national security

Chu: We Will Look Into Nuclear Site Security

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - June 3, 2009

A 266-page document was released that showed the locations of sensitive nuclear sites. more >>

Obama's and Cheney's Dueling Realities on National Security

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - May 26, 2009

The two faced off on closing the prison at Guantánamo Bay and harsh interrogation techniques. more >>

What Is Obama Hiding? Cheney's Right: Release the Memos

By Mary Kate Cary - Mary Kate Cary - May 22, 2009

Cheney says you're not showing all your cards, Mr. President. There's only one way to prove him wrong. more >>

Cheney's Compelling, Human Speech Was Better Than Obama's Boring Legal Seminar

By Mary Kate Cary - Mary Kate Cary - May 22, 2009

Cheney looked human, while Obama looked like a professorial bully. more >>

Obama Loses Merely by Debating Cheney on National Security Policy

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - May 22, 2009

By taking on Cheney, Obama leaves himself two options. In neither one does the president win. more >>

Obama and Democrats' Torture Problem

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - May 22, 2009

The president must decide if he wants to keep the issue of torture alive. more >>

Obama's Power Players: Jones Coordinates Security Efforts

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - May 19, 2009

The former platoon commander draws heavily on his military experience. more >>

Homeland Security's Napolitano Working to be First Obama Cabinet Member Axed

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - May 14, 2009

Homeland Security scrambles away from "rightwing" report—and possibly her job. more >>

If Bush and Cheney Kept America Safe, Then Why 9/11?

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - May 14, 2009

Terrorists might have waited for Bush to take office before planning their attack. more >>

Budget Constraints at Pentagon Could Affect National Security

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - May 4, 2009

The Defense Department starts its yearlong review of strategic priorities. more >>

How Safe Is Pakistan's Nuclear Arsenal?

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - May 1, 2009

Though concerned, U.S. officials say authorities have stepped up security of nuclear weapons. more >>

Forget Torture—Obama Can't Let the Guantanamo Detainees Loose in the U.S.

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - April 30, 2009

This is about national security, not the political bait of torture. more >>

Is Right-Wing Extremism Rising Because of the Economy?

Opinion - April 16, 2009

The Department of Homeland Security thinks so. more >>

Obama Needs a Security Plan for Smart Grid so a Cyberspy Can't Turn off Lights

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - April 10, 2009

Without a lights-out security strategy, hackers could leave U.S. in the dark. more >>

Discuss 'Eyes on the Horizon' by General Richard Myers

Opinion - March 20, 2009

The former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff speaks with U.S. News about his latest book. more >>

Why the Somali-American Terrorist Threat May Be Overblown

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - March 19, 2009

A group of missing Somali-Americans has sparked fears, but officials downplay the terrorism risk more >>

Navigating American National Security Challenges in a Changing Global Landscape

By Anna Mulrine - Opinion - March 5, 2009

National security expert Thomas Barnett speaks with U.S. News about his latest book. more >>

Why Sen. Patrick Leahy Wants a "Truth Commission"

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - March 4, 2009

The focus would be on alleged detainee torture, domestic surveillance and other Bush-era secrets. more >>

Memos: Bush Claimed Unprecedented Authority to Use Military at Home

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - March 3, 2009

Long-secret memos show broad scope of powers Bush administration claimed in fight against terrorists. more >>

Discuss Thomas Barnett's Great Powers: America and the World After Bush

Opinion - February 27, 2009

National security expert Thomas Barnett speaks with U.S. News about his latest book. more >>

Hot Docs: Muslims Reject Attacks on Civilians, but Not Always on U.S. Troops

By Henry J. Reske - Nation & World - February 26, 2009

Today's selection of timely reports. more >>

Now the CIA Spies on the Economy

By Alex Kingsbury and Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - February 25, 2009

President Obama wants to hear what the CIA sees on the global economic scene. more >>

Italian Envoy Offers Obama Administration Help Dealing With Russia

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - February 13, 2009

Iran was also on the agenda for today's meeting with National Security Advisor James Jones. more >>

Obama Looks Like Bush on National Security Secrecy Argument

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - February 10, 2009

Presidents rarely de-imperialize. Obama may not be an exception. more >>

Hot Docs: Did Treasury Overpay for Bailout? Also, Americans Confused Over Evolution

By Henry J. Reske - Nation & World - February 9, 2009