Security & Defense

Sooner Rather than Later

By Alex Haber

The Pentagon is seeking a way through its “very challenging fiscal environment” Last week, the attention of the defense sector turned to San Diego for AFCEA WEST. Co-hosted by the US Naval Institute and the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA), the conference convened leaders across the armed services and private industry to address […]

Healey on the Security Community

By Jason Healey

Ars Technica quotes Cyber Statecraft Initiative Director Jason Healey on the need for a comprehensive strategy for the security community for fighting cyber threats:

The Fall of Debaltseve: Implications for European Security

By Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center

On Friday, February 20, the Atlantic Council’s Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center hosted a conference call on recent developments in Ukraine with retired Gen. Wesley Clark, a former NATO Supreme Allied Commander and current Atlantic Council Board member.

Healey on the Department of Homeland Security Shutdown Threat

By Jason Healey

Healthcare Info Security quotes Cyber Statecraft Initiative Director Jason Healey on the potential impact of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown and what it would mean for DHS cybersecurity initiatives:

Kroenig to Testify on Regional Nuclear Dynamics

Matthew Kroenig, Nonresident Senior Fellow in the Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security, will testify on regional nuclear dynamics before the Senate Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Strategic Forces on February 25. More details here.

Healey on President Obama’s Cyber Pitch

By Jason Healey

The Hill quotes Cyber Statecraft Initiative Director Jason Healey on the successes and failures of President Obama’s cyber pitch to Silicon Valley:

Architecting Poland’s New Tank Project

By James Hasik

Every morning’s news from Ukraine reminds us of the continued relevance of heavy armor on modern battlefields. Russian T-72s aren’t the most modern tanks, but they’re effective enough against an underprepared enemy. What’s more alarming is what’s under development to the east—Uralvagonzavod’s T-14 Armata project. In response, Poland’s Ministry of Defense is aiming to replace […]