Opinion

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The Forge software factory is in need of stable resourcing

Congress needs to snatch victory from the jaws of technological defeat by committing to stable resourcing and leadership support for the solutions this capability generates.

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Biden must act now to better arm Ukraine. Here’s what that should look like.

A large-scale Russian offensive would spell disaster not only for Ukraine and Europe but for U.S. interests and credibility as well.

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North Korean hypersonic threat is an alarming wake-up call for how we innovate

The linear development model of old just doesn’t work anymore.

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Three steps to help defense innovation break free from its shackles

The United States simply cannot meet the national security challenges it faces over the next decade if the resource allocation process is not brought into the 21st century.

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NATO should shut the door, but not because Russia said so

Keeping the option of NATO enlargement on the table is a faulty policy on an ordinary day. In the case of Ukraine, it’s a disservice.

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The problems at Red Hill in Hawaii are just the start of DoD’s infrastructure liabilities

The ensuing crisis is shedding light on the weaknesses in U.S. military infrastructure that could prove highly problematic in a potential conflict with China. The Pentagon should act decisively to protect Oahu’s aquifers and stop deferring investments in Indo-Pacific posture that are needed to deter Chinese aggression.

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A yearlong continuing resolution will hinder unmanned systems integration

Failure to pass funding bills will create a domino effect that will harm U.S. national security for years to come by damaging the growing unmanned systems industry.

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Modernizing US nuclear deterrence presents a rare bipartisan opportunity

A former senator argues America’s intercontinental ballistic missiles are the foundation of nuclear deterrence, but that they must be modernized to remain effective.

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Three ways the Pentagon can create an automation first culture

Automation has the ability to transform the DoD, but to do so it must become a mission-critical priority on the same level as cybersecurity and other top initiatives. The time to do that is now.

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Inflation is the silent cyberthreat jeopardizing our workforce

The inflation expectations in 2022 are the highest in decades, which will directly impact the cost to attract and retain a cyber workforce.

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Hedging US strategy against an emerging China-Russia partnership

Washington needs to get smart about grand strategy again. Otherwise, an anti-U.S. alliance between Russia and China that looks unlikely today could become a reality tomorrow.

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Pacific Deterrence Initiative: A look at funding in the new defense bill, and what must happen now

Congress established the PDI last year for two basic reasons: to better understand what the Pentagon was spending in the Indo-Pacific region, and to change the composition of that spending.

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How to avoid disaster in Ukraine

Definitively stating that Ukraine will not be offered NATO membership not only enhances U.S. security by reducing the likelihood of a U.S.-Russia war — it also addresses the root cause of the war in Ukraine.

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Integrating deterrence across the gray — making it more than words

The authors propose concepts to address a gap in discourse on "integrated deterrence" in the upcoming National Defense Strategy.

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Extend the unmanned revolution to our allies

It is important to consider boosting allied access to tools retired from the U.S. inventory that may prove beneficial in allied hands.

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How might allies respond if Russia invades Ukraine?

NATO needs to plan beyond efforts to deter another Russian invasion of Ukraine and recognize that its actual response may differ depending on the extent of Russian military operations.

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How to de-escalate Russia: Ukrainian advice

The Russian Federation’s demonstrative accumulation of troops on the border with Ukraine for the second time in 2021 has raised serious concerns about a possible full-scale Russian aggression against Ukraine and forced the West to seek dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Here’s what America must do to counter Russian aggression against Ukraine

Now is the time for the United States to reassert its leadership.

What can the world expect in 2022?

The concept of collective defense is gaining momentum in a big way.

NATO chief: The alliance is charting its path forward amid a changed security environment

NATO will engage even more closely with partners that share our values and interests, including countries, organizations, private companies and academic institutions. Preserving peace, the global rules and our democratic way of life is a collective effort.

French defense minister: Shifting from a new frontier to a new front

If space was the “new frontier” of the 1960s, there is no doubt that today it is a “new front” on the battlefield.

Australia’s defense industry minister: The importance of AUKUS and a strong economy

The Indo-Pacific region is now at the center of strategic competition, and military modernization is occurring at an unprecedented rate. It is vital that Australia maintains its capability edge.

European Commission VP: Embrace the EU’s ‘Strategic Compass’

The European Union has to be ready to defend our interests and values in this increasingly contested world order.

US Air Force chief: Interoperability is key to winning future wars

We must find fresh ways to connect forces, allies and partners that provide an effective response to the challenge of a highly contested environment not seen in the last 20 years.

Singapore’s defense minister: 7 wishes for the remainder of the decade

Collectively, our world should have done better in dealing with COVID-19. From poorly coordinated early warnings and pandemic measures to disrupted global supply chains, unequal vaccine distribution and ineffectiveness against misinformation, the list goes on.