Jay B. Huwieler – Foreign Affairs | Security | Tech

American Culture, Department of Defense, Intelligence, Military

I Knew Chelsea Manning in Basic Combat Training. Here’s the Story You Haven’t Heard

January 18, 2017 — 195 Comments

Military, Policy, War

The Gap Between the Ground and the Sky: How Cluster Bomb Production in America Came to an End in 2016

October 29, 2016

Command and Control, Cybercom, Ethics, Intelligence, Military, NSA, Politics, Privacy, Technology

Splitting Cybercom from the NSA, Part II: Transparency, Oversight, and Accountability

September 30, 2016

Command and Control, Cybercom, Government, Military, NSA, Politics

Splitting Cybercom from the NSA, Part I: Command and Control Issues

September 27, 2016 — 0 Comments

China, Key, Military, News and Society, Politics, Quantum Computing, Quantum Key Distribution, Technology

Quantum Key Distribution: How the Media got it Wrong, and How a Military can Still Fight Back

August 24, 2016

Automated Vehiciles, Ethics, Google, Law, Law Enforcement, Mobility, News and Society, Self Driving Cars, Technology

Automated Vehicles, Part I: A Society Without Control

American Culture, Automated Vehiciles, Autonomous Vehicles, Technology

Automated Vehicles: Preamble

Kurdish-led forces say they have pulled out of Syria border town October 21, 2019
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Sunday said they had withdrawn from the border town of Ras al Ain under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal, but a spokesman for Turkish-backed Syrian rebels said the withdrawal was not yet complete.
Russia hopes Syria coordination with Turkey, U.S. will help stability: RIA October 21, 2019
Russia hopes its coordination with the United States and Turkey in Syria will help security and stability in the region, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Monday, according to the RIA news agency.
Gojek CEO quits to join Indonesian cabinet, replacements named October 21, 2019
Gojek CEO and co-founder Nadiem Makarim said on Monday he had resigned to join Indonesia's cabinet, and the ride-hailing and payments company said two senior officials would jointly take over running operations of the $10 billion firm.
Indonesia president may delay cabinet announcement to Wednesday October 21, 2019
Indonesian President Joko Widodo may delay announcing his cabinet until Wednesday morning, according to Mahfud MD, a former head of the Constitutional Court, who said he was interviewed for a post at the palace on Monday.
Lebanon's Hariri agrees to reforms amid nationwide protests over economic crisis October 21, 2019
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri agreed on Sunday a package of reforms with government partners to ease an economic crisis that has sparked protests aimed at ousting a ruling elite seen as riddled with corruption and cronyism.
Brexit will happen on Oct. 31 despite PM's unsigned delay request, UK says October 21, 2019
The British government insisted on Sunday the country will leave the European Union on Oct. 31 despite a letter that Prime Minister Boris Johnson was forced by parliament to send to the bloc requesting a Brexit delay.
Lebanon cabinet to meet at presidential palace amid protests: NNA October 21, 2019
Lebanon's cabinet will convene on Monday at the Baabda palace, the National News Agency said as protests grip the country in the biggest show of dissent against the ruling elite in decades.
Brexit within ten days time remains possible: French minister October 21, 2019
Britain could still leave the European Union within 10 days time, French Junior Economic Minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher said on Monday.
Hong Kong leader apologizes for mosque water cannon incident after day of violence October 21, 2019
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam apologized on Monday after police hit a major mosque with water cannon as they battled protesters during another day of political unrest in the Asian financial hub.
Northern Ireland prepares for momentous abortion, same-sex marriage changes October 21, 2019
Campaigners who fought for decades to end Northern Ireland's same sex-marriage ban and restrictions on abortion prepare on Monday for a momentous change to the laws on both at the stroke of midnight.