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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Obama, McCain, and Defense Stocks
By Kirk Shinkle -
Money & Business
- September 29, 2008
These stocks could suffer no matter who wins.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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News Buzz: U.S. Embassy in Yemen Bombed, AIG Bailout, Life Post-Ike
Nation & World
- September 17, 2008
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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Pakistan's Military Stays in the Barracks, for Now
By Aamir Latif -
Nation & World
- August 29, 2008
With a history of coups, Pakistanis are keeping a close eye on the generals.
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New Evidence Contradicts Official Explanation for U.S. Spy Satellite Shoot-Down
By Kevin Whitelaw -
Nation & World
- August 26, 2008
Newly released documents show that officials knew a satellite falling towards Earth posed no threat.
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Air Force Strains to Meet the Demand for Drones in Afghanistan
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- August 25, 2008
Increased fighting calls for more unmanned aerial vehicles and the pilots who fly them remotely.
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Taliban Seeks to Destabilize Afghanistan's Capital
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- August 22, 2008
NATO faces intense fighting 30 miles from Kabul.
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The Iraq Decisions That the Next President, Whether It’s Obama or McCain, Will Face
By Linda Robinson -
Nation & World
- August 20, 2008
In a new book, war correspondent Linda Robinson also assesses the performance of Gen. David Petraeus.
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Pentagon Plans to Send More Than 12,000 Additional Troops to Afghanistan
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- August 19, 2008
The U.S. commander there, in an exclusive interview, calls for a further buildup to counter the Taliban
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