Defense One
Number of Foreign Fighters in Syria Jumped from 800 to 8,000 in the Past Year
Once a two-sided war, CENTCOM’s Gen. Austin calls today’s Syria ‘the most complex problem I’ve seen.’ By Kevin Baron
Defense One
Where Genocide Is Most Likely To Happen Next
One university team may have found a way to predict the world’s next genocides. By Ben Watson and Kedar Pavgi
Defense
Biden, Survivors Pay Tribute on Anniversary of Boston Marathon Bombings
Vice president says recovery has been inspirational.
Nextgov
Repurposing Old Drones to Bring Wi-Fi to War Fighters
DARPA’s turning unmanned aerial vehicles into very mobile hotspots.
Defense One
Planning for Withdrawal in Afghanistan May Be Smart, But It’s Not Wise
Getting the new Afghan president to sign a troop deal will require a steady hand through the next several months of political uncertainty. By Daniel Markey
Defense
The FBI Thinks It Can Pass Off Downtown D.C. as Shanghai
Film warns American students about becoming spies while studying abroad.
Defense One
Here’s a Map of the World’s Fastest Growing Militaries
Twenty-three nations have doubled their defense spending in the past decade. By Ben Watson and Kedar Pavgi
Defense One
How the Internet Could Have Predicted the Invasion of Ukraine
Software programs and publicly available satellite imagery can help you monitor the crisis in Ukraine like a government spy. By Patrick Tucker
Defense
Defense Team in 9/11 Trial Says the FBI May Be Spying on Them
Emergency motion derails a planned competency hearing at Guantanamo Bay.
Defense
Armed Standoff Over Cattle Grazing on Federal Land Comes to an End
Long-standing dispute escalated last week as BLM officials attempted to seize cattle.
Defense
Why Are So Many Older Veterans Committing Suicide?
Fort Hood shooting shines a spotlight on an overall epidemic, but suicide rates are higher for older generations.
Management
IGs: Intel Sharing Largely Up to Par in Run-Up to Boston Bombing
Report cites missed opportunity in suspect’s trip to Russia.
Defense
Commentary: Defense Civilian Layoffs Won’t be Pleasant, But They Are Necessary
The 15 percent cut mandated in the REDUCE Act would rebalance the Pentagon’s workforce.
Defense One
The Navy Just Turned Seawater Into Jet Fuel
Researchers announce a major breakthrough, but don’t go filling your F-18 with ocean water just yet. By Patrick Tucker
Oversight
Republicans Want to Fire Someone to Stop Preventable Veteran Deaths
But VA officials warn against widespread punishment for what they see as a limited problem.
Defense
CIA Used Red Hot Chili Peppers Songs to Torture Terrorism Detainee
This is one of many new details from the soon-to-be-released Senate Intelligence Committee report on CIA torture programs.
Defense
The Psychological Toll of 12 Years of War
How our nation's military has become an experiment in how prolonged conflict affects mental health.
Defense One
‘Back to the Future’ Foreign Policy
Defense spending as a share of GDP measures militarization of our society, but that does not necessarily mean strength. By Ben Freeman and Mieke Eoyang
Defense One
Could Big Data Have Prevented the Fort Hood Shooting?
Researchers say an experimental software program might have been able to get Army Spec. Ivan Lopez help before he pulled the trigger. Here’s how. By Patrick Tucker
Defense
Obama: Fort Hood Shooting 'Tears a Wound Still Raw'
'It is love, tested by tragedy, that brings us together again,' the president said at a memorial for the victims in Texas on Wednesday.
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