NATO

Five Former Communist Countries in NATO, Part 2

Opinion - August 14, 2008

Georgia most likely won't make this list, but these five formerly Communist countries are now in NATO. more >>

In Georgia, a Parallel War Rages Online

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - August 13, 2008

Cyberattacks took down Georgian websites even before the bombs fell, but damage so far is short term. more >>

Five Former Communist Countries in NATO

Opinion - August 13, 2008

Georgia may not make it, but here are five other former Communist states that have joined NATO. more >>

Georgia's Bid to Join NATO Is a Political Casualty of War

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - August 12, 2008

The military clashes with Russia hit NATO's expansion plans. more >>

The United States Shares the Blame for the Russia-Georgia Crisis

By Paul J. Saunders - Nation & World - August 12, 2008

American blunders fostered the situation, and now the United States will pay a high global price. more >>

Russia's Invasion of Georgia, Not John Edwards's Love Life, Is an Important News Story

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - August 11, 2008

But the media insist on focusing on irrelevant ephemera like John Edwards's love life. more >>

Afghan Warlords, Formerly Backed By the CIA, Now Turn Their Guns On U.S. Troops

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - July 11, 2008

They defeated the Soviets with Washington’s help, but now they attack Americans as the new occupiers. more >>

In Afghanistan, the NATO-led Force is 'Underresourced' For the Fight Against the Taliban

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - June 5, 2008

When it comes to combat, it is a coalition of the willing and not-so-willing. more >>

In Prague, Protest Against a U.S. Missile Defense Deal

By Michael Levitin - Nation & World - May 27, 2008

Hunger strikers pressure the government to say 'no' to Washington. more >>

Where al Qaeda and the Taliban Hide Out

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - May 20, 2008

U.S. military wrestles with the problem of the Afghan-Pakistani border region. more >>

Morning Buzz: April 3, 2008

News Desk - April 3, 2008

In another telltale sign that the country's economy has been damaged by the housing, credit, and financial crises, the number of people who signed up for unemployment benefits last week was the highest it has been in more than two years. The Labor Department reported today that 407,000 signed up for government aid for the week ending March 29, a much higher number than economists had predicted. The last time this many people signed up for unemployment benefits was September 2005, when thousands had been devastated by Hurricane Katrina and other Gulf storms. more >>

Talk of a Troop Surge for Afghanistan

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - March 21, 2008

U.S. marines are on the way, but much now depends on whether France sends reinforcements. more >>

Looking for the Good Guys in Afghanistan's Badlands

By Philip Smucker - Nation & World - February 14, 2008

American forces try out new approaches against insurgents in forbidding Kunar province. more >>

NATO Struggles Over Who Will Send Additional Troops to Fight in Afghanistan

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - February 13, 2008

Facing resurgent Taliban, the Bush administration urges European allies to do more. more >>

Allies Struggle in Afghanistan

By Kevin Whitelaw - Nation & World - January 31, 2008

Studies by several groups reflect urgent concern, suggesting a possible revival of the Taliban. more >>

Petraeus Sees Europe or Hawaii as Next Posting

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - January 24, 2008

The Iraq war boss, Army Gen. David Petraeus, wants to be NATO commander but would take Pacific Command as a second choice, we learn. more >>

Kosovo Deadline Passes, Making Independence Likely

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - December 10, 2007

The diplomatic endgame raises tensions with Russia and the prospects for instability in the Balkans. more >>

Has Russia Left the West?

By Mortimer Zuckerman - Opinion - December 6, 2007

The Russian bear is back. Given his resentment of America, how scared should we be? more >>

Bush Plans: Raise Money, Then Travel

News Desk - November 20, 2007

President Bush's schedule calls for heavy fundraising from now through the early part of the new year. But then foreign travel will take him out of the domestic political scene, according to White House insiders. more >>

An Ugly Truth

By Jay Tolson - Nation & World - October 18, 2007

The challenges of confronting the Armenian genocide more >>

The Bear Living Next Door

By Thomas K. Grose - Nation & World - September 16, 2007

Moscow's actions create anxiety among Europe's leaders. more >>