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New Army Manual Shows War's Softer Side With Focus on Nation-Building

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - October 10, 2008

U.S. general: Military should improve "the human condition," but manual omits democracy promotion. more >>

Petraeus Offers Words of Caution on Iraq, Afghanistan Outlook

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - October 9, 2008

The new head of U.S. Central Command praises the drop in violence in Iraq, but warns of "storm clouds." more >>

Now GAO Will Probe TV Military Pundits

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - October 8, 2008

A bill before President Bush would demand the GAO review the Pentagon program. more >>

News Buzz: Central Banks Cut Rates to Jolt Economy, Debate Aftermath

Nation & World - October 8, 2008

Interest rate reductions are praised, but the IMF warns the United States could slip into recession. more >>

In Afghanistan, U.S. Forces Face Growing Challenges—And a Rising Death Toll

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - October 7, 2008

The resurgent Taliban is drawing more U.S. forces into the battle. more >>

U.S. General Sees Little Progress in Large Areas of Afghanistan

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - October 1, 2008

Gen. David McKiernan says he needs more U.S. troops "as quickly as possible" to take on insurgents. more >>

Obama, McCain, and Defense Stocks

By Kirk Shinkle - Money & Business - September 29, 2008

These stocks could suffer no matter who wins. more >>

Iran's President Says United States Too Weak to Attack Iran

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - September 25, 2008

Ahmadinejad predicts that the ailing U.S. economy will prevent Washington from launching a strike. more >>

Iraq, the Surge, and the Sunni Awakening: Not So Fast, Jack

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - September 25, 2008

The Sunni Awakening had more to do with recent gains in Iraq than did the surge. more >>

The Surge Worked, but Will McCain Admit the Rest of the Facts?

By John Aloysius Farrell - John A. Farrell - September 24, 2008

Will John McCain admit where his foreign policies have failed and Barack Obama had it right? more >>

Gates Says Pentagon Will Try to Stop Prioritizing Iraq Over Afghanistan

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - September 23, 2008

The shift in strategy could allow more troops to be sent to Afghanistan, but it comes with big risks. more >>

McCain's "POW Buddies" Speak Up on his Behalf

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - September 23, 2008

But there is debate about how relevant his POW experience is to the job of president. more >>

News Buzz: U.S. Embassy in Yemen Bombed, AIG Bailout, Life Post-Ike

Nation & World - September 17, 2008

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Four Challenges Petraeus Leaves Behind for His Successor in Iraq

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - September 16, 2008

Gen. Odierno must manage Sunni militias, a U.S. troop drawdown, the flashpoint of Kirkuk, and Sadr. more >>

Petraeus Loses a Valuable Aide

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 12, 2008

Petraeus spokesman Steven Boylan puts his family first in deciding not to follow the boss to Florida. more >>

Veterans of Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan Campaign For Seats in Congress

By Katherine Skiba - Nation & World - September 9, 2008

They may be battle-tested, but the running for office is a whole new challenge. more >>

Remembering the Day the Pentagon Was Attacked

By Rick Newman - Nation & World - September 8, 2008

A new memorial park honors the memory of the 184 people who died there on 9/11. more >>

POWs: McCain Has the Character to be President

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - September 4, 2008

Those who served with McCain think he's got what it takes to win and lead. more >>

Public Opinion: Does Being in Charge of the Alaska National Guard Qualify as Substantive Foreign Policy Experience for Sarah Palin?

Opinion - September 3, 2008

Does Sarah Palin's time in charge of the Alaska National Guard qualify as substantive experience? more >>

New Army Manual Shows War's Softer Side With Focus on Nation-Building

Petraeus Offers Words of Caution on Iraq, Afghanistan Outlook

Now GAO Will Probe TV Military Pundits

News Buzz: Central Banks Cut Rates to Jolt Economy, Debate Aftermath

In Afghanistan, U.S. Forces Face Growing Challenges—And a Rising Death Toll

U.S. General Sees Little Progress in Large Areas of Afghanistan

Obama, McCain, and Defense Stocks

Iran's President Says United States Too Weak to Attack Iran

Iraq, the Surge, and the Sunni Awakening: Not So Fast, Jack

The Surge Worked, but Will McCain Admit the Rest of the Facts?

Gates Says Pentagon Will Try to Stop Prioritizing Iraq Over Afghanistan

McCain's "POW Buddies" Speak Up on his Behalf

News Buzz: U.S. Embassy in Yemen Bombed, AIG Bailout, Life Post-Ike

Four Challenges Petraeus Leaves Behind for His Successor in Iraq

Petraeus Loses a Valuable Aide

Veterans of Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan Campaign For Seats in Congress

Remembering the Day the Pentagon Was Attacked

POWs: McCain Has the Character to be President

Public Opinion: Does Being in Charge of the Alaska National Guard Qualify as Substantive Foreign Policy Experience for Sarah Palin?

Pakistan's Military Stays in the Barracks, for Now

New Evidence Contradicts Official Explanation for U.S. Spy Satellite Shoot-Down

Air Force Strains to Meet the Demand for Drones in Afghanistan

Taliban Seeks to Destabilize Afghanistan's Capital

The Iraq Decisions That the Next President, Whether It’s Obama or McCain, Will Face

Pentagon Plans to Send More Than 12,000 Additional Troops to Afghanistan

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