Tag: Pentagon

Foreign training programs could become a priority in Biden administration, experts say

By Augusta Saraiva on February 3, 2021February 4, 2021 Biden Administration, Department of Defense, Pentagon

As the world witnessed President Joe Biden take his oath of office on Jan. 20, he vowed to “repair our alliances and engage with the world once again” as a “strong and trusted partner for peace, progress and security.”

Domestic Politics Military

Report finds servicemembers received miscalculated housing allowances

By Hangyun Kim on February 2, 2021February 4, 2021 Department of Defense, GAO, Pentagon

A government report on military housing released Monday revealed that the Department of Defense had miscalculated allowances for service members that cover the cost of suitable private housing, such as apartments and rental homes.

International Relations

Strong alliances, global investments key to China challenge

By Joe Snell on October 1, 2019 china, Foreign Affairs, foreign policy, Pentagon, US

An assistant secretary of defense warns that the cost to the U.S. of complacency toward China could be “extremely high.”

Cybersecurity Week In Review

Week in Review

By Stephanie Kelly on February 27, 2017 Donald Trump, ean-Luc Melenchon, James Mattis, Mike Rogers, National Security Agency, Pentagon, russia, Sergei Shoigu, U.S. Cyber Command

Weekly review of national security news.

Announcements

From Medill News Service to DoD: Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook’s journalism journey

By Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory on October 12, 2016October 12, 2016 announcements, Department of Defense, Medill National Security Journalism Initiative, Pentagon, Pentagon Press Secretary, Peter Cook

Assistant Secretary of Defense, Pentagon Press Secretary and – most important –- Medill MSJ alum Peter Cook paid a special visit to the Medill Washington newsroom to discuss his journalism journey and the hot topics in national security in his new job on Oct. 6.