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Daniel DePetris

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 DePetrisJune 29, 2015January 1, 2020

Data Surveillance Debate Heats Up Again in Senate

Senate Republicans are fighting reform efforts that would weaken the NSA’s powers.

Daniel DePetrisMay 8, 2015October 24, 2021

America Declares End of Afghanistan War

The end of American combat operations does not mean the end of combat in Afghanistan.

Daniel DePetrisJanuary 4, 2015July 2, 2020

Despite Bad Press, CIA Still Popular with Americans

Even after the Senate torture report, average Americans are the CIA’s biggest supporters.

Daniel DePetrisDecember 31, 2014January 1, 2020

Director Defends CIA Against Senate Torture Claims

While admitting past mistakes, the CIA director, John Brennan, defends his agency from scrutiny.

Daniel DePetrisDecember 13, 2014January 1, 2020

With Mubarak Acquitted, Egypt’s Arab Spring Is Over

The former strongman’s acquittal shows Egypt has turned back to the clock.

Daniel DePetrisNovember 29, 2014November 30, 2021

Afghanistan Finally Signs Security Agreement

Afghanistan’s new president ratifies a long-term security accord with the United States.

Daniel DePetrisSeptember 30, 2014July 2, 2020

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.

Daniel DePetrisJuly 9, 2014October 29, 2021

Islamist Militants Take Mosul, Discrediting Iraq’s Government

Militants capture police stations and military checkpoints as Iraqi troops flee their positions.

Daniel DePetrisJune 11, 2014July 2, 2020

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.

Daniel DePetrisApril 30, 2014November 30, 2021

Only Thousands of Troops Could Be Left in Afghanistan

Barack Obama is thinking about keeping less than ten thousand troops in Afghanistan.

Daniel DePetrisApril 24, 2014November 20, 2021

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.

Daniel DePetrisApril 15, 2014July 2, 2020

Former Defense Chief Calls for Tougher Action Against Russia

Robert Gates urges more a more forceful response from the West to Russian aggression.

Daniel DePetrisMarch 28, 2014November 28, 2021

Obama Talks Middle East Peace Amid Crimea Crisis

The president welcomes Mahmoud Abbas to the White House.

Daniel DePetrisMarch 21, 2014November 20, 2021

Congress, Pentagon Tussle Over Defense Spending Priorities

Republicans criticize defense cuts, but they were the ones who imposed limits on military spending.

Daniel DePetrisMarch 10, 2014November 20, 2021

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