Threats

Dempsey Says ‘Zero Option’ on the Table for Afghanistan As Karzai Balks

While the Afghan president continues to play politics with a post-2014 troop deal, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey says the ‘zero option’ is on the table. By Stephanie Gaskell

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

Ideas

How the U.S. Can Maintain the Undersea Advantage

The U.S. should not assume its military advantage is guaranteed under the sea, where the traffic and threats are getting more crowded than ever. By Adm. Jonathan Greenert

Threats

Dempsey: Syria Is a ‘Long-Term Issue’

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey says the problems in Syria aren’t going to go away any time soon. By Stephanie Gaskell

Policy

Kennedy's Battles With the Brass

JFK fought to rein in the military on multiple occasions. His actions may have prevented nuclear war. By Robert Dallek

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

Threats

Dempsey Warns of 'Significant Threat Stream'

Western interests are a target, according to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. By Matt Berman

Policy

Want Syria? Convince General Dempsey

For more than a year, President Obama’s senior military advisor has deflected calls to send the U.S. military into Syria. Convince Gen. Martin Dempsey it won’t be another Iraq and maybe you’ll get your war. By Kevin Baron

Business

Dempsey’s Next Mission: Balance U.S. Ambition, Ability

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey has identified four priorities for his second-term with one purpose: reconcile U.S. ambitions with the Pentagon’s abilities. By Kevin Baron

Business

Dempsey Gets a New Top Adviser

NSC’s Horan takes over powerful Chairman’s Action Group. By Kevin Baron