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Al Qaeda on ‘Life Support’

The terrorist network and its affiliates are mostly focused on domestic targets – not carrying out another large-scale attack in the West, says Peter Bergen. By Stephanie Gaskell

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Welcome to Defense One

Introducing a new publication for a new era. By Kevin Baron

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An Afghan Game of Chicken

By conducting a public feud, Obama and Karzai are putting their gains at risk in Afghanistan. By Michael Hirsh

Ideas

Hard Choices for the New Middle East

Five strategic dilemmas the administration must address in the Middle East.

Business

This is What the Pivot Looks Like

The Pentagon’s pivot to Asia is underway, but threats still remain around the globe. By Chanin Knight and Kedar Pavgi

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China’s Quest for World Pork Domination

A Chinese company is buying our biggest bacon and ham producer. But what are they really after? By Ben Terris

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Images Indicate N. Korea Carried Out Long-Range Rocket Test

The reclusive state has been working and developing a rocket engine

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China Loves the Navy’s GPS Landing System (and its Slide Decks)

Chinese researchers enamored by the Pentagon's Powerpoint skills

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Why The US is Going After Piracy in The Caribbean, Where it Hasn’t Existed for 200 Years

Diplomatic efforts are being stepped up to curtail criminal activity in the region

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Talks on Mideast WMD Ban an Unintended Casualty of Egyptian Coup?

Efforts to curtail weapons spread may be set back because of the political turmoil in Cairo

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How Pakistan Can Stop Drone Strikes

The attacks' intensity varies with the internal politics of the targeted states.

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The Most Worrying Thing About Egypt's Coup: the Police

After a return of Mubarak-era elements and strong-arm tactics, revolutionaries have yet to articulate a clear vision of a functional, pluralistic government.

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Turkish Troops Face Torture and Suicide in NATO's Second-Largest Army

More Turkish soldiers have perished from suicide and abuse than from combat in the last decade, but the EU aspirant has done little to stem the crisis.