Obama’s Afghan Gamble

by John Barry Jun 21, 2011 4:13 PM EDT

The president’s decision to withdraw 10,000 troops this year is a major gamble for the U.S. war strategy. MORE

Robert Gates' Exit Interview

by John Barry Jun 21, 2011 2:15 AM EDT

The retiring defense secretary’s lingering concerns about nukes, Afghanistan, Libya, and other issues. MORE

Is Gates’ Success Overstated?

by Tara McKelvey Jun 20, 2011 10:01 PM EDT

The defense secretary cast himself as a reformer. But as he retires, his accomplishments appear modest. MORE

Gates: U.S in Talks With Taliban

Jun 19, 2011 10:40 PM EDT

But doesn't expect fighters to switch sides. MORE

The Risky Rush to Cut Defense Spending

by Douglas Schoen Jan 8, 2011 3:46 PM EST

Democrats and Republicans alike are shouting for the defense budget to be reduced.... MORE

DADT: Now the Really Hard Part Begins

by John Barry Dec 19, 2010 12:54 PM EST

Hold the celebrations. Congress’s repeal of "don’t ask, don’t tell" is a victory for civil rights.... MORE

A Practical Guide to DADT Repeal

by Eve Conant Dec 5, 2010 12:00 AM EST

Congress now faces unprecedented pressure to repeal “don’t ask, don’t tell.... MORE

What Gates Plans to Do Before He Leaves Office

by John Barry, Evan Thomas Sep 12, 2010 7:45 AM EDT

Robert Gates has one last, crucial mission before he leaves office, and it’s not in Afghanistan or Iraq.... MORE

8/23/10: Weekly Podcast and Radio Program

Aug 23, 2010 11:32 AM EDT

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Pentagon Says WikiLeaks Is Fibbing

by Mark Hosenball Aug 18, 2010 1:52 PM EDT

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's latest claims about attempts he has made to establish some kind of working relationship, or at least cordial contact, with U.... MORE