Former Defense Secretary Questions Party’s War Planes
Robert Gates argues against plans from his own Republican Party for war in Syria.
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Former Defense Chief Calls for Tougher Action Against Russia
Robert Gates urges more a more forceful response from the West to Russian aggression.
Inevitable Cuts Undermine American-British Partnership
Robert Gates is right to worry, but the British have little choice but to reduce military spending.
Robert Gates’ Farewell Message
The former defense secretary leaves one last message on his way out of the Pentagon.
Gates Warns Against Isolationism After Afghanistan
The departing defense secretary reflects on the war in Afghanistan and future American foreign policy.
Gates Criticizes European Defense Ineptitude
The outgoing defense secretary urges European NATO allies to boost their military prowess.
Gates, Petraeus Discuss Winning the Afghan War
The defense secretary and commander of Western forces are asked whether the war is being won.
Reining in American Defense Spending
With America preparing to withdraw from Afghanistan, is it time to cut military spending?
CIA Director to Succeed Robert Gates
Intelligence director Leon Panetta will have to make the army smaller and cheaper.
Has Gates Given Up on Counterinsurgency?
The defense secretary seems to disavow America’s ground wars in the Middle East.
Clinton, Gates Come Down Hard on China
The American secretaries of state and defense urge China to become a more responsible world leader.
Gates to Mend Relations in Beijing
The defense secretary will try to soothe some of the tension in the Sino-American relationship.
Clinton, Gates Urge Senate to Ratify START
According to both secretaries, American national security “depends” on the new treaty with Russia.
Kill the F-35
As the costs of the F-35 continue to mount, David Axe argues that it’s time to pull the plug.
Defense Spending Remains Difficult to Cut
For all Robert Gates’ efforts, Congress is still reluctant to reduce military spending.