The Obama Administration’s War On Leaks Chills The Press And Hurts The Public Interest
So much for the most transparent Administration in history.
Really, Really Unessential Government Personnel
90 percent of DoD civilians will go back to work soon. What message does that send?
Defense Department To Recall Most Furloughed Civilians Back To Work
The Pentagon is recalling up to 300,000 furloughed civilian employees on the same day that Congress voted to pay all furloughed employees when the government reopens.
NFL Games for Deployed Troops Stopped During Shutdown
The NFL donates its game broadcasts to troops deployed in harm’s way but they still won’t get to see them during the shutdown.
Tom Clancy Dead at 66
Tom Clancy, author of dozens of bestselling military thriller novels, has died aged 66.
U.S. President, Iranian President Speak For First Time Since 1979
President Obama spoke with Iranian President Rouhani today, the first such contact between the nations in 34 years.
Army Cracks Down on Tattoos
My latest for Defense One, “The Army’s Misguided Crackdown on Tattoos,” has posted.
Syria and Civil-Military Relations
My latest for The Atlantic, “It Isn’t the Military’s Place to Weigh In on the Syria Debate,” has posted.
Proposed Media Shield Law Leads To Debate Over Who Is A “Journalist”
Who should qualify as a “journalist” for purposes of a “Shield Law?”
9/11 And The Never-Ending War
The world changed significantly twelve years ago today. Will it ever change back even a little bit?
Obama Didn’t Try To Scare Americans Over Syria, Except When He Did
:Like his predecessors, President Obama’s speech last night exaggerated the threat that Syria poses in order to sell his plan to American voters.
Obama’s Syria Plan As Confused As Ever
President Obama’s plans in Syria are as unclear as they were before he spoke last night.
Public Remains Deeply Opposed To Military Action In Syria
Even before the Russian curve ball, the public opposition to military strikes on Syria was mounting.
Syria And The “Isolationist” Smear
Opposing interventionism and unnecessary and unwise military engagements is not isolationism.
Are The Russians About To Outsmart Obama And Kerry On Syria?
A throwaway comment by John Kerry in London has led to some interesting diplomatic developments.
Obama Facing Uphill Battle Over Syria Resolution
Heading into an intense week of Congressional lobbying, the odds still seem against the Administration on Syria.
Taking Away Assad’s Spoon and Giving Him a Fork
f Assad is eating Cheerios, we’re going to take away his spoon and give him a fork.
Can War Compete with Football, iPhones, and TV?
President Obama is trying to launch a war but there’s a lot of competition for attention.
Vote Counts In Congress Not Looking Good For President Obama
With Congress coming back Monday, the prospective vote counts are decidedly against authorizing military force against Syria.
Why Some Killing Matters More
Why are chemical weapons a “red line” in a war where so many have been killed?
What Would Obama Do If Congress Says No On Syria?
Given that the vote count seems to be heading that way, this is a question worth examination.
No House Vote On Syria Resolution If Votes Aren’t There?
Would House Republicans really defer from voting on a Syria resolution to prevent embarrassing the President on the world stage?
Has Obama Just Undermined His Own Case For Attacking Syria?
The President has admitted that there is no imminent threat to the United States in Syria.
Numbers In House Continue To Trend Against Authorizing Syrian Military Strikes
Things aren’t looking good for President Obama in the House of Representatives.
“Sending A Message” To Iran Is Not A Good Reason To Attack Syria
Bombing Country B to “send a message” to Country A is not a valid argument for bombing Country B.
Barack Obama: Right About Iraq, Wrong About Syria
President Obama seems to have forgotten the words of a certain Illinois State Senator back in 2002.
