Business
How to Cut Defense Spending Without Hurting the Military
There is billions of dollars worth of bloat in the DOD's back offices. Trimming that would be a great start. By Eric Schnurer
Business
Sequestration Cuts Deeper Into ‘Full-Spectrum’ Training for Troops
The military says budget cuts are forcing cuts to full-spectrum training and leaving troops unprepared for a crisis that requires more than just military might. By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
79 NatSec Officials Praise Obama for Iran Diplomacy
Former ambassadors lauded Obama’s administration for seeking talks with Tehran nuclear program. By Kedar Pavgi
Threats
Why the U.S. Should Wage Its Pakistani Drone War in Public
America is getting a raw deal by doing Islamabad's dirty work in the dark, while paying for it in the public relations battle. By David Rohde
Business
Pentagon's Kendall: Budget Climate 'Worst I’ve Seen' for Planning
The DOD's top weapons buyer says that uncertainty is threatening the workforce 'and their ability to do their jobs.' By Charles S. Clark
Policy
Only Diplomacy, Not Force, Will Prevent Nuclear-Armed Iran
None of the alternatives to diplomacy -- military force, regime change or even harsher economic pressure – will prevent nuclear-armed Iran. By Laicie Heeley
Threats
Why the U.S. Should Try to Reach a Grand Bargain With Iran
The White House won't accomplish anything else in the Middle East unless it gets Tehran on its side. The nuclear issue is the best place to start. By Michael Hirsh
Policy
Gillibrand Builds Support for Military Sex Assault Amendment
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand will get a vote on her effort to prosecute military sexual assaults outside of the chain of command -- a move the Joint Chiefs oppose. By Stacy Kaper
Policy
Markey Bill Requires Warrants for Domestic Drones
Senator's pro-privacy bill calls for transparency; the drone lobby protests. By Dustin Volz
Policy
What John Kerry Should Have Said in Egypt
The Secretary of State may have wanted to get U.S.-Egypt relations back on track, but he may have instead enabled Mubarak 2.0. By Steve Clemons
Business
Poll: Shutdown Skyrockets Public Opinion of Federal Workers
Confidence in federal workers hits five year high in a wave of shutdown sympathy, according to a new GWU poll. By William C. Adams and Donna Lind Infeld
Threats
How Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Can Come Back
Mohammad Morsi may have the odds stacked against him in court, but the Brotherhood can live on. By Eric Trager
Threats
Is This the Best Option for Syria?
CFR President emeritus Les Gelb argues that the U.S. should pressure moderate rebels to work, at least temporarily, with the Assad regime in defeating the hard-line Islamists—the 'biggest threat' to both sides. By Bernard Gwertzman
Business
Beth McGrath, Top DOD Management Official, to Resign
Beth McGrath’s 25-year career focused on bringing business strategies to Defense Department operations. By Charles S. Clark
Ideas
Hagel’s Plan for the Military in the Post-War Era
As the nation comes off a 'perpetual war footing,' Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel warns against relying too heavily on military might. By Kevin Baron
Business
Pentagon Building Security Chief Is Accused of Abusing His Authority
The Pentagon Force Protection Agency chief is accused of abusing firing range, golf and meal privileges. By Charles S. Clark
Business
Panel: DOD, CIA Required Doctors to Break Ethics With Detainees
Pentagon rejects as "high comedy" independent panel's criticism of post-9/11 intelligence gathering practices. By Clara Ritger
Policy
Get Over It: America and Its Friends Spy on Each Other
The U.S. may be allied with France, Germany and a host of other countries, but their interests aren't necessarily aligned all the time. By Michael Hirsh
Policy
How Obama Can Bypass Congress and Ease Sanctions on Iran
A recalcitrant and hawkish Congress won't cut back on Iran sanctions by itself. Good thing the White House has plenty of other options. By Sara Sorcher
Policy