If there’s one thing every incoming U.S. Secretary of State learns fast, it’s that Britannia is a needy and insecure partner, constantly seeking reassurance that America loves and values her.
Foreign Policy
Putting China’s “Hacking Army” into Perspective
We can mistake China’s hacks for “power” and “confidence” and “aggression,” but it’s mostly about a nation running on fear.
Vetting the 34,000
When you’re making a decision that many in the military will not like, such as removing 34,000 troops from Afghanistan, it’s best to keep it closely held until it becomes fait accompli during the State of the Union address.
General John Allen Salutes…His Wife
Marine General John Allen told President Obama on Tuesday he would rather retire from the U.S. military than become Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, one of the top posts in the U.S. military.
Pentagon Budgetary Hat Trickery
The sky-is-falling game is now fully underway when it comes to the more than $500 billion in Pentagon budget cuts slated to begin March 1.
Thin Ice on Blood and Treasure
Some members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff have warned that the sequester will cause troops and civilians to die. Mixing – confusing — this blood and treasure leads to a slippery slope.
TIME’s Mark Thompson on Obama’s Defense Secretary Debacle
PBS NewsHour invites TIME’s Mark Thompson to explain the debacle surrounding Chuck Hagel, Obama’s nominee for Defense Secretary.
With GOP Filibuster, Chuck Hagel’s Rocky Road Continues
It is the third time in Senate history a Cabinet nominee has been filibustered. But Hagel still has a chance to become the next Defense Secretary.
Checking Obama’s Assassination Power: A Drone Court Is Just One Way
Before everyone gets excited about secret judicial oversight of executive branch war-fighting powers, think about the origin of the problem and what expanding secret courts might mean.
Afghan Endgame
No longer any point in pretending. The U.S. is in such a rush to pull out of Afghanistan, it’ll risk the sacrifice of 2,086 U.S. troops and more than a half-trillion dollars to put the “graveyard of empires” in its rear-view mirror.
State of the Union: No Obama Doctrine on Foreign Policy
Anyone hoping to hear from President Obama a more overarching foreign policy vision in his State of the Union speech on Tuesday night went home disappointed.
Was bin Laden’s Killer “Screwed” by the U.S. Government?
The unnamed SEAL who claims to have killed bin Laden has been kicking up a lot of dust over his claim that the government has tossed him overboard.
Is Iran a Bigger Threat than North Korea?
Why Obama is containing Pyongyang’s nuclear program, but threatening war to keep Iran from getting the bomb