Congress Bucks Air Force Again, Keeps A-10 Flying
For the third year in a row, lawmakers defy the Air Force’s recommendation to retire the A-10 jet.
Daniel DePetris
Data Surveillance Debate Heats Up Again in Senate
Senate Republicans are fighting reform efforts that would weaken the NSA’s powers.
America Declares End of Afghanistan War
The end of American combat operations does not mean the end of combat in Afghanistan.
Despite Bad Press, CIA Still Popular with Americans
Even after the Senate torture report, average Americans are the CIA’s biggest supporters.
Director Defends CIA Against Senate Torture Claims
While admitting past mistakes, the CIA director, John Brennan, defends his agency from scrutiny.
With Mubarak Acquitted, Egypt’s Arab Spring Is Over
The former strongman’s acquittal shows Egypt has turned back to the clock.
Afghanistan Finally Signs Security Agreement
Afghanistan’s new president ratifies a long-term security accord with the United States.
Israel Retaliates After Gaza Strikes, Escalation Unlikely
Israel’s latest air war in Gaza will probably end like the last two did: in a tenuous ceasefire.
Islamist Militants Take Mosul, Discrediting Iraq’s Government
Militants capture police stations and military checkpoints as Iraqi troops flee their positions.
Iraqi Election Unlikely to Effect Major Political Change
Nouri al-Maliki is almost certain to remain in power, even if it takes months of political bickering.
Only Thousands of Troops Could Be Left in Afghanistan
Barack Obama is thinking about keeping less than ten thousand troops in Afghanistan.
Abdullah, Ghani to Square Off in Second Afghan Vote
The two are due to enter a second voting round in what has so far been a largely peaceful election.
Former Defense Chief Calls for Tougher Action Against Russia
Robert Gates urges more a more forceful response from the West to Russian aggression.
Obama Talks Middle East Peace Amid Crimea Crisis
The president welcomes Mahmoud Abbas to the White House.
Congress, Pentagon Tussle Over Defense Spending Priorities
Republicans criticize defense cuts, but they were the ones who imposed limits on military spending.