News You Can Use: 02/08/19
National Security
‘Great nations do not fight endless wars’ — Trump touts troop drawdowns in State of the Union, Defense News
National Security Highlights in the 2019 State of the Union, Lawfare
Is The Trump Administration Prepared If A National Security Crisis Occurs?, NPR
Federal Agencies Ramp Up Classified Plans to Protect 2020 Elections, Defense One
Is China about to abandon its ‘no first use’ nuclear weapons policy?, South China Morning Post
Russia bids farewell to INF Treaty with fresh nuclear development plans, Defense News
With another caravan approaching, DoD shifts forces along border, Military Times
Arizona city officials want troop-installed razor wire removed from border wall, The Associated Press
Cybersecurity
Why Augusta deserves to be home to a cyber army, Fifth Domain
CNO Wants More Cyber, IW in Navy’s Wargames, Breaking Defense
Does the new DoD cloud strategy actually offer opportunities?, Federal Times
Public Health
‘It will take off like a wildfire’: The unique dangers of the Washington state measles outbreak, The Washington Post
Feds File Lawsuit to Stop ‘Safe Injection’ Site for Drug Users, Route Fifty
Pentagon Launches Prescription Monitoring Program to Curb Substance Abuse, Military.com
Human Rights & Humanitarian Efforts
US cuts military aid to Cameroon over human rights concerns, The Associated Press
A refugee compact for Turkey?, Brookings
Government & Military Personnel
Partnership for Public Service Pushes for the End of Shutdowns Forever, Nextgov
Study: Federal Workforce Is on the Verge of Catastrophe, Government Executive
TSP Loan Eligibility During Government Shutdowns, Federal Register
Why Public Service is Not a Regular Job, ChiefHRO.com
Republicans Blast Democrats’ Effort to Boost Ethics in Government, Government Executive

Posted: February 8, 2019 by Simons Center
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