News You Can Use: 08/10/16
National Security
U.S. Special Operations troops aiding Libyan forces in major battle against Islamic State, The Washington Post
Report offers details about Guantanamo detainees on way out, Associated Press
Donald Trump brushes off the concerns of 50 national security experts, The Week
Who Wants To Replace U.S.’s Aging Nuclear ICBMs?, Aviation Week Network
The US government will track killings by police for the first time ever, Vice News
Army Chief Goes Silent at ‘Mad Scientist’ Event, DoD Buzz
Cybersecurity
Iran Improving Cyber Abilities Since Nuclear Deal, Pentagon Says, Bloomberg
We Shouldn’t Destroy Computer Viruses, Time
Air Force awards cybersecurity contract, C4ISR Net
Defense CIO: Cybersecurity Improving But Innovation Lags, National Defense
Public Health
In Miami, Clinton to call on Congress to act on Zika virus, U.S. News
Two years ago, Ebola became a public health emergency. Here are 5 lessons for fighting Zika, The Washington Post
Florida says four new locally transmitted Zika cases, Congress must act on funds, Reuters
Warming seas could lead to an ‘unprecedented’ rise in cholera infections, Vice News
Zika Travel Advisory Could Harm Tax Collections in Miami, Route Fifty
Human Rights & Humanitarian Efforts
UN Aid in Syria Held up by Security Concerns, ABC News
Ethiopia’s regime has killed hundreds. Why is the West still giving it aid?, The Washington Post
MSF Says a Hospital It Supports in Syria Bombed, 13 Killed, ABC News
Former ICC chief prosecutor says Yezidi Genocide must be recognised, Rudaw
As Peace Talks in Yemen Crumble, Civilians End Up in Cross Hairs Again, The New York Times
Government & Military Personnel
Social Security Warns of Furloughs, Service Cuts if Congress Enacts Proposed Funding, Government Executive
Fight Over Lucrative TRICARE Contracts Won’t Affect Beneficiaries, Defense Says, Government Executive
Education Needed to Grow Impact Investing, Study Finds, Philanthropy News Digest
Can Self-Managed Teams Work in Government?, Government Executive
Coup in Turkey
Turkish military officer seeking asylum in United States – U.S. officials, Reuters
Putin and Erdogan Vow to Repair Ties as West Watches Nervously, The New York Times
Turkey’s Failed Coup Leaves Military Weakened, Defense News
Edogan Allies Accuse Leading Washington Think Tank of Orchestrating Coup, Foreign Policy
Posted: August 10, 2016 by Simons Center
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