national security

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

Today's selection of timely reports. more >>

Obama Vows to Fight Terrorism

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - January 21, 2009

While fixing the economy gets the most attention, keeping America safe is job No. 1. more >>

Obama to Confront Limits of America's Overstretched Military

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - January 16, 2009

After years of tough deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, the military struggles to retain soldiers. more >>

CIA's Hayden, Kappes Receive National Security Medal From Bush

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - January 16, 2009

The outgoing president gave them the nation's highest intelligence award at a White House ceremony more >>

Nuclear Weapons for All? The Risks of a New Scramble for the Bomb

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - January 15, 2009

As Obama takes office, he will face challenges from Iran, North Korea to the nonproliferation system. more >>

Under President Obama, Will Failed States Like Somalia Merit New Attention?

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - January 14, 2009

Threats like piracy and terrorism emanate from places like Somalia, but U.S. attention has been spotty. more >>

Some Freed Terrorism Detainees Return to the Fight

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - January 13, 2009

Just over 1 in 10 of those released from Guantánamo Bay are said to take up terrorist activities. more >>

Hillary Clinton Discusses Obama Team's National Security Priorities

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

Topping the list: Iraq, Afghanistan, and nuclear arms control. more >>

From Arizona Governor to Homeland Security Chief

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - January 12, 2009

Gov. Janet Napolitano prepares to join Obama's team. more >>

Where the Terrorism Threat From al Qaeda Is Headed

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - January 12, 2009

The deadly assault in Mumbai was a chilling reminder of just how effective low-tech attacks can be. more >>

The Threat of the Human Shield Strategy Hamas Uses Extends Beyond Israel, Gaza

By Abraham Cooper and Harold Brackman - Opinion - January 9, 2009

Hamas tactics mock international law, write Abraham Cooper and Harold Brackman , and teach extremists. more >>

Hillary Clinton, Robert Gates, and the Strangelove Debate

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - January 7, 2009

Who's in charge of foreign policy? more >>

New Intelligence Report Looks at Terrorism Threats Over the Next Five Years

Nation & World - December 26, 2008

Topping the list of dangers: chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear attacks. more >>

The End of the Global War on Terrorism

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - December 15, 2008

Move along now. more >>

Barack Obama Faces 8 Global National Security Challenges

By Patrick M. Cronin - Opinion - December 15, 2008

The U.S. must move past the "global war on terrorism" concept, Patrick Cronin writes. more >>

Women Have Made Progress in National Security Leadership Positions

By Paula D. Broadwell , Deepti Choubey , and Laura S.H. Holgate - Opinion - December 12, 2008

But there's still a long way to go, Paula Broadwell, Deepti Choubey , and Laura Holgate write. more >>

Al Qaeda Remains a Threat

By Christopher Brown - Opinion - December 9, 2008

The terrorist threat remains real and dangerous, Christopher Brown writes. more >>

U.S. 'Losing' Battle to Boost Online Security, Report Finds

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - December 8, 2008

A bipartisan commission calls on the next president to treat cybersecurity as a top priority. more >>

Is Barack Obama's National Security Team a "Team of Rivals"?

Opinion - December 2, 2008

The strong personalities on the national security team could clash. more >>

By Tapping Hillary Clinton for Secretary of State, Obama Sends Reassuring Signal to Military

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - December 1, 2008

Many members of the president-elect's new national security team have long ties to the U.S. military. more >>

Obama Picks Muscular National Security Team, Including Former Rival Hillary Clinton

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - December 1, 2008

Other names include Bush Pentagon chief Robert Gates and Eric Holder as attorney general. more >>