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Reflections on the Lebanon Pager Attack
The explosions—more an assault via supply chain than a cyberattack—raise fears that even low-tech devices can be weaponized. -
The New UN Cybercrime Treaty Is a Bigger Deal Than Even Its Critics Realize
A new treaty endorses a state criminalizing conduct by anyone, anywhere, so long as the conduct harms one of its nationals. -
Zelensky’s American Saga: Victory Plan and Angry Republicans
The timing, purpose, and outcomes of Zelensky’s U.S. visit suggest Ukraine is racing against time to get ready for whatever comes next after Nov. 5. -
Indictment of Alleged Iranian Hackers of Trump Campaign Unsealed
The indictment details the efforts of the defendants to steal nonpublic Trump campaign materials and engage in a “hack-and-leak” operation. -
Counterterrorism Copy Cats
The United States can’t promote democracy and human rights abroad while it remains a model for a militarized counterterrorism-based foreign policy. -
The Potential National Security Consequences of Unplanned Domestic Military Missions
The military should take care of its core missions first. -
Rational Security: The “Tortured Pundits Department” Edition
This week, Scott Anderson was joined by Natalie Orpett, Anna Bower, and Matt Gluck to talk over some of the week's big national security news. -
Why Courts Don’t Enforce Arms Transfer Restrictions Under U.S. Law
Courts typically dismiss cases when plaintiffs sue to enforce statutes restricting the provision of arms or military aid. -
President Biden Addresses the UN General Assembly
Biden gave his final UNGA address as president. -
Chatter: The Inside Story of the Challenger Disaster with Adam Higginbotham
What does the Challenger disaster say about the future of space travel? -
ChinaTalk: Autocracy, Exams and Stagnation: Imperial China's Modern Legacy
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Could AI Lead to the Escalation of Conflict? PRC Scholars Think So
Chinese defense experts worry that AI will make it more difficult for Beijing to control and benefit from military crises.