--- title: "National Security — News & Analysis | Model Diplomat" description: "Browse 31 stories and expert analysis tagged National Security on Model Diplomat — diplomacy, politics, and global-affairs coverage for Model UN." url: "https://modeldiplomat.com/tag/national-security" --- > For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://modeldiplomat.com/llms.txt). Skip to main content ## 31 Stories [tech_policy](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/uk-cyber-defences-fail-as-state-threats-surge) ### [UK Cyber Defences Fail as State Threats Surge](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/uk-cyber-defences-fail-as-state-threats-surge) [UK cyber attacks from hostile states reach 75% of incidents; NCSC warns of AI-enabled threats by 2028. Cyber Security Bill remains unenacted as of July 2026.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/uk-cyber-defences-fail-as-state-threats-surge) [2026-07-19](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/uk-cyber-defences-fail-as-state-threats-surge) [tech_policy](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-ai-gatekeeping-white-house-controls) ### [Trump's AI Gatekeeping: White House Controls](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-ai-gatekeeping-white-house-controls) [Trump administration launches Gold Eagle AI clearinghouse, converting voluntary access into de facto licensing of frontier models, as China's open-source Kimi K3 matches U.S. performance.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-ai-gatekeeping-white-house-controls) [2026-07-18](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-ai-gatekeeping-white-house-controls) [tech_policy](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/the-office-guarding-americas-ai-advantage-is) ### [The office guarding America's AI advantage is](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/the-office-guarding-americas-ai-advantage-is) [NBC News investigation reveals BIS under Trump appointee Jeff Kessler has slowed licensing, frozen the Entity List, and tilted toward industry, eroding the U.S. export-control regime's credibility.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/the-office-guarding-americas-ai-advantage-is) [2026-07-17](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/the-office-guarding-americas-ai-advantage-is) [tech_policy](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/japans-ai-sovereignty-pivot-claude-mythos) ### [Japan's AI Sovereignty Pivot: Claude Mythos](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/japans-ai-sovereignty-pivot-claude-mythos) [Japan revises AI strategy after Claude Mythos, a model that found zero-day vulnerabilities, forcing Tokyo to prioritize cybersecurity and domestic AI.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/japans-ai-sovereignty-pivot-claude-mythos) [2026-07-16](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/japans-ai-sovereignty-pivot-claude-mythos) [politics_diplomacy](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/tehran-summons-uk-envoy-amid-legal-tensions) ### [Tehran Summons UK Envoy Amid Legal Tensions](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/tehran-summons-uk-envoy-amid-legal-tensions) [Iran summons UK ambassador amid new legal findings linking Tehran to violence in the UK, marking a shift in diplomatic relations.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/tehran-summons-uk-envoy-amid-legal-tensions) [2026-07-09](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/tehran-summons-uk-envoy-amid-legal-tensions) [tech_policy](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/dojs-bulk-data-rule-turns-one-compliance) ### [DOJ's Bulk Data Rule Turns One: Compliance](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/dojs-bulk-data-rule-turns-one-compliance) [The DOJ's Data Security Program imposes a $459 million annual compliance cost on US companies, reshaping data handling and export controls.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/dojs-bulk-data-rule-turns-one-compliance) [2026-07-08](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/dojs-bulk-data-rule-turns-one-compliance) [tech_policy](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/china-considers-ai-model-export-controls) ### [China Considers AI Model Export Controls](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/china-considers-ai-model-export-controls) [Beijing is exploring export controls on its leading AI models, potentially ending its open-access strategy and mirroring US restrictions.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/china-considers-ai-model-export-controls) [2026-07-07](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/china-considers-ai-model-export-controls) [tech_policy](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-ai-bargain-deregulation-for-china) ### [Trump's AI Bargain: Deregulation for China](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-ai-bargain-deregulation-for-china) [The Trump administration's AI policy combines deregulation with strict controls, using China as a pretext and Anthropic as leverage.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-ai-bargain-deregulation-for-china) [2026-07-06](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-ai-bargain-deregulation-for-china) [tech_policy](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trump-eases-ai-rules-to-race-china) ### [Trump Eases AI Rules to Race China](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trump-eases-ai-rules-to-race-china) [Trump's executive order promotes AI innovation while selectively enforcing rules against Anthropic, raising concerns over U.S. tech leadership.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trump-eases-ai-rules-to-race-china) [2026-07-06](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trump-eases-ai-rules-to-race-china) [india](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/india-china-nsas-meet-as-border-thaw-deepens) ### [India-China NSAs Meet as Border Thaw Deepens](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/india-china-nsas-meet-as-border-thaw-deepens) [India and China signal a deepening thaw as their security advisers meet ahead of the BRICS summit, reviving stalled dialogue and easing border friction.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/india-china-nsas-meet-as-border-thaw-deepens) [2026-06-22](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/india-china-nsas-meet-as-border-thaw-deepens) [conflict](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/colombias-drone-war-armed-groups-gain-upper-hand) ### [Colombia's Drone War](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/colombias-drone-war-armed-groups-gain-upper-hand) [Colombia's armed groups are gaining the upper hand in a fast-evolving drone war, outpacing the state's capabilities and raising serious national security alarm.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/colombias-drone-war-armed-groups-gain-upper-hand) [2026-05-22](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/colombias-drone-war-armed-groups-gain-upper-hand) [us politics](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-ai-review-fight-who-controls-the-future-of-ai) ### [Trump's AI Review Fight](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-ai-review-fight-who-controls-the-future-of-ai) [The White House AI review process has become a power struggle over control and compliance, raising questions about who steers the future of US AI policy.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-ai-review-fight-who-controls-the-future-of-ai) [2026-05-21](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-ai-review-fight-who-controls-the-future-of-ai) [international](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-counterterrorism-plan-targets-enemies-first) ### [Trump's New Counterterrorism Strategy Unveils](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-counterterrorism-plan-targets-enemies-first) [Trump's new counterterrorism strategy redefines who counts as an enemy and shifts security burdens, reframing national-security and domestic extremism policy.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-counterterrorism-plan-targets-enemies-first) [2026-05-09](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-counterterrorism-plan-targets-enemies-first) [india](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/modi-uses-operation-sindoor-anniversary-to-signal-resolve) ### [Modi Marks Operation Sindoor Anniversary](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/modi-uses-operation-sindoor-anniversary-to-signal-resolve) [Modi marks the Operation Sindoor anniversary to signal resolve, reinforcing India's deterrence posture toward Pakistan and its hard line on terrorism.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/modi-uses-operation-sindoor-anniversary-to-signal-resolve) [2026-05-07](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/modi-uses-operation-sindoor-anniversary-to-signal-resolve) [us politics](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-ufo-disclosure-strategy-challenges-pentagon-control) ### [Trump's UFO Strategy vs Pentagon Control](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-ufo-disclosure-strategy-challenges-pentagon-control) [Trump's push to release UFO files is sparking a power struggle with the Pentagon over secrecy, national security, and who controls long-classified disclosures.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-ufo-disclosure-strategy-challenges-pentagon-control) [2026-05-03](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trumps-ufo-disclosure-strategy-challenges-pentagon-control) [us politics](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/tom-cottons-permitting-push-a-strategic-move-against-china) ### [Tom Cotton's Permitting Push](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/tom-cottons-permitting-push-a-strategic-move-against-china) [Sen. Tom Cotton argues that permitting delays under NEPA threaten US national security, framing reform as a strategic move amid tensions with China and Iran.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/tom-cottons-permitting-push-a-strategic-move-against-china) [2026-04-27](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/tom-cottons-permitting-push-a-strategic-move-against-china) [us politics](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/micron-urges-congress-to-tighten-chip-tool-exports-to-china) ### [Micron Pushes Congress for Chip Export Limits](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/micron-urges-congress-to-tighten-chip-tool-exports-to-china) [Micron presses Congress to tighten export controls on chipmaking tools sold to China, citing rising tech rivalry and growing US national security concerns.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/micron-urges-congress-to-tighten-chip-tool-exports-to-china) [2026-04-22](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/micron-urges-congress-to-tighten-chip-tool-exports-to-china) [us politics](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/republicans-push-to-reopen-dhs-amid-longest-shutdown-in-history) ### [Republicans Aim to End DHS Shutdown Crisis](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/republicans-push-to-reopen-dhs-amid-longest-shutdown-in-history) [Republicans resolved the DHS shutdown by bypassing negotiations, establishing a new funding model for ICE and CBP through reconciliation.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/republicans-push-to-reopen-dhs-amid-longest-shutdown-in-history) [2026-04-21](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/republicans-push-to-reopen-dhs-amid-longest-shutdown-in-history) [us politics](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/rick-scott-advocates-for-fisa-reform-amid-surveillance-debate) ### [Rick Scott Calls for FISA Reform Now](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/rick-scott-advocates-for-fisa-reform-amid-surveillance-debate) [Senator Rick Scott urges targeted reforms to FISA Section 702 as Congress debates surveillance powers, weighing national security against civil liberties.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/rick-scott-advocates-for-fisa-reform-amid-surveillance-debate) [2026-04-19](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/rick-scott-advocates-for-fisa-reform-amid-surveillance-debate) [us politics](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trump-extends-fisa-surveillance-powers-amid-political-divide) ### [Trump Extends FISA Surveillance Powers](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trump-extends-fisa-surveillance-powers-amid-political-divide) [Trump signed a bill extending FISA surveillance powers, reigniting debate over privacy and national security as a key April 30 deadline loomed over Congress.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trump-extends-fisa-surveillance-powers-amid-political-divide) [2026-04-18](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trump-extends-fisa-surveillance-powers-amid-political-divide) [us politics](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trump-extends-fisa-section-702-surveillance-powers-until-april-30) ### [Trump Extends FISA 702 Surveillance Powers](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trump-extends-fisa-section-702-surveillance-powers-until-april-30) [Trump renewed FISA Section 702 surveillance powers only through April 30, reigniting the privacy-versus-security fight and forcing Congress toward reform.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trump-extends-fisa-section-702-surveillance-powers-until-april-30) [2026-04-18](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trump-extends-fisa-section-702-surveillance-powers-until-april-30) [us politics](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trump-faces-unprecedented-defeat-as-house-republicans-reject-fisa) ### [Trump's Rare Defeat: House GOP Rejects FISA](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trump-faces-unprecedented-defeat-as-house-republicans-reject-fisa) [House Republicans' failure to reauthorize FISA marks a rare defeat for Trump, exposing deep party divisions over surveillance and intelligence oversight.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trump-faces-unprecedented-defeat-as-house-republicans-reject-fisa) [2026-04-17](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trump-faces-unprecedented-defeat-as-house-republicans-reject-fisa) [us politics](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trump-advocates-for-extension-of-fisa-section-702-surveillance) ### [Trump Pushes for FISA Section 702 Renewal](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trump-advocates-for-extension-of-fisa-section-702-surveillance) [Trump urged Congress to renew FISA Section 702, sharpening the clash between national security and privacy rights at the center of the US surveillance debate.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trump-advocates-for-extension-of-fisa-section-702-surveillance) [2026-04-17](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/trump-advocates-for-extension-of-fisa-section-702-surveillance) [us politics](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/senate-approves-short-term-fisa-extension-amid-surveillance-debate) ### [Senate Passes Short-Term FISA Extension](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/senate-approves-short-term-fisa-extension-amid-surveillance-debate) [The Senate's short-term FISA extension hands Congress two weeks to negotiate a permanent fix amid intense debate over Section 702 surveillance powers.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/senate-approves-short-term-fisa-extension-amid-surveillance-debate) [2026-04-17](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/senate-approves-short-term-fisa-extension-amid-surveillance-debate)