A U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American passenger jet over Washington, D.C., killing 67 people. The crash followed multiple near-miss incidents and sparked a Department of Transportation investigation into FAA airspace oversight.

This panel explores how hybrid warfare blurs traditional boundaries between peace and conflict through cyberattacks, disinformation, and proxy operations. It highlights the growing need for adaptive legal, diplomatic, and military frameworks to counter grey-zone threats.

This CFR panel discussion explores how AI is reshaping national security, including military applications, geopolitical competition, and regulatory challenges. Experts discuss the strategic edge and risks AI poses to stability and ethical governance.

New research shows that microorganisms contribute to cloud formation, influencing climate dynamics. Understanding the biological role in cloud systems may improve climate models and forecasting, especially as extreme weather patterns become more unpredictable.

Growing amounts of space debris is increasing the risk of collisions in Earth’s orbit. Scientists warn that cascading debris events could threaten satellites, space missions, and global communications infrastructure if mitigation is not prioritised.

Ukrainian special forces continue to conduct deep-penetration raids, sabotage, and psychological operations behind Russian lines. These small-unit actions are part of a broader campaign to destabilise rear areas and stretch enemy defences.

A US veteran serving in Ukraine argues that Western militaries are unprepared for full-scale war. He urges more emphasis on large-unit training, logistics, and sustaining operations in contested environments—beyond counterinsurgency doctrine.

Tensions in the Baltic states are rising due to Russia’s military posturing and NATO’s increased forward deployments. The region has become a potential flashpoint as both sides manoeuvre for influence and deterrence credibility.

The article explores how perceived speed can distort decision-making, causing individuals to favour immediate but less effective actions. Cognitive biases around time pressure can undermine performance in complex, high-stakes or ambiguous environments.

The U.S. Army’s Project Flytrap tested anti-drone tactics, revealing a disconnect between older commanders and tech-savvy junior personnel. The exercise underscored evolving doctrine, generational adaptation, and the tactical challenges of rapidly proliferating drone threats.