Counterterrorism
A Year of Setbacks in Afghanistan
For three days in September, the Taliban occupied Kunduz, marking the first time since 9/11 that the group has taken control of one of...
Counterterrorism
Survey: Americans Support Israel, Anxious about Threats from Middle East
As President Obama meets Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, survey data from The Chicago Council on Global Affairs show that while both Republicans...
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Flawed Budget Deal Provides Relief for US Military
The agreement reached by the White House and congressional Republicans will provide an additional $56 billion for defense over the next two years, compared...
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Support is Building for Cybersecurity Bill
Over the past several years, major cyberattacks have dominated the headlines and dramatically raised public awareness of online security. Hundreds of millions of consumers...
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Iran Nuke Deal’s Upside-Down Logic
When do peace plans make war more likely? When does respect for adversaries increase their disrespect for us? When does “non-proliferation” lead to a...
Daily Briefings Newsletter – Intelligence (WNB – Counterterror Today)
Harry Truman and the Politics of a National Security Strategy
The diary entry penned by the occupant of the Oval Office was blunt: “It is hell to be President.” Frustrations in the White House...
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Six Steps to Securing DoD’s Networks for the 21st Century
The Department of Defense (DoD) is at an inflection point with respect to its information networks and their security. The US military is more...
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Five Reasons The US Power Grid Is Overdue For A Cyber Catastrophe
As other major industries one by one fall victim to hackers, the US electrical-power generation and distribution system seems remarkably insulated from cyber threats.
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