Policy
Congress Urges Obama to Make His Case Before Striking Syria
Several members of Congress are reminding President Obama of his obligation to consult with Congress before authorizing military action in Syria. By Michael Catalini
Science & Tech
Obama's Power To Set Cybersecurity Standards Is Limited
For the last three years, President Obama has been unable to get a cybersecurity bill through Congress. By Matthew Cooper
Threats
Not Yet! U.S. Still Determining Syria Attack Objectives
Obama administration officials are still trying to decide what objective they want to achieve with an attack on Syria, fearing additional chemical weapons use. By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
Syria: Mission Impossible?
President Obama is deciding whether to launch a military strike against Syria. The problem is, there may be no good way do it. By Michael Hirsh
Threats
Kerry Makes the Case for Military Action in Syria
Secretary of State John Kerry says it’s not about stopping the civil war in Syria anymore– it’s about ending the proliferation of chemical weapons. By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
What the NSA's Compliance Data Tells Us
One piece of data, left unredacted in its report to Congress, appears to give more information on the surveillence program than the NSA has ever released publicly. By Philip Bump
Policy
50 Percent of Americans Say Obama Isn’t ‘Tough’ on Egypt
As confusion swirls around the administration’s Egypt policy, many Americans say it’s time to cut military aid. By Mark Micheli
Policy
Obama: 'We've Struck the Right Balance' on Spying
President Obama announces four major reforms to strengthen oversight of government spying programs. By Matt Berman and Brian Resnick
Policy
McCain's Foreign Policy Bromance With Obama
Fresh from a trip to Egypt on behalf of the president, Sen. John McCain compares his relationship with Obama to "a classic romantic comedy." By Abby Ohlheiser.
Threats
Interview with Ryan Crocker: Assad will Prevail 'Yard by Bloody Yard'
America’s premier diplomat would intervene in Syria if President Obama asked, even though it probably wouldn’t do much good. By Stephanie Gaskell
Business
The Government's Real Problem With the Bradley Manning Trial
Despite a guilty verdict on most counts, the government still can't share intelligence. By Matthew Cooper
Policy
Obama Needs to Explain Why We're Breaking Up with Afghanistan
President Obama has switched from a message of 'we have to win' to 'we have to exit,' with little conversation in between. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Policy
Biden’s Passage to India Should Include Afghanistan
Obama’s Afghanistan drawdown won’t work without help from the world’s largest democracy. By Kedar Pavgi
Policy
Is the Military Underrepresented Among Top Administration Officials?
In the first term, 12 percent of top officials surveyed by National Journal had military experience. Now, that figure is 9 percent. By Brian Resnick and Brian McGill
Ideas
Here’s Why Taliban Talks Will Fail
Afghan negotiators insist peace talks with the Taliban will resume despite the recent collapse of efforts to get them started. Don’t bet on success. By James Kitfield
Threats
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.
Policy
Americans Turn on Obama Over Foreign Policy
Once considered the president's strength, a new poll shows troubling signs.
Science & Tech
Technology Is at the Heart of Obama’s Second-Term Management Agenda
President pledges aggressive pursuit of innovation and accountability.
Defense Systems