http://www.defenseone.com/Atlantic Media presents Defense One, a site dedicated to providing news, analysis, and bold ideas to national security leaders, influential professionals, stakeholders and citizens navigating the unprecedented transformation of U.S. defense strategy and operations.en-usFri, 11 Apr 2014 14:40:11 -0400http://www.defenseone.com/threats/2014/04/who-will-be-afghanistans-next-president/82393/As the votes are counted, the U.S. is hopeful that the winner will continue to support American interests in Afghanistan. By Michael HirshMichael Hirsh, National JournalFri, 11 Apr 2014 14:40:11 -0400http://www.defenseone.com/threats/2014/04/who-will-be-afghanistans-next-president/82393/ThreatsFemale supporters of Afghan presidential candidate Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai during a rally in Kabul, AfghanistanMassoud Hossaini/APhttp://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2014/04/why-pentagon-should-reduce-its-civilian-workforce-15-percent/82384/Failing to cut the civilian workforce will just end up hurting the military in the end. By Rep. Ken CalvertRep. Ken Calvert , Government ExecutiveFri, 11 Apr 2014 13:53:32 -0400http://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2014/04/why-pentagon-should-reduce-its-civilian-workforce-15-percent/82384/IdeasCivilian employees at Robins Air Force Base discussing manning and labor issues at a meetingU.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Shanda De Anda http://www.defenseone.com/threats/2014/04/russia-says-nato-breaking-its-word-missile-defense/82351/How one U.S. Navy destroyer is making Russia very nervous. By Global Security Newswire, Global Security NewswireThu, 10 Apr 2014 19:42:38 -0400http://www.defenseone.com/threats/2014/04/russia-says-nato-breaking-its-word-missile-defense/82351/ThreatsThe USS Donald S. Cook, sailing in the Eastern Mediterranean SeaU.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jared King http://www.defenseone.com/management/2014/04/pentagon-revising-its-wmd-strategy/82348/The new strategy replaces the 2006 plan and will better ‘reflect the global nature’ of the threat. By Diane BarnesDiane Barnes, Global Security NewswireThu, 10 Apr 2014 19:25:52 -0400http://www.defenseone.com/management/2014/04/pentagon-revising-its-wmd-strategy/82348/ManagementMarines with the Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron conduct decontamination procedures during a training exerciseU.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Keonaona C. Paulo 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Combat Camerahttp://www.defenseone.com/threats/2014/04/5-photos-show-russias-buildup-along-ukraine-border/82342/And it’s more than enough to have NATO officials worried. By Marina KorenMarina Koren, National JournalThu, 10 Apr 2014 19:16:57 -0400http://www.defenseone.com/threats/2014/04/5-photos-show-russias-buildup-along-ukraine-border/82342/ThreatsPro-Russian troops marching in CrimeaVadim Ghirda/APhttp://www.defenseone.com/management/2014/04/does-military-have-enough-psychiatrists/82345/The military has increased the number of behavioral-health providers by 150 percent, but many say more needs to be done. By Clara RitgerClara Ritger, National JournalThu, 10 Apr 2014 19:10:47 -0400http://www.defenseone.com/management/2014/04/does-military-have-enough-psychiatrists/82345/ManagementA staff psychiatrist in Kandahar, Afghanistan, evaluates a soldierU.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Lance Cheunghttp://www.defenseone.com/technology/2014/04/navy-just-turned-seawater-jet-fuel/82300/Researchers announce a major breakthrough, but don’t go filling your F-18 with ocean water just yet. By Patrick TuckerPatrick TuckerThu, 10 Apr 2014 12:18:23 -0400http://www.defenseone.com/technology/2014/04/navy-just-turned-seawater-jet-fuel/82300/TechnologyA KC-10A tanker refuels one of the Navy's F/A 18 fighter jetsU.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin J. Steinberghttp://www.defenseone.com/politics/2014/04/google-obama-leave-us-out-your-spying-fight/82258/Private companies say their data-mining is not the same as espionage. By Brendan SassoBrendan SassoWed, 09 Apr 2014 19:26:00 -0400http://www.defenseone.com/politics/2014/04/google-obama-leave-us-out-your-spying-fight/82258/PoliticsGoogle co-founder Sergey Brin exits a driverless car at Google headquarters in Mountain View, Calif., September 2012. Brin took the ride with state officials ahead of plans to figure out how to integrate driverless cars onto public roads.Eric Risberg/APhttp://www.defenseone.com/politics/2014/04/it-time-us-partner-china-space/82252/Space experts say yes, some in Congress are less sure. By Marina KorenMarina Koren, National JournalWed, 09 Apr 2014 18:45:34 -0400http://www.defenseone.com/politics/2014/04/it-time-us-partner-china-space/82252/PoliticsA photo of the International Space Station in orbitNASAhttp://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2014/04/back-future-foreign-policy/82255/Defense spending as a share of GDP measures militarization of our society, but that does not necessarily mean strength. By Ben Freeman and Mieke EoyangMieke Eoyang and Ben FreemanWed, 09 Apr 2014 18:26:32 -0400http://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2014/04/back-future-foreign-policy/82255/IdeasDiane Bondareff/AP Images for Universal Studios Home Entertainmenthttp://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2014/04/could-big-data-have-prevented-fort-hood-shooting/82249/Researchers say an experimental software program might have been able to get Army Spec. Ivan Lopez help before he pulled the trigger. Here’s how. By Patrick TuckerPatrick TuckerWed, 09 Apr 2014 17:12:00 -0400http://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2014/04/could-big-data-have-prevented-fort-hood-shooting/82249/IdeasPresident Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama pay their respects during a memorial ceremony at Fort Hood on Wednesday.AP Photo/Carolyn Kasterhttp://www.defenseone.com/threats/2014/04/afghan-election-was-real-defeat-taliban/82231/To the surprise of both Afghan and foreign observers, the Taliban failed to carry out a single large-scale assault during the election. By David RohdeDavid Rohde, The AtlanticWed, 09 Apr 2014 16:43:57 -0400http://www.defenseone.com/threats/2014/04/afghan-election-was-real-defeat-taliban/82231/ThreatsAn Afghan woman casts her vote at a polling station in Jalalabad east of Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday, April 5, 2014.Rahmat Gul/APhttp://www.defenseone.com/politics/2014/04/D1-Watson-nato-wont-rule-out-sending-us-troops-eastern-europe/82219/The alliance’s top military commander says the U.S. is considering sending American troops to Eastern Europe to reassure allies. By Ben WatsonBen WatsonWed, 09 Apr 2014 16:07:00 -0400http://www.defenseone.com/politics/2014/04/D1-Watson-nato-wont-rule-out-sending-us-troops-eastern-europe/82219/PoliticsAt right, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander for Europe, Gen. Philip Breedlove, speaks with Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, General Knud Bartels, during a meeting of NATO defense ministers in June 2013.NATOhttp://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2014/04/congress-must-pass-veteran-suicide-prevention-bill/82189/An estimated 22 veterans commit suicide every day. Congress can help by passing the Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act. By Nick McCormickNick McCormickWed, 09 Apr 2014 13:03:52 -0400http://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2014/04/congress-must-pass-veteran-suicide-prevention-bill/82189/IdeasTwo military veterans with the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) placing 1892 flags on the National Mall to represent veterans and service members who have died by suicide in 2014Charles Dharapak/APhttp://www.defenseone.com/management/2014/04/land-based-nukes-escape-drastic-cut-under-new-start-treaty/82153/But the new START arms control treaty does get a boost from the Pentagon's decision to eliminate 50 weapons from its deployed ICBM fleet. By Diane BarnesDiane Barnes, Global Security NewswireTue, 08 Apr 2014 19:49:26 -0400http://www.defenseone.com/management/2014/04/land-based-nukes-escape-drastic-cut-under-new-start-treaty/82153/ManagementA Minuteman III ICBM is launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Courtesy photo by Lt. Col. Andy Wulfestieghttp://www.defenseone.com/politics/2014/04/army-national-guard-fight-over-apache-helicopters/82150/The plan to give the National Guard’s Apache helicopters to the Army isn’t sitting well with Guard Chief Gen. Frank Grass. By Ben WatsonBen WatsonTue, 08 Apr 2014 19:28:02 -0400http://www.defenseone.com/politics/2014/04/army-national-guard-fight-over-apache-helicopters/82150/PoliticsAn Apache attack helicopter flies a route between Tall'Afar and Mosul, Iraq, in June 2006.Staff Sgt. Ryan Matson/USAhttp://www.defenseone.com/technology/2014/04/new-piloting-system-drone-cargo-helicopters-passes-test-flight/82120/A new piloting program that can fly drone supply helicopters with an app just passed a key test flight. By Patrick TuckerPatrick TuckerTue, 08 Apr 2014 18:50:00 -0400http://www.defenseone.com/technology/2014/04/new-piloting-system-drone-cargo-helicopters-passes-test-flight/82120/TechnologyA K-MAX pilotless freight helicopter sits at Camp Dwyer in Afghanistan’s Helmand province, in Dec. 2011. The unmanned cargo helicopter flies missions to remote outposts above roadside bombs.Justin M. Boling/APhttp://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2014/04/eliminating-double-standards-marine-corps/82147/Gen. Amos was right to change the policy prohibiting women from taking the Infantry Officer Course twice. By Rep. Duncan HunterRep. Duncan HunterTue, 08 Apr 2014 18:16:09 -0400http://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2014/04/eliminating-double-standards-marine-corps/82147/IdeasThe first three female graduates from the School of Infantry East Infantry Training Battalion course standing during a ceremonyU.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin A. Rodriguezhttp://www.defenseone.com/threats/2014/04/crimea-could-cost-russias-economy/82144/Assessing the costs of annexation so far, via the International Monetary Fund. By Tim FernholzTim Fernholz, QuartzTue, 08 Apr 2014 17:58:16 -0400http://www.defenseone.com/threats/2014/04/crimea-could-cost-russias-economy/82144/ThreatsRussian Marines march in front of Russian prime minister Dmitri Medvedev in Sevastopol, CrimeaRIA-Novosti, Dmitry Astakhov, Government Press Service/APhttp://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2014/04/three-myths-about-pivot-asia/82063/There has been much debate – and much misunderstanding – about the purpose and function of the so-called ‘pivot’ to Asia. By Janine DavidsonJanine DavidsonMon, 07 Apr 2014 18:01:02 -0400http://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2014/04/three-myths-about-pivot-asia/82063/IdeasDod photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomohttp://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2014/04/pentagons-reliance-europe-wishful-thinking/82057/If the U.S. wants to count on Europe, the Pentagon needs more precise analysis of European forces. By Michael Shurkin and Christopher G. PerninMichael Shurkin and Chris PerninMon, 07 Apr 2014 17:41:38 -0400http://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2014/04/pentagons-reliance-europe-wishful-thinking/82057/IdeasU.S. Army Lt. Col. Carleton Lee receives the report of 40 countries participating in exercise Combined Endeavor U.S. European Commandhttp://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2014/04/formula-success-iran/82051/As P5+1 talks resume Tuesday in Vienna, U.S. officials and experts are already expecting a nuclear deal by this summer. Here’s how. By Joseph CirincioneJoseph CirincioneMon, 07 Apr 2014 17:15:22 -0400http://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2014/04/formula-success-iran/82051/IdeasEU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton and Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif during a set of meetings in AustriaRonald Zak/APhttp://www.defenseone.com/threats/2014/04/putin-isnt-invading-ukraine-hes-sabotaging-it/82045/Russian President Vladimir Putin’s strategy seems to be not to actually invade Ukraine, instead he’s following the playbook he used to annex Crimea. By Steve LeVineSteve LeVine, QuartzMon, 07 Apr 2014 16:50:02 -0400http://www.defenseone.com/threats/2014/04/putin-isnt-invading-ukraine-hes-sabotaging-it/82045/ThreatsPavel Golovkin/APhttp://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2014/04/teaching-machines-how-spell-will-help-catch-terrorists/82009/It’s time anti-terrorism technology move beyond finding ways to replace humans and start finding ways to work with us. By David MurgatroydDavid MurgatroydMon, 07 Apr 2014 13:28:16 -0400http://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2014/04/teaching-machines-how-spell-will-help-catch-terrorists/82009/IdeasIBM's "Watson" computer at its offices in Yorktown Heights, N.Y.IBM, Bob Goldberg/APhttp://www.defenseone.com/politics/2014/04/newfound-political-power-afghan-youth/82003/Afghanistan's historic election is a contest not just of candidates but of generations. By Uri FriedmanUri FriedmanMon, 07 Apr 2014 10:47:00 -0400http://www.defenseone.com/politics/2014/04/newfound-political-power-afghan-youth/82003/PoliticsAfghan youths overlooking Kabul on Tuesday, April 1, 2014. Muhammed Muheisen/AP