Poland, the U.S., and NATO: Key Security Allies
Poland’s democratic institutions are under pressure from the ruling right-wing Law and Justice party (PiS). PiS efforts to control the judiciary and media risk alienating […] More
Poland’s democratic institutions are under pressure from the ruling right-wing Law and Justice party (PiS). PiS efforts to control the judiciary and media risk alienating […] More
It’s safe to say 2016 was a banner year for cyber attacks and data breaches. Whether talking about an organization, or even a nation-state, the […] More
Leaders of three top Senate national security committees are to meet Wednesday to discuss alleged Russian hacking of last month’s elections, and the Senate Foreign […] More
From Constitutional Court reforms that make the judiciary less independent of political power to restrictions on journalists to suppressing of the opposition, Poland’s ruling Law […] More
Iran is doing enough damage in the Middle East through unconventional methods without requiring a robust navy. That is why an idea floated by a […] More
As 2017 begins, it is worth reflecting on the current state and future direction of Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition. Contract data from the Federal […] More
Though January will see a major transition in American power, the global threat of terrorism will remain. As the Obama Administration enters its final weeks […] More
As the calendar approaches January 21st and President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, the Cipher Brief sat down with Patrick Skinner of the Soufan […] More
The Cipher Brief spoke with network member and former Acting Director of the CIA, John McLaughlin, about the current U.S. counterterrorism strategy, as well as […] More
The core missions of the U.S. Air Force demand that it always be prepared to defend the United States while also being prepared to carry […] More
How can the military fund its current forces while preparing for the future? There’s no simple answer to such a question. 2016 was a mixed […] More
As the most expensive procurement program in history, the F-35 program exemplifies both the promise and pitfalls of developing and deploying an advanced weapons platform. […] More
The Cipher Brief spoke with Network Member Rob Richer, former Associate Deputy Director for Operations at the CIA, about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement of […] More
Butch Cassidy graphically demonstrated that there ain’t no rules in a knife fight. Well, so far, there ain’t no rules in cyberspace or precious few […] More
Editor’s Note: Over the coming days, The Cipher Brief presents some of our most incisive coverage on key issues of 2016 and a look ahead […] More
Whether President-elect Donald Trump will keep in place the Obama administration sanctions against Russia for its interference in the U.S. election remains to be seen. […] More
Drone strikes have proven effective at eliminating terrorist leaders, yet terrorists continue to threaten American security. In this article written for the 15th anniversary of […] More
As ISIS incurs the firepower of the international community, al Qaeda has quietly rebuilt its resources, rebranded itself, and “rehabilitated its image” explains terrorism expert […] More
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