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Obama OKs $10 Million for ‘Unforeseen Emergency’ in Africa
President Obama is sending France $10 million in military aid to bolster the fight against Islamic extremists in Mali, Niger and Chad. By Molly O’Toole
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U.S. Air Strikes Continue in Iraq
President Obama says the crisis in Iraq will ‘take some time’ to solve, as the military conducts nearly a dozen targeted military strikes against ISIL. By Stephanie Gaskell
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Why ISIL Is Worse Than Al-Qaeda
Is ISIL the new al-Qaeda or are they like the Taliban? Are they more like Hezbollah or Boko Haram? Or Hamas? All of the above, and much more. By Bobby Ghosh
Policy
Iraq Vets in Congress Support Air Strikes, But Are Wary of Another War
Iraq veterans in Congress largely support air strikes in Iraq, with an intimate understanding of the cost of U.S. military intervention. By Molly O’Toole
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What Does Hamas Do Now?
In its war with Israel, the Palestinian group has accomplished none of its aims. By Hussein Ibish
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Pentagon Says More Strikes Are Possible in Iraq
The Pentagon is prepared for more strikes against ISIL, possibly in Baghdad where the U.S. has many assets. By Stephanie Gaskell
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America's Moral Obligations in Iraq
‘An entire religion is being exterminated from the face of the earth,’ one Iraqi lawmaker warns. By Peter Beinart
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U.S. Bombs Islamic Fighters in Northern Iraq
President Obama ordered the U.S. military to carry out targeted airstrikes against Islamic extremists who are rapidly advancing in the Kurdish capital of Irbil. By Stephanie Gaskell
Science & Tech
Hacker Shows How to Break Into Military Communications
Design flaws in communication equipment could affect aircraft and troop communication equipment. By Patrick Tucker
Policy
Summit Showcases Africa’s Progress and Pitfalls
The U.S.-Africa summit showed that as quickly as Africa’s economies are growing, so too is the terrorist threat. How the continent responds will secure its future. By Molly O’Toole
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Russia Gives Edward Snowden a 3-Year Residency Permit
The NSA leaker is granted a residence permit to stay freely in Russia for the next three years. By Dustin Volz
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These Are the Iraqi Communities That Fear ISIL the Most
As the Islamic State gains more ground in Iraq, several minority communities are terrified of genocide. By Bobby Ghosh
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Germany Just Canceled a Defense Deal With Russia - Who's Next?
Germany’s decision may inspire other European nations to cancel previously agreed defense deals with Moscow. By Devjyot Ghoshal
Ideas
The Gulf of Tonkin and Lessons for the Global War on Terror
The 50th anniversary of the Gulf of Tonkin incident should give pause to those advocating for aggressive, immediate action to meet today’s challenges. By Lawrence J. Korb
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The No-Fly List Has Grown Tenfold Under Obama
Classified documents also show that 680,000 people are listed in a much larger Terrorist Screening Database. By Dustin Volz
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U.S. General Killed in Brazen Insider Attack in Afghanistan
A U.S. Army major general killed by an Afghan soldier is the highest-ranking American casualty in the war in Afghanistan. By Stephanie Gaskell
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What Does Hamas Want?
Want to understand what the Muslim Brotherhood's Gaza branch wants? Study its theology, strategy, and history. By Jeffrey Goldberg
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Getting on a U.S. Military Base Will Now Include an FBI Background Check
In the wake of the Fort Hood and Washington Navy Yard shooting, the Defense Department will now check IDs against the FBI’s criminal database. By Aliya Sternstein
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Obama: America ‘Does Not Control Everything Around the World’
In a sober, somewhat resigned press conference, President Obama says the U.S. can’t solve every problem in the world. By Brian Resnick
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