by Mary Cirincione | May 6, 2015 | Science + Technology
WASHINGTON — When it comes to cybersecurity, one of the fathers of the Internet has a lot to say. And topping his list: “We need more of it.” Hackings make headlines for major companies, corporations, and governments worldwide. Passwords get stolen every day. Even...
by Mary Cirincione | Apr 28, 2015 | National Security
WASHINGTON— Urging more “Snowdens” and “Mannings” to come forward, six whistleblowers said Monday it’s important to hold government accountable in the post-9/11 world and make sure Americans are as informed as they should be. Not one voiced regret, despite...
by Mary Cirincione | Apr 28, 2015 | National Security
Just as the fight to ease President Obama’s Trans-Pacific Partnership into action gets underway in the House, Secretary of State John Kerry said the administration believes trade agreements play a fundamental role in national security. The two are intrinsically...
by Mary Cirincione | Apr 23, 2015 | National Security
It took three years for the Federal Aviation Administration to come up with a proposal for how to regulate drones. But it took only about a month after the recommended framework was released for privacy activists to sue. Noticeably missing from the recommendations...
by Mary Cirincione | Apr 13, 2015 | National Security, Topics
Whatever headway the U.S. gained in Iraq following the 2007 surge has for the most part come undone — paving the way for the rise of the self-described Islamic State. That’s the assessment of retired Army Col. Peter Mansoor, who had a front-row seat for the...
