Inside the Pentagon Downsizing

by Tara McKelvey Jan 7, 2012 4:45 AM EST

The leaner military the president’s proposing means fewer troops and more Predator drones. MORE

Panetta Set to Slash Pentagon Budget

Jan 3, 2012 6:19 AM EST

No more double wars. MORE

Obama's Triggers for Bombing Iran

by Eli Lake Dec 28, 2011 4:45 AM EST

The administration tries to assure Israel it would strike Iran if Tehran’s nuke program crosses certain “red lines.” By Eli Lake. MORE

Leon Panetta Visits Libya

Dec 17, 2011 7:48 AM EST

As U.N. unfreezes assets. MORE

Terrorism Suspect Returned to Iraq

by Eli Lake Dec 17, 2011 12:17 AM EST

Obama’s decision to hand over Ali Musa Daqduq to Iraq galls military and intelligence officials. MORE

U.S. Lowers Battle Flag in Iraq

Dec 15, 2011 6:27 AM EST

In ceremony marking the end of the war. MORE

Pentagon Not Ready for Budget Cuts

Nov 23, 2011 6:25 AM EST

Has made no contingency plans. MORE

Panetta: Iraq Details Still to Come

Oct 21, 2011 10:25 PM EDT

Have not yet worked out how many U.S. military will be at embassy. MORE

The Case for a Leaner U.S. Military

by Michael O'Hanlon Oct 17, 2011 5:03 PM EDT

Michael O’Hanlon argues that the U.S. should no longer plan to be able to fight two wars simultaneously. MORE

Panetta Plans to Keep Military in Iraq

Sep 6, 2011 10:18 PM EDT

After deadline to remove troops. MORE