iran
The FBI opened a counterintelligence investigation targeting the president, Trump seized notes from talks with Putin, and the White House requested military options on Iran.
Spy vs. Spy, El Chapo Edition
Joaquín Guzmán Loera loved spyware—and it ultimately did him in.
Dear Pentagon: It’s Not How Big Your Budget Is. It’s How You Use It.
Arguments about defense spending should be focused on foreign policy and what the military actually wants to do.
China Is Shooting Itself in the Foot Over Huawei
Beijing's hostage diplomacy is confirming the West's suspicions.
Security Brief: Pentagon Exodus Continues After Mattis’s Departure
Senior officials head for the exits at Defense Department, Trump walks back Syria withdrawal plans, American Islamic State fighters captured, North Korea turns toward coal.
Humans Are the Best Security Backup
When the grid goes down, old-fashioned skills save lives.
The Rise and Fall of China’s Cycling Empires
China’s bike-sharing firms were supposed to be the next big thing. What happened?
Beijing’s Big, Bad Year
Five Reads: The best Foreign Policy stories of 2018 on China.
In Reversal, Trump Signals Further Boost in Defense Spending
The U.S. president had been calling for cuts in recent months.
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