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A French-Sponsored Ukrainian Army Brigade Has Been Badly Botched
The formation of Ukraine’s 155th army brigade was announced at the D-Day anniversary ceremony in Normandy last June, complete with photo-ops with the French president, Emmanue...
By Jeffrey Edmonds
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New CNAS Report Outlines Strategy to Secure U.S. Biotechnology Leadership
Washington, January 15, 2025 – Today, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) released a major new report, Biopower: Securing American Leadership in Biotechnology by Viv...
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National Security Human Capital Program
Paychecks for Junior Enlisted Troops Are Better than 90% of Civilian Peers, Report SaysJunior enlisted troops bring home more pay than most civilians with similar experience, according to a new report released by the Pentagon....
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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Defense / National Security Human Capital Program
U.S. Submarine Awarded for National Security Missions in 'Hostile' WatersA United States nuclear-powered submarine was awarded for conducting missions vital to national security in the "hostile and challenging" waters of the Western Pacific Ocean....
By Tom Shugart
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U.S. Defence Industry Braced for Tech Shake-Up Under Trump
American defence executives are braced for a Donald Trump return to the White House that could be more disruptive than his first term, when he showed a willingness to shake up...
By Stacie Pettyjohn
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U.S. Issues Fresh Round of Sanctions Against Russia Ahead of Trump Return to White House
The United States on Wednesday imposed hundreds of sanctions targeting Russia, seeking to increase pressure on Moscow in the Biden administration's final days and protect some...
By Edward Fishman
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Defense / Indo-Pacific Security
‘Built Extremely Quickly’: New China Pics Making Experts SweatIt’s long been considered the final “red flag” for Beijing’s intentions to invade Taiwan....
By Tom Shugart
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Rubio’s Authority as Secretary of State Threatened Even Before Trump Term Begins
Senator Marco Rubio is Donald Trump’s nominee to be secretary of state, but in the weeks running up to Inauguration Day, the president-elect’s special envoys have been getting...
By Richard Fontaine & Eric Martin
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National Security Human Capital Program
Some Military Officers Worry That Pete Hegseth Could Turn a Blind Eye to U.S. War CrimesPresident-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, rose to prominence partly based on his searing criticism on Fox News of the rules governing U.S. troop...
By Dr. Jason Dempsey
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Defense / Indo-Pacific Security
USAF’s ‘Aircraft Shelter Gap’ with China Creates a Flaw in Deterrence: ReportPouring concrete to make hardened shelters for aircraft on the ground may not be as sexy as building next-generation fighter jets, but it may be just as important for the U.S....
By Tom Shugart
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Technology & National Security
Russia-Ukraine Drone War Enters New PhaseRussia is striding ahead with its wielding of fiber-optic drones, the head of Ukraine's drone programs told high-ranking Ukrainian officials at the start of the year...
By Samuel Bendett
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National Security Human Capital Program
Hegseth’s Views on Women in Combat Expected to Face Scrutiny at Senate HearingAs Pete Hegseth faces the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday during his confirmation hearing to lead the Defense Department, his divisive views on women serving in com...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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National Security Human Capital Program
Soldier’s Suicide Exposes Military’s Struggle with Mental Health StigmaThe fiery New Year’s Day suicide of an Army Green Beret exposed the Pentagon’s struggle to identify and treat brain injuries and mental health issues, raising alarm among some...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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Defense / Indo-Pacific Security
A Cut Undersea Internet Cable Is Making Taiwan Worried About ‘Gray Zone’ Tactics from BeijingWhen a Taiwanese telecoms company detected that an international undersea cable was damaged earlier this month, it worked to divert internet traffic from the broken line to ke...
By Tom Shugart
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Greenland Today, Svalbard Tomorrow? Arctic Shivers at Specter of Trump and Putin
Greenland is just the tip of the iceberg....
By Jim Townsend
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New CNAS Report Recommends Quad and Philippines Cooperation to Address South China Sea Tensions
Washington, January 9, 2025 — Today, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) released a new report, The Quad Plus the Philippines: A Strategic Partnership for a Peaceful...
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Indo-Pacific Security / Transatlantic Security
U.S. Urged to Bolster Global South Ties to Counter China-Russia PartnershipThe US must strengthen relations with the Global South and increase its military presence in the Indo-Pacific to counter the growing China-Russia partnership, two authors said...
By Richard Fontaine
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Energy, Economics & Security / Technology & National Security
Biden Administration Ignites Firestorm With Rules Governing A.I.’s Global SpreadThe next big fight over offshoring is playing out in Washington, and this time it involves artificial intelligence....
By Geoffrey Gertz
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National Security Human Capital Program
Surge of Female Enlistments Helped Drive Army Success in Reaching 2024 Recruiting GoalLast year marked the first time in several years that the Army achieved its ambitious recruiting goals -- primarily due to an increase in female recruits, according to interna...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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Why Is Trump So Obsessed With Greenland?
The island of Greenland isn’t on the market, but that’s never stopped U.S. President-elect Donald Trump from trying to acquire the prime piece of real estate....
By Jim Townsend