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75 Years On, the Doomsday Clock Keeps Ticking
The iconic graphic of a timepiece originated as a nuclear warning. It updates its time on Thursday amid threats like climate change and pandemics.
Battlefield 2042 Turns the Climate Crisis Into a Playground
DICE and EA's latest sci-fi shooter is an example of art imitating life, complete with the trappings that got us all here.
This Game Set in the Gaza Strip Doesn’t Let You Win
Five years after its release, Liyla and the Shadows of War is more relevant than ever—and it’s making an impact beyond the screen.
2034, Part VI: Crossing the Red Line
“Eventually, the Americans would find them. But by then it would be too late.”
What Did I Just Read? A Conversation With the Authors of 2034
Elliot Ackerman and Admiral James Stavridis discuss their inspirations, personal experiences, and what keeps them up at night.
2034, Part V: Sailing Into Darkness
“Somewhere in that black hole was the Chinese fleet. She would be expected to find and destroy it.”
2034, Part IV: The Spratly Islands Ambush
“In a thousand years America won’t be remembered as a country, but simply as a fleeting moment.”
2034, Part III: One Left to Tell the Tale
“When the planes didn't attack, a silence fell over the crew. Why didn't they finish the job?”
2034, Part II: Blackout in Washington, DC
“So much was happening and yet they had no news. Everything had been compromised.”
2034, Part I: Peril in the South China Sea
“We've got a ship in duress that hasn't sent out a distress signal. Something doesn't add up.”
2034: A Novel of the Next World War, an Exclusive Excerpt
What if things escalated? What if communications were knocked out? What if cyberwar was just the start? A note about this special six-part series.
A Navy SEAL, a Quadcopter, and a Quest to Save Lives in Combat
On the battlefield, any doorway can be a death trap. A special ops vet, and his businessman brother, have built an AI to solve that problem.
Are AI-Powered Killer Robots Inevitable?
Military scholars warn of a “battlefield singularity,” a point at which humans can no longer keep up with the pace of conflict.
The Illusion of Perfect Protection
When I was in Iraq, all I wanted was to be safe. To be with my family. Now we are crammed together, safety is an illusion, and a lethal enemy is everywhere and nowhere.
The Secret History of a Cold War Mastermind
Gus Weiss, a shrewd intelligence insider, pulled off an audacious tech hack against the Soviets in the last century. Or did he?
How Iran's Hackers Might Strike Back Against the US
From data-destroying wipers to industrial control system hacking, Iran has a potent arsenal of cyberattacks at its disposal.
Ewoks Are the Most Tactically Advanced Fighters in Star Wars
Hate them or love them, the Ewoks have more strategic chops than any military in the Star Wars galaxy.
What Israel's Strike on Hamas Hackers Means For Cyberwar
On Sunday, Israeli forces bombed a building that allegedly housed an active Hamas hacking group—a potential first for cyberwar.
The Battle of Winterfell: A Tactical Analysis
If you're going up against an army of the undead, maybe plan a little better.
The Ingredients Powering the DOD's New Nonlethal Weapons
A US Defense Department program is testing a new arsenal designed to subdue enemies without killing them.
Saving Lives With Tech Amid Syria’s Endless Civil War
A band of activist-entrepreneurs is building a sensor network to warn when and where air strikes will hit—a constant threat under Bashar al-Assad's regime.
The Untold Story of Robert Mueller's Time in Combat
Mueller's job is to make sense of how Russia hacked the 2016 election. But to make sense of Mueller, you have to revisit Vietnam's bloodiest battles.
Army of 01101111: The Making of a Cyber Battalion
Inside Fort Gordon, where the military’s next generation of cyber troops is training to fight the endless war—through a computer screen.
The Doomsday Clock Ticks Closer to Nuclear War
As the so-called Doomsday Clock ticks closer to midnight than it's been since 1953, a reminder that war is the default setting.