Policy
Netanyahu Speaks Nice to White House Ahead of Congressional Visit
At the AIPAC policy conference, the Israeli prime minister previewed his Tuesday speech and insisted he means no disrespect to President Obama.
Policy
Congress Delays Homeland Security Shutdown Through Friday
The House and Senate is set to tackle funding once more for the Department of Homeland Security as well as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit this week.
Policy
Paralyzed by Ukraine, Dumbfounded by Russia
President Obama has faced overseas challenges before. But he has never had to stare down a nuclear power bent on reestablishing its sphere of influence.
Policy
White House Counter-Extremism Summit Shows Hearts And Minds Don’t Come Easy
White House summit shows 'hearts and minds' aren't easily won -- at home or abroad.
Policy
Picking a Political Fight Over the Language of Terrorism
Instead of talking about the war on ISIS, the Obama administration is spending time tripping over words into a political trap it's opponents deftly have set.
Policy
Jeb Bush Is His Own Man -- And Most of His Competition -- on Foreign Policy
The U.S. “no longer inspires fear in our enemies” says Jeb Bush, painting Obama as indecisive, but saying little about what he’d do differently.
Policy
How America's History 'At War' Shapes the Battle Against ISIS
Considering America's history of declaring war, the Obama administration has taken a remarkable step forward by proposing a new authorization with a time limit.
Business
On Extremism: Stop Talking About Strategy and Start Talking About Execution
The boring truth is we have strategies to fight violent extremism; we’re just not able to execute them.
Policy
Why Obama Won't Talk About Islamic Terrorism
The refusal to acknowledge the aims of Islamic terrorism is central to the Obama administration’s fight against terrorism and violent extremism.
Policy
What Would the Obama of 2007 Say About His War Powers Request?
Eight years ago, President Obama campaigned on a pledge to limit the use of military force. He now finds himself asking Congress for the authority to wage war.
Policy
Obama’s ISIS War Powers Request Has Few Limits on Who, Where, How
President Obama’s requested authorization for the use of force against ISIS has few limits on how, where, and whom the fight is against.
Policy
Germany Can Stop 'Assuming the Worst' About NSA Spying, Obama Says
The president defended the NSA's intelligence gathering methods even as he expressed impatience with U.S. allies' skepticism of his administration's concern for the civil liberties of foreigners.
Threats
For Obama, US Military Intervention Remains a 'Temptation to Be Resisted'
In an interview with Vox, President Obama warned against 'quick fix' approaches to national security dilemmas facing the United States and its allies.
Threats
Obama Still Debating Whether To Arm Ukraine
The president’s remarks come after rumors that the administration was considering sending lethal aid to the Ukrainian military.
Science & Tech
Obama Pushes for Greater Intel Sharing in New Strategy
Risky or not, the new national security strategy pushes for greater information sharing between intelligence agencies, at home and abroad.
Policy
Obama’s War Powers Request Expected to Spark New Debate This Week
New war powers for the Islamic State fight are expected any day now. They will unleash the first real debate on war in more than a decade.
Policy
Obama's New National Security Strategy Could Force Clinton to Take a Hard Line
Critics are attacking Obama's new national security strategy as weak and unfocused -- leaving Democrats on the defensive.
Threats
President Obama's New National Security Strategy Isn't Actually New
Amid unprecedented security challenges, President Obama’s new national security strategy isn’t new: Strike a delicate balance between U.S. power and strategic patience.
Threats
White House Says Obama’s New National Security Strategy a ‘Compass’ Through ‘Shifting Security Landscape’
The White House previews Obama’s new national security strategy ahead of Susan Rice’s Friday unveiling.
Policy