National Security Zone

Will Macron’s government survive France’s refugee crisis?

By Ricky Zipp on March 11, 2018 Emmanuel Macron, France, National Front, refugee crisis

France’s President Emmanuel Macron was once seen as a positive force for France’s immigrant population, but his most recent immigration policies are being criticized for contradicting this image.

International Relations

French Youth Vote May Be Key to Front National’s Rebound

By Matthew Sussis on March 11, 2018March 11, 2018 France, front national, le pen, youth

After a crushing electoral defeat in 2017, France’s far-right Front National thinks it can appeal to voters under 40 using both immigration and economic issues to make a political rebound.

Conflicts and Terrorism

The Navy is Updating Electronic Warfare

By Jini Hernandez on March 9, 2018March 11, 2018 Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare, Electronic Warfare, Navy

The Navy plans to step up its electronic warfare capabilities to include more defensive options with electronic maneuver technology, expanded types of lasers and better integration of its electronic systems to ensure continued dominance of the seas, according to the commander of the Naval Surface Warfare Center.

Conflicts and Terrorism Cybersecurity

The U.S. Should Worry about China’s Artificial Intelligence Goals

By Jasmine Khayami on March 8, 2018 national security

China’s heavy investments in artificial intelligence are part of its goal to become the world leader in AI technology.

Conflicts and Terrorism

Debate: Is Immigration a National Security Threat?

By Clarissa Jones on March 8, 2018March 8, 2018 national security

Two opposing views shed light on how immigration affects national security.

Conflicts and Terrorism

Safety training for journalists in conflicts areas is increasing, but the new challenge for press freedom is authoritarian regimes

By Muhammed Calli on March 8, 2018March 8, 2018 CPJ, Reporters Without Borders

As awareness of journalism protection increase, populism still challenge journalism safety in the world

Conflicts and Terrorism

After murder of Slovak reporter, an uncertain future for Central European media

By Elizabeth Strassner on March 8, 2018 Human Rights

The murder of a Slovak journalist is the second in the EU in less than a year. Does Jan Kuciak’s murder reflect a change for the worse in terms of press freedom, or is it a single tragic blip?

Conflicts and Terrorism

Military Studying Plant Manipualtion for Future Defense Strategies

By Joey Mendolia on March 5, 2018 DARPA

DARPA, the unit of the Defense Department that funds and researchers advanced military technology, is now looking to multiple aspects of the environment, including plants, in hopes of enlisting the environment as a new defense mechanism.

Conflicts and Terrorism

Ambitious Army recruiting goal could hit millenial roadblock

By Jenny Gu on February 28, 2018 US Army

The Army goal of recruiting 80,000 active-duty troops and 15,600 reserves in 2018 may be tough to achieve in a strong economy with a low unemployment rate, but the bigger problems may be young people’s lack of knowledge about the military and the fact that many are disqualified because they weigh too much.

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.