Robert Gates Hits Obama, Biden, Clinton In New Book, But Will Americans Care?
A new book by former SecDef Robert Gates is making political waves in Washington power circles, but will it matter to ordinary Americans?
New York Times Benghazi Story Gets Some Political And Journalistic Push Back
The New York Times Benghazi report raises as many questions as it purports to answer.
Progress On Iran Nuclear Deal?
Signs of some progress in the talks over Iran’s nuclear weapons program.
9/11 And The Never-Ending War
The world changed significantly twelve years ago today. Will it ever change back even a little bit?
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.
Obama Won’t Go To Congress, Because History Has Taught Him He Doesn’t Have To
Presidents have gotten away with ignoring Congress when it comes to foreign military adventures for a very long time.
Defense Department Weighing COCOM Realignment and Rebrand
The Pentagon is considering doing away with two combatant commands—and no longer calling them combatant commands.
Bradley Manning Acquitted Of ‘Aiding The Enemy,’ Could Still Face Up To 136 Years In Prison
Bradley Manning was acquitted of the most serious charge against him, but is still likely to spend most of his life in prison.
Frustration With Karzai Pushing Obama Toward “Zero Option” In Afghanistan
Frustrations with the mercurial leader of Afghanistan may increase the pace of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Egyptian Military Ready To Step Back Into Politics?
The Egyptian military appears to be signalling that its patience for political chaos may be running short.
U.S. To Scrap Some Military Equipment Rather Than Take It Out Of Afghanistan
About $7 billion in military equipment now in Afghanistan will be scrapped rather than returned to the U.S.
Bradley Manning Trial Begins With Charges He Put U.S. Soldiers At Risk
Starting today, the fate of Pfc. Bradley Manning is on trial in a courtroom at Fort Meade, Maryland.