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US, Iraq Forces Working To Protect Ramadi, Dempsey Says

The Joint Chiefs Chairman says that the fall of Ramadi to Islamic State militants wouldn't be a symbolic defeat for the Iraqi government.

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New Nigerian President Buhari Has a New Plan for Taking on Boko Haram

Muhammadu Buhari's op-ed in the New York Times signals a change in approach to taking on the terrorist group.

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New Pentagon Chief Carter to Court Silicon Valley

The Pentagon wants to partner more with Silicon Valley tech firms, but can radically different cultures find common ground?

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How the Military Can Reinforce the Pivot to Asia

A broader investment in technology and innovation can create the necessary edge to win future battles in the Pacific.

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What Arab Countries Think About the Iran Deal

Far from being shocked or appalled by the agreement, Arab countries see an opening to further their interests in the final round of negotiations.

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Did the US and Iran Actually Agree on a Deal?

Merely days after a framework was announced, it's looking more like nothing has been settled between Tehran and the P5+1.

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CIA Director Says the War on Terror May Never End

CIA Director John Brennan said Americans should expect the war on terror to continue as long as evil people have access to lethal technologies and mass communication.

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Biden: Iraq's Momentum Is In The ‘Right Direction’

Vice President Joe Biden sets the stage for the Iraqi Prime Ministers’s upcoming visit to Washington.

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As Russia Improves Its Surface-to-Air Missiles, US Looks To Counter

The U.S. Air Force chief hopes cyber tactics can defeat a new generation of anti-air defenses.

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'Iraq Is Finished'

Corruption and war have eroded all what was left of the country.

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Iraq's Youth Are Ticking Time Bombs That Can Still Be Defused

If the US is serious about ISIS threat, Congress should prioritize better, more accessible education to the millions of youth affected by the insurgency.