Relations between Washington and its former partners in counter-ISIS operations in Syria are deeply strained. The president’s budget request for 2021 may add to the pressure.
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A country that recognizes it has a disinformation problem is more likely to be able to deal with a disinformation campaign. Finland, Estonia and a handful of other European countries have taken action against Russian influence operations, but the United States has so far lacked a firm and unified response to Russian interference, leaving it vulnerable to more attacks.
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In his final public speech as energy secretary, Rick Perry Tuesday pledged $20 million – later revised to $15 million — for projects on artificial intelligence in the energy sector.
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House Democrats proposed new legislation Thursday to impose sanctions for election interference but the Senate is unlikely to adopt it.
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Experts warned lawmakers Wednesday that U.S. elections are still vulnerable to cyberattack, despite efforts that fended off hackers during the midterms last fall.
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Eliot Cohen, a former State Department official during the Bush administration, criticized President Trump for his contentious interactions with U.S. allies.
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Fulcrum BioEnergy turns household trash into fuel for airplanes.
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Weekly review of national security news.
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Chicago students and their mentors in the national security specialization assessed the challenge to journalists in the new Trump administration.
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A compilation of top national security news from the week ending January 29.
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