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America’s Security Overload
Paul J. Richards, AFP / Getty Images
New reports of the shocking number of private contractors working on secret U.S....
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The Politics of Obama’s Decision
Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP Photo
The speech shows how much Obama is feeling the political pressure of Americans’ hostility to the...
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cheat sheet
Panetta Approved as Defense Secretary
Senate votes 100-0 to succeed Gates. MORE
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article
Obama’s Afghan Gamble
The president’s decision to withdraw 10,000 troops this year is a major gamble for the U.S. war strategy. MORE
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Robert Gates' Exit Interview
The retiring defense secretary’s lingering concerns about nukes, Afghanistan, Libya, and other issues. MORE
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Is Gates’ Success Overstated?
The defense secretary cast himself as a reformer. But as he retires, his accomplishments appear modest. MORE
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cheat sheet
Gates: U.S in Talks With Taliban
But doesn't expect fighters to switch sides. MORE
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The Risky Rush to Cut Defense Spending
Democrats and Republicans alike are shouting for the defense budget to be reduced.... MORE
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DADT: Now the Really Hard Part Begins
Hold the celebrations. Congress’s repeal of "don’t ask, don’t tell" is a victory for civil rights.... MORE
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A Practical Guide to DADT Repeal
Congress now faces unprecedented pressure to repeal “don’t ask, don’t tell.... MORE
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What Gates Plans to Do Before He Leaves Office
Robert Gates has one last, crucial mission before he leaves office, and it’s not in Afghanistan or Iraq.... MORE
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8/23/10: Weekly Podcast and Radio Program
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