Dire Straits
Should American Support for Taiwan Be Ambiguous? By Bonnie S. Glaser; Michael J. Mazarr; Michael J. Glennon; Richard Haass and David Sacks September 24, 2020 Save…
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What Russia Really Has in Mind for Belarus
US, NATO Warships Exercise Off Russia’s Arctic Coast
Norway Expands Key Arctic Port For More US Nuke Sub Visits
Lessons for the Pacific From The European Deterrence Initiative
Why Does Trump Put Russia First?
China Threatens In Paracels; Three US Carrier Groups Sail The Philippine Sea
China Passes Security Law Giving It Sweeping Powers Over Hong Kong
How Hegemony Ends
Nordic militaries rekindle old alliances, as Russia warms to the region
Transatlantic Partnerships By: Gerard O’Dwyer 2 days ago14318 HELSINKI — The Nordic countries are pushing to deepen trans-Atlantic defense collaboration with the United States in the High…
Worst Clash in Decades on Disputed India-China Border Kills 20 Indian Troops
Under nationalist leaders, the nuclear-armed rivals have been increasingly assertive toward neighbors, risking open conflict. They have contested their Himalayan border for generations. Protesting in…
James Mattis Denounces President Trump, Describes Him as a Threat to the Constitution
POLITICS The Atlantic In an extraordinary condemnation, the former defense secretary backs protesters and says the president is trying to turn Americans against one another.JEFFREY…
The Global Pushback against China: Australia Leads the Way
Mark HiggieCommentary, 20 May 2020China, Law and EthicsThe Australian-led initiative to establish an international inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic was a notable diplomatic achievement, and perhaps a…
China signals plan to take full control of Hong Kong, realigning city’s status
Asia & PacificAdd to list Mourners light candles at a vigil May 15 to commemorate a protester who died last year during anti-government protests in…
The US Navy returns to an increasingly militarized Arctic
By: David B. Larter May 12 at 5:00 AM WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy’s Barents Sea patrol is the latest sojourn into an increasingly militarized…
A Deep-Diving Sub. A Deadly Fire. And Russia’s Secret Undersea Agenda.
Few want to talk about how 14 sailors met their deaths on a Russian engineering marvel. Fewer still want to talk about what they were…
Rafale Ride Leads To Inadvertent Ejection By Overstressed Passenger Steve Trimble April 09, 2020 A ride in a French Air Force Rafale B didn’t go as…
USS Eisenhower Leads Exercise To Clear Atlantic Shipping Lanes
The Navy is doing something it hasn’t done since the 1980s — test its abilities to win in a contested crossing of the Atlantic. By…
BREAKING NEWS Correction: An earlier alert misstated what Turkish officials said about a strike on their forces in Syria. They have not said Russia was behind it.
Thursday, February 27, 2020 5:28 PM EST The Turkish army suffered mass casualties in a strike in northwest Syria late Thursday, an attack that could…
Russia Strikes Turkish Forces in Syria, Turkey SaysRussia Strikes Turkish Forces in Syria, Turkey Says
The Turkish army suffered mass casualties in a Russian airstrike, Turkish officials say, an attack that could dramatically shift the course of the Syrian war….
Lawmakers Are Warned That Russia Is Meddling to Re-elect TrumpLawmakers Are Warned That Russia Is Meddling to Re-elect Trump
A classified briefing to House members is said to have angered the president, who complained that Democrats would “weaponize” the disclosure. By Adam Goldman, Julian…
Barr pushes back against Trump’s criticism of Justice Dept., says tweets ‘make it impossible for me to do my job’
Bill Barr ABC interview: AG says Trump’s tweet’s ‘make it impossible for me to do my job’ – The Washington Post National Security Attorney General…
Trump lashes out at Democrats in cheering his acquittal as Pelosi declares him ‘impeached forever’
By Toluse Olorunnipa and closeToluse OlorunnipaWhite House reporterEmailEmailBioBioFollowFollowMike DeBonis closeMike DeBonisCongressional reporter covering the House of RepresentativesEmailEmailBioBioFollowFollowFeb. 7, 2020 at 1:46 a.m. GMT+1 – For: THE WASHINGTON…
Bernie Sanders is a fan of the ‘Nordic model.’ Finland’s leader says it’s the American Dream.
Today’s WorldViewAnalysis – For THE WASHINGTON POST Add to listBy Ishaan Tharoor Feb. 3, 2020 at 6:00 a.m. GMT+1 Want smart analysis of the most important…
The Wounded Presidency, Part One
The Untold Story of U.S. Foreign Policy During the Nixon Impeachment Crisis By Timothy Naftali – for FOREIGN AFFAIRS TIMOTHY NAFTALI is Associate Clinical Professor…
Reclaiming Republican Foreign Policy
How Donald Trump Led an Isolationist Takeover of the GOP—and How to Take the Party Back By Bill WeldOctober 8, 2019 – FOREIGN AFFAIRS President…
‘You’re a bunch of dopes and babies’: Inside Trump’s stunning tirade against generals
By Carol D. Leonnig and closeCarol D. LeonnigNational investigative reporter focused on the White House and government accountability EmailEmailBioBioFollowFollowPhilip Rucker closePhilip RuckerWhite House Bureau ChiefEmailEmailBioBioFollowFollowJan. 17, 2020…
Ukraine Investigates Reports of Illegal Surveillance of U.S. AmbassadorUkraine Investigates Reports of Illegal Surveillance of U.S. Ambassador
A text message exchange including a businessman involved in the effort to pressure Ukraine into investigating Joe Biden suggested that Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch was being…
Lev Parnas, Key Player in Ukraine Affair, Completes Break With Trump and GiulianiLev Parnas, Key Player in Ukraine Affair, Completes Break With Trump and Giuliani
In an interview, he said the president knew everything about the effort to push Ukraine to investigate the Bidens and the 2016 election. By Kenneth…
Russian Premier Resigns as Putin Calls for Constitutional OverhaulRussian Premier Resigns as Putin Calls for Constitutional Overhaul
The unexpected move by Prime Minister Dmitri A. Medvedev fueled speculation that President Vladimir V. Putin was maneuvering to stay in power when his term…
Who Killed the Knapp Family?Who Killed the Knapp Family?
Opinion Across America, working-class people — including many of our friends — are dying of despair. And we’re still blaming the wrong people. Dee Knapp visiting…
Pelosi Alerts House to Be Ready to Send Impeachment Articles Next Week Pelosi Alerts House to Be Ready to Send Impeachment Articles Next Week
Speaker Nancy Pelosi Friday on Capitol Hill. Credit…Anna Moneymaker/The New York Times By Nicholas Fandos For : The New York Times WASHINGTON — Speaker Nancy…
Iran Says It Unintentionally Shot Down Ukrainian Airline
Collecting bodies after the crash on Wednesday in Tehran.Credit…Arash Khamooshi for The New York Times “The Islamic Republic of Iran deeply regrets this disastrous mistake,”…
What Happens When the US Starts to ‘Defend Forward’ in Cyberspace?
By Jonathan Reiber head of cybersecurity strategy, Illumio The author of DoD’s 2015 cyber strategy takes a look at the 2018 version. A couple of…
The U.S.-Iraqi Relationship Can Still Be Salvaged The Trump Administration Should Mend Fences and Retain a Vital Troop Presence By Meghan L. O’SullivanJanuary 7, 2020…
How to Avoid Another War in the Middle East
De-escalating After the Soleimani Strike By Kelly Magsamen January 4, 2020, FOREIGN AFFAIRS Killing the Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani may well have been the most…
Inside the drone strike that killed Qasem Soleimani Tony Capaccio, Bloomberg News January 07, 2020 at 04:35 AM news An MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle…
Will Iran’s Response to the Soleimani Strike Lead to War?
What Tehran Is Likely to Do Next By Ilan GoldenbergJanuary 3, 2020 US FOREIGN AFFAIRS Qasem Soleimani, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds…
2020 predictions: Trump will lose — if not in the Senate, then with the voters
By John LeBoutillier, opinion contributor — 01/01/20 02:30 PM EST The views expressed by contributors are their own and not the view of The Hill…
The US military ran the largest stress test of its sealift fleet in years. It’s in big trouble.
By: David B. Larter 1 day ago WASHINGTON – The U.S. Military’s massive transportation in September ordered the largest stress test of its wartime…
As Navy Mulls Ship Cuts, New 2nd Fleet Opens For Business
The 2nd Fleet says it’s ready to hunt Russian subs and start pushing into the Arctic. But it can only do that if the Navy…
Suddenly, the Chinese Threat to Australia Seems Very RealSuddenly, the Chinese Threat to Australia Seems Very Real
After a businessman said Chinese agents sought to implant him in Parliament, that revelation and other espionage cases have finally signaled the end of a…
The United States Should Fear a Faltering China
Beijing’s Assertiveness Betrays Its Desperation FOREIGN AFFAIRS By Michael BeckleyOctober 28, 2019 The defining geopolitical story of our time is the slow death of U.S….
Saudis Had No Intel On Iranian Oil Strikes; Mossad, Bibi Brief Defense Cabinet
Israeli sources said the Saudis had no clue something might happen. “It seems that the Americans were also in the dark, which is very worrying….
Top Secret Russian Unit Seeks to Destabilize Europe, Security Officials Say
By Michael Schwirtz The New York Times First came a destabilization campaign in Moldova, followed by the poisoning of an arms dealer in Bulgaria and…
Kongsberg unveils Vanguard warship design that could ‘rock the market’
By: Andrew Chuter September 30 OSLO, Norway — Are you a navy looking to spend less when buying and operating warships? Norwegian defense company…
Key Republicans, Dems blast Trump’s surprise withdrawal from Syria
By: Joe Gould and Leo Shane III 17 hours ago WASHINGTON ― Allies and critics of U.S. President Donald Trump on Capitol Hill offered…
IC Must Embrace Public Data to Use AI Effectively: Sue Gordon
To stay ahead of adversaries, the IC must change its internal “data ownership” culture that allows those who collect data to believe “they are the…
Telenor Norway launches Scandinavia’s largest 5G pilot
(Elverum, 26 September 2019) Telenor today opened Scandinavia’s largest 5G pilot in the municipality of Elverum. The event marks an important milestone that will help…
The Navy Is Back In Iceland, But Left Its Carrier At Home
The 2nd Fleet wants to “decentralize decision making and allow the on-scene commander to take the initiative,” Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis says. By Paul…
Whistle-Blower Is Said to Allege Concerns About White House Handling of Ukraine Call
New details have emerged about the intelligence officer who raised alarms about the president’s pressure on Ukraine to open inquiries that could benefit him politically….
Why China Won’t Rescue North Korea
What to Expect If Things Fall Apart By Oriana Skylar Mastro ORIANA SKYLAR MASTRO is Assistant Professor of Security Studies at the Edmund A. Walsh…
Esper Exhorts Allies To Ban Chinese 5G: Britain’s Huawei Dilemma
London is on the verge of a much-delayed and debated decision about allowing Huawei to build “non-core” components of its 5G network. By Sydney…
Whistle-Blower Complaint Sets Off a Battle Involving Trump
The complaint, from a member of the intelligence community, remained opaque but involved at least one of the president’s communications with a foreign leader. By…
Coming Soon to the United Nations: Chinese Leadership and Authoritarian Values
As Washington Steps Back, Beijing Will Take Charge By Kristine LeeSeptember 16, 2019 For many years, the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly…
Putin the Great
Russia’s Imperial Impostor By Susan B. Glasser SUSAN B. GLASSERis a staff writer for The New Yorker and former Moscow co-bureau chief for The Washington…
German, Norwegian officials huddle over joint submarine program
By: Sebastian Sprenger April 30 AddThis Sharing ButtonsShare to FacebookFacebook345Share to TwitterTwitterShare to E-postEmailShare to Mer…AddThis52 COLOGNE, Germany — Senior German and Norwegian defense…
EU defense ambitions may come up short, audit warns
By: Martin Banks 1 day ago AddThis Sharing ButtonsShare to FacebookFacebook10Share to TwitterTwitterShare to E-postEmailShare to Mer…AddThis6 BRUSSELS – European Union member states’ current…
Unleash the hornets: Combat vehicles and robots get new kit to increase standoff
By: Jen Judson 1 day ago AddThis Sharing ButtonsShare to FacebookFacebookShare to TwitterTwitterShare to E-postEmailShare to Mer…AddThis14 LONDON — A FLIR system that deploys…
Estonian robot fires Javelin missile using Norwegian remote launcher
By: Jen Judson 2 days ago AddThis Sharing ButtonsShare to FacebookFacebook399Share to TwitterTwitterShare to E-postEmailShare to Mer…AddThis37 LONDON — A Raytheon and Lockheed Martin…
C.I.A. Informant Extracted From Russia Had Sent Secrets to U.S. for Decades
By Julian E. Barnes, Adam Goldman and David E. Sanger New York Times WASHINGTON — Decades ago, the C.I.A. recruited and carefully cultivated a midlevel…
Russia’s hybrid warfare toolkit has more to offer than propaganda
A Modern NATO By: Stanisław Żaryn August 9 AddThis Sharing Buttons Share to FacebookFacebook708Share to TwitterTwitterShare to E-postEmailShare to Mer…AddThis74 In February 2018, the…
America Adrift: ‘Bringing The World To Crisis”
Air Warfare, Allies, Naval Warfare, Pentagon, Threats The Trump administration has watered down U.S. global leadership to coercive deal-making. The dangerous contours of a world…
The Return of Doomsday
The New Nuclear Arms Race—and How Washington and Moscow Can Stop It By Ernest J. Moniz and Sam NunnAugust 6, 2019 The year is 2020….
Saab banks on Gripen upgrade in new UK-Sweden warplane alliance
COLOGNE, Germany — Saab on Friday celebrated its inclusion in a British-led push to build a sixth-generation warplane, with executives eyeing near-term improvements to the…
Why Turkey Turned Its Back on the United States and Embraced Russia
Turkish protesters trample on an American flag outside the U.S. Embassy in Ankara in September 2012 Umit Bektas / REUTERS A Rift That Began in…
How 2 Space Norway satellites will help the Air Force in the Arctic
By: Nathan Strout July 5 Two Norwegian satellites will host the core components of the U.S. Air Force’s next generation satellite communications system for…
Sweden to join British ‘Tempest’ next-gen fighter push
A visitor sits in the model of the Tempest fighter jet during the Farnborough Airshow, southwest of London, on July 16, 2018. The jet design lacks a traditional cockpit display, instead relying on a virtual HUD projected through the pilot’s helmet. (TOLGA AKMEN/AFP/Getty Images)
Facebook Plans Global Financial System Based on Cryptocurrency
CreditIllustration by Delcan & Co. By Mike Isaac and Nathaniel Popper SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook unveiled an ambitious plan on Tuesday to create an alternative…
U.S. Escalates Online Attacks on Russia’s Power Grid
The New York Times A heating power plant in Moscow. Officials described the move into Russia’s grid and other targets as a classified companion to…
Hong Kong’s Leader, Yielding to Protests, Suspends Extradition Bill
Carrie Lam, Hong Kong’s chief executive, on Saturday expressed “sorrow and regret” for having failed to convince the public that an extradition bill was needed.CreditHector…
Russia Sought to Use Social Media to Influence E.U. Vote, Report Finds
Voters in last month’s European Union parliamentary elections. Turnout reached a 25-year high, and results were mixed for parties on the right and the left….
Cyber Warfare In The Grey Zone: Wake Up, Washington
Chinese military airstrip, built over Fiery Cross Reef in the South China Sea (CSIS image) By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr. on April 09, 2019 at…
Russian defense spending is much larger, and more sustainable than it seems
Russian troops stand next to a train with “Syrian turning point” exhibition items organized by the Russian Defence Ministry, as it waits to depart from…
Nancy Pelosi and Fakebook’s Dirty Tricks This latest doctored video proves that Facebook as we knew it is over.
By Kara Swisher Ms. Swisher covers technology and is a contributing opinion writer. May 26, 2019 761 House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in April. Credit Melissa…
Air Under Skyborg program, F-35 and F-15EX jets could control drone sidekicks
By: Valerie Insinna (Defense News) The Air Force is assessing whether it can use the Skyborg artificial intelligence technology it is creating to allow…
It Doesn’t Matter if Ecuador Can Afford This Dam. China Still Gets Paid.
A giant dam was supposed to help lift Ecuador out of poverty. Instead, it’s part of a national scandal, and a future tethered to China….
What’s going on with America’s next fighter designs?
By: Aaron Mehta , Valerie Insinna , and David B. Larter July 16 27784 Concept art from the Air Force Research Laboratory shows a…
‘You’re on your own’: US sealift can’t count on Navy escorts in the next big war
By: David B. Larter 1 day ago The cruiser Chancellorsville and the roll-on/roll-off container ship John P. Bobo are underway during Valiant Shield 2018,…
8 Countries Where College Can Be 100% Free
We all have the dream to have free colleges everywhere in the world. Unfortunately, that’s not the case everywhere. There are however certain countries in…
US aircraft carrier Truman will sail in huge NATO exercise
By: Martin Banks 23 hours ago AddThis Sharing Buttons Share to Facebook An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to Carrier Air Wing launches from the…
US admiral urges Russia to observe NATO exercise
By: The Associated Press 17 hours ago Landing Craft, Air Cushion 68 prepares to enter the well deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship…
U.S. General Considered Nuclear Response in Vietnam War, Cables Show Image
President Johnson with Gen. William Westmoreland in South Vietnam in 1967. Yoichi Okamoto/Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library By David E. Sanger Oct. 6, 2018…
The Plot to Subvert an Election. Unraveling the Russia Story So Far.
By SCOTT SHANE and MARK MAZZETTI SEPT. 20, 2018 For two years, Americans have tried to absorb the details of the 2016 attack — hacked…
Modernization or death: Heed history’s lessons on the F-35
By: Pete Gavares 4 days ago If you go to war, you must be equipped to win. That was the message veteran pilots from…
Breaking News :The US Navy’s new command puts Russia in the crosshairs
By: David B. Larter and Mark D. Faram 3 days ago 2.9K163 An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 81 prepares to…
Russia Sees Midterm Elections as Chance to Sow Fresh Discord, Intelligence Chiefs Warn
Leaders of American intelligence agencies testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday. Credit Lawrence Jackson for The New York Times By MATTHEW ROSENBERG,…
Dozens of Russians Are Believed Killed in U.S.-Backed Syria Attack
By IVAN NECHEPURENKO, NEIL MacFARQUHAR and THOMAS GIBBONS-NEFFFEB. 13, 2018 American special forces in Manbij, Syria, near the border with Turkey, this month. Credit…
The Norwegian Menace – Should We Build a Wall to Keep Them Out?
Tomgram: Ann Jones, Posted by Ann Jones at 7:47am, January 23, 2018. Follow TomDispatch on Twitter @TomDispatch By Ann Jone In the past couple of…
DB – DIGITAL BATTLESPACE ADECS 2018: Chinese SIGINT capabilities sound alarm bells
31st January 2018 – 12:01 GMT | by Gordon Arthur in Singapore RSS The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) facilities on Woody Island in the Spratlys…
The Pentagon is planning for war with China and Russia — can it handle both?
By: Aaron Mehta 3 hours ago 27717 On display during a People’s Liberation Army Air Force parade are Shenyang J-16s, foreground, and J-11Bs, background….
Did Russia Use the NRA to Help Trump? FBI Wants to Know.
The feds are reportedly investigating if accused money launderer sent cash to the group. That’s on top of heavy Kremlin outreach to them during the…
Fusion GPS: Kremlin ‘Purged’ Suspected Spies After Trump Dossier Release
In an interview with House intel committee, Fusion GPS founder Glenn Simpson claimed the Kremlin tried to eliminate U.S. intel sources after the Trump dossier…
Hawaii Panics After Alert About Incoming Missile Is Sent in Error
By ADAM NAGOURNEY, DAVID E. SANGER and JOHANNA BARRJAN. 13, 2018 An image of the alert sent to cellphones on Saturday morning. An early-morning emergency…
From Norway to Haiti, Trump’s comments Stir Fresh Outrage
By HENRIK PRYSER LIBELL and CATHERINE PORTERJAN. 11, 2018 President Trump with Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Norway at the White House on Wednesday. Credit…
Paul Manafort, Who Once Ran Trump Campaign, Told to Surrender
By MATT APUZZOOCT. 30, 2017 Paul Manafort, President Trump’s campaign chairman, at the Republican National Convention in July. Credit Sam Hodgson for The New York…
Russia Uses Its Oil Giant, Rosneft, as a Foreign Policy Tool
By CLIFFORD KRAUSSOCT. 29, 2017 President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, right, met with President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela at the Kremlin this month….
Russia May Be Testing Its GPS Spoofing Capabilities Around The Black Sea Preparing for a world where GPS connectivity isn’t guaranteed sure isn’t convenient but it may be entirely necessary.
By Tyler RogowayAugust 16, 2017 James Cridland/wikicommons SHARE Tyler RogowayView Tyler Rogoway’s Articles twitter.com/Aviation_Intel A consensus is building that Russia has been experimenting with the…
Is The Arctic The Next South China Sea? Not Likely
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr. on August 04, 2017 at 3:30 PM Polar bears investigate the surfaced submarine USS Honolulu WASHINGTON: Oil, gas,…
Russias Military Drills Near NATO Border Raise Fears of Aggression
By MICHAEL R. GORDON and ERIC SCHMITTJULY 31, 2017 Continue reading the main story Photo A Russian tank exercise in 2013 outside Grodno, Belarus. Credit…
Congress likely to tie Trumps hands on Russia sanctions
Language empowering Congress to block Trump from any attempt to ease or end sanctions is going to stay in this bill, Sen. Bob Corker…
Chinese warships en route to Baltic Sea
The Chinese armada is heading to Europe, as Beijing and Moscow look to boost their strategic ties. The next iteration of their “Joint Sea”…
New Russia probe leaks threaten to derail Trump’s foreign trip
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump board Air Force One for his first international trip as president, including stops in Saudi Arabia,…
Russia’s National Guard to Monitor Social Networks
May 19, 2017 — 17:30 — Update: May. 19 2017 — 15:09 Maxim Marmur / AP Russia’s National Guard is planning to train IT experts…
Russia’s military build-up has polar countries on edge. But don’t worry — bullets aren’t flying yet
Hot Air, Cold War: How Russia Spooks Its Arctic Neighbors May 19, 2017 — 13:27 — Update: May. 19 2017 — 10:26 By Matthew Bodner…
The North Korea Gambit – Time to understand the Psycological Trap
Update of post from 31.may 2015 Author: Former Analyst & Practitioner Terje B. «Indications and Warning» (I&W) became a key issue in the intelligence world…
Trump Is President. Now Encrypt Your Email.
New York Times. Opinion By MAX READMARCH 31, 2017 Credit Mike McQuade In the weeks after Donald J. Trump won the election, a schism threatened…
Medvedev is Out: Anti-Corruption Protests Cost Russia’s Prime Minister his Future
The race for the premiership during Putin’s 4th term has just begun March 29, 2017 — 19:51 — Update: 19:53 By Mikhail Fishman March 29,…
Russia probe should focus on Trump financial ties: senator
Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., February 1, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts By Dustin Volz | WASHINGTON WASHINGTON A…
Consummate Diplomat or Intelligence Mastermind: The Russian at the Heart of Trump Scandals
Trump’s Obama obsession
The president finds his predecessor to be a convenient foil as he wades through persistent controversy. By Edward-Isaac Dovere 03/04/17 11:55 AM EST Updated…
U.N. Investigators Say Syria Bombed Convoy and Did So Deliberately
By NICK CUMMING-BRUCE and ANNE BARNARDMARCH 1, 2017 United Nations investigators said on Wednesday that the Syrian Air Force deliberately bombed a humanitarian aid convoy…
House panel to probe possible Russia-Trump campaign collusion -Democrat
Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA) waves after speaking at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. July 27, 2016. REUTERS/Gary Cameron WASHINGTON The U.S. House…
Obama Administration Rushed to Preserve Intelligence of Russian Election Hacking
By MATTHEW ROSENBERG, ADAM GOLDMAN and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDTMARCH 1, 2017 President Obama in December. Some in his administration feared that intelligence about Russian…
Trump’s new security advisor differs from him on Russia, other key issues
Newly named National Security Adviser Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster listens as U.S. President Donald Trump makes the announcement at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm…
The Pentagon could send conventional military forces into Syria
By: Andrew deGrandpre, Michelle Tan and Shawn Snow, February 15, 2017 (Photo Credit: Army photo) WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is developing proposals for sending an…
Donald the Weak – Trump may aspire to be a strongman, but he’s proving to be an exceptionally ineffectual president.
By Matthew A. Miller February 12, 2017 Donald Trump ran for president boasting of his supposedly legendary negotiating and management skills while promising that he…
Secrecy surrounds White House cybersecurity staff shakeup
The Obama-appointed chief information security officer was charged with keeping the president and his staff safe from cyber-threats posed by hackers and nation-state attackers. By…
Former NSA contractor indicted over 50TB gov’t classified data theft
The former contractor reportedly spent 20 years pilfering government secrets and helping himself to the cream of the NSA’s hacking tools library. By Charlie Osborne…
Treason Through the FSB Looking Glass
Why ‘espionage’ arrests at the heart of Russia’s security services are not all that they seem Jan 30, 2017 — 16:00 — Update: Jan. 30…
The leaked Trump-Russia dossier rings frighteningly true
There is factual confusion in this document but its depiction of the Kremlin’s tactics is sound By Andrei Soldatov The Kremlin has dismissed the stories…
