Ideas
Whispers in the Ranks that Iraq Has Turned Obama Isolationist to a Fault
Some in Obama’s diplomatic corps fear the president has “learned all the wrong things from Iraq” -- a deadly lesson for Syria’s rebels. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Threats
Hagel Admits U.S. Influence in Egypt Is ‘Limited’
In his first public remarks about the violence in Egypt, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says “it will be their responsibility to sort this out.” By Kevin Baron
Policy
The NSA Needs a Church Committee
It's time for a new Church Committee, the mid-1970s surveillance oversight investigation named for Sen. Frank Church, and this time it should be led by Sen. Ron Wyden. By Conor Friedersdorf.
Science & Tech
Exclusive: NSA Loophole Keeps Congress Clueless on Foreign Intel Violations
The leaked audit showing the NSA broke privacy rules nearly 3,000 times in one year is just the tip of the iceberg. The NSA is not telling Congress much more. By Marc Ambinder
Business
Sexual Assault Reform or 'Slippery Slope' for Military Justice?
The all-or-nothing battle over removing sexual assault cases from command authority shouldn’t stop real reform from happening. By James Kitfield
Ideas
Brooklyn Is Not Baghdad: What Is the CIA Teaching the NYPD?
Brooklyn is not Baghdad. Congress should show more concern that the CIA is teaching NYPD an unwarranted counterinsurgency mentality. By Faiza Patel and Daniel Michelson-Horowitz
Threats
The Arab World Is on the Brink of Radicalizing
The violence in Egypt only underlines the threat faced by governments being overrun by religious extremism. By Michael Hirsh
Policy
Egypt's Military Cracks Down on Protesters
The army began breaking up protests staged by supporters of former President Mohammad Morsi. Unconfirmed reports from Cairo are suggesting a high death toll so far. By Dashiell Bennett
Ideas
Obama's Embassy Closures Just 'Free Advertising' for Al Qaeda
Obama's disjointed response to terrorism has left the U.S. in a 'defensive crouch'. Closing embassies so far from Yemen, however, was little more than 'free advertising' for Al Qaeda. By Joshua Foust
Policy
Military Sexual Assault Victims Are Closely Watching Reform Efforts
Proposed legislation to take sexual assault reporting out of the chain of command is a start, but survivors say that more needs to be done to combat the ongoing crisis. By Stacy Kaper
Policy
Obama Should Scrap that Russian Helicopter Contract, Too
The U.S. government is buying arms from the same dealer that supplies Bashar Assad's regime in Syria. By Sonni Efron
Policy
With Summit’s Collapse, Now Russia is Kerry and Hagel’s Problem
As Obama and Putin 'take a pause' in their relationship, Kerry and Hagel huddle with their Russian counterparts in Washington to tackle the growing tension between the two nations. By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
Obama: 'We've Struck the Right Balance' on Spying
President Obama announces four major reforms to strengthen oversight of government spying programs. By Matt Berman and Brian Resnick
Policy
McCain's Foreign Policy Bromance With Obama
Fresh from a trip to Egypt on behalf of the president, Sen. John McCain compares his relationship with Obama to "a classic romantic comedy." By Abby Ohlheiser.
Policy
Iran: U.S. Is Sending Mixed Messages on Sanctions
Iran's new president says he's still open to negotiations with the Obama administration. By Golnaz Esfandiari
Policy
China Declares Russia the Winner in Snowden Showdown
The growing alliance between China and Russia is the stuff of American diplomatic nightmares. By Heather Timmons
Ideas
Overcoming Snowden: New Urgency for Friday’s U.S.-Russia Meeting
It’s no surprise Obama cancelled his September summit with Putin. Now it’s time for Chuck Hagel and John Kerry to weigh in on nuclear weapons. By Joe Cirincione
Threats
Top U.S. Marine Amos on Yemen: ‘I Don’t Know How It’s Going to Turn Out’
In an exclusive interview, Marine Corps Gen. James Amos said he is concerned Yemen is becoming 'a breeding ground' for al Qaeda -- and he doesn’t know what to expect next. By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
Russia Hasn't Gotten Over the Cold War
Moscow still thinks its 1989, and its showing. By Michael Hirsh
Ideas