Defense
Senators Drafting Bill That Could Extend Life of Chemical Security Program
The anticipated legislation could serve as a companion to a similar House bill.
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How Nonviolent Action Could Thwart ISIL’s Advance in Iraq
ISIL fighters are making gains in Iraq. But this does not mean that their violence is decisive. By Maria J. Stephan
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A Good Step Toward Ending Landmines
President Obama announced that the United States will no longer make or buy landmines. This is good, but he can do more to end this deadly scourge. By Joe Cirincione
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How the Fukushima Disaster Is Changing the Future of Robotics
The future of humanoid robotics is rising from the radioactive ashes of Fukushima. By Patrick Tucker
Defense
Obama Requests $500 Million for 'Moderate' Syrian Rebels
Any potential recipient would be properly vetted first, the administration promised.
Defense
Will the U.S. Keep Buying Medicine for 'Black Swan' Attacks?
Lawmakers will have to decide whether it's worthwhile to guard against relatively unlikely biological attacks.
Defense
No Reason To Believe Bergdahl Engaged in Misconduct, Army Says
The Army's investigation is expected to conclude in mid-August.
Defense
Republicans Warn Obama Doesn't Have Two Weeks to Mull Iraq
Senate hawks say the president can't afford to wait for a Pentagon assessment.
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The Military Is About to Get New Spy Glasses
The Defense Department’s new smart spectacles go beyond Google Glass. By Patrick Tucker
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With 28 Days Left, What Can Congress Do?
Congress is heading out of town for the Fourth of July with less than a month of work left before November's elections. But don’t expect immediate action on crucial national security legislation. By Molly O’Toole
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Air Force Awards $1.9 Billion Contract for More Antimissile Satellites
Lockheed Martin birds will help provide around-the-clock intelligence about ballistic missile launches.
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Crowd-Sourcing the Future of Iraq
A scenario experiment points to the next phase of the new Mesopotamia. By Jeffrey Itell
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Beware the Salesmen of Simple Solutions on Iraq
If history is any guide, humility is the best policy
Defense
Obama Has the Speech, ISIL Has the Territory
Obama saw the larger problem coming, though the particulars eluded him (and almost everyone else in Washington).
Tech
CIA Sued for Failing to Disclose Senate Torture-Probe Records
Lawsuit comes as the administration is close to declassifying a Senate report on the agency’s one-time interrogation techniques.
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Stop Arming the Police Like a Military
Protect and serve? The post-war message to American communities is being received loud and clear: 'You are the enemy.' By Tom Nolan
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State Dept. Bolsters Social Media Campaign Against ISIS, Al-Qaida, Others
English-language outreach pilot gets another six months.
Nextgov
Privacy Groups Sound the Alarm Over FBI’s Facial-Recognition Technology
Advocates push Holder to assess the privacy impact of the FBI's controversial database.
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