THREATWATCH
Al-Qaeda has claimed responsibility for killing 48 people inside Iraq, and appears to be headed for a comeback.
Three radical Islamists were arrested in southern France, for plotting attacks on the eve of the anniversary of an assault last year.
Cyberspace warfare operations are about to heat up — but first, the laws must be codified, and rules established. But that has yet to happen.
Two Green Berets of the Army Special Operations Command were killed yesterday in an insider attack where militants posed as Afghan National Army and Afghan police to gain unauthorized access to a restricted site.
Usama bin Ladin’s son-in-law has been charged with conspiring to kill Americans, which he pleaded not guilty to.
ON THE FORCE
The Ground Combat Vehicle, a $34 billion behemoth, is set to be the Army’s Joint Strike Fighter — a colossal waste of money and materiel, according to some.
POTOMAC TWO-STEP
Tom Donilon, the national security adviser, is insisting the nascent Asia Pivot is still a thing.
ON SECRECY – OR LACK THEREOF
The New York Times has some thoughts on the premeditation of the Obama administration when it comes to subverting transparency and mercilessly prosecuting leakers and whistleblowers.
