Tag: russia

Security experts urge Trump to ‘move faster’ in foreign policy matters

By Chiara Vercellone on October 23, 2019 china, ComDef2019, military conference, russia

If the United States doesn’t quickly adapt to the technological changes in warfare and foreign policy, major adversaries like China and Russia will have an advantage over the U.S. in future conflicts, experts say.

Congressional Review Act Domestic Politics Russia

Democrats resurrect bill to punish election interference

By Holly Barker and Matt Reynolds on October 1, 2019 2016 election, Donald Trump, Robert Mueller, russia, Steve Cohen

House Democrats proposed new legislation Thursday to impose sanctions for election interference but the Senate is unlikely to adopt it.

Cybersecurity

Experts to lawmakers: U.S. elections vulnerable to evolving cyberattacks

By Adam Barnes on March 1, 2019 Donald Trump, Pelosi, russia

Experts warned lawmakers Wednesday that U.S. elections are still vulnerable to cyberattack, despite efforts that fended off hackers during the midterms last fall.

International Relations

EXPERTS AFFIRM IMPORTANCE OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES

By Cameron Peters on March 1, 2019 russia

Experts Thursday called the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with Russia and uncertainty about the future of another treaty with Russia — New START — an indication that the administration is not fully committed to arms control policies.

Cybersecurity

EXPERTS: INFO SHARING KEY TO PROTECTING U.S. INFRASTRUCTURE FROM CYBER THREATS

By Brock Hall on February 14, 2019February 18, 2019 china, cybersecurity, national security, russia

Experts and officials told lawmakers Thursday it’s important to share information among government agencies to protect the nation’s infrastructure from cybersecurity threats.

International Relations

NATO Prepares to Deter Russia in 2020 with “Four 30s” Plan

By Bryan Wood on February 4, 2019 NATO, russia

When the NATO defense ministers meet in Brussels in two weeks, a top agenda item will be how to prepare thousands of military personnel to be deployed to Eastern Europe in 2020 in case of a crisis with Russia.

Cybersecurity

INTEL OFFICIALS SINGLE OUT CHINA AND RUSSIA AS MAJOR THREATS TO CYBERSECURITY

By Beverly Banks on January 29, 2019February 5, 2019 china, cybersecurity, foreign policy, russia

Foreign interference in U.S. elections and social media warfare are the primary threats facing Americans in 2019, the nation’s top intelligence officials told senators Tuesday at an annual hearing on “Worldwide Threats.”

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50 Shades of Grey: A New Type of War

By Jasmine Khayami on March 11, 2018 russia

Russia’s use of social media and spread of misinformation to sow confusion and doubt in Western is a new type of war, “grey-zone warfare,” that is hard for the U.S. to detect, combat and defeat, experts say.

Conflicts and Terrorism Russia

With growing issues in the Eastern Europe, who’s keeping NATO in SHAPE?

By Kevin Schmidt on February 24, 2018 Kevin Schmidt, national security, NATO, russia, SHAPE

As the threat from Russia continues to increase in Eastern Europe, the big question at NATO’s strategic headquarters is if the U.S. is going to step up, or are other EU countries going to take responsibility.

Conflicts and Terrorism

U.S. alliances need to reflect needs of modern warfare, experts say

By Casey Egan on February 14, 2018February 14, 2018 a2ad, china, russia

U.S. military analysts say the U.S. needs to reconsider the nature of its alliances as it prepares for future and modern warfare.