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Pakistan Wants Drones and It Doesn't Need America's Permission to Get Them
There may be more cooperation between Pakistan and China than the Pakistani government admits. By Sara Sorcher
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Like CSI Pakistan, New Methods Hope to Boost Counterterrorism
Corrupt and inept systems have hampered Pakistan's ability to track terrorists for years. Now, that looks to be changing. By Sara Sorcher
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NATO Chief Says Russia Could Take Ukraine Without Invading
Gen. Breedlove, NATO's supreme allied commander for Europe, said Russia could churn up enough unrest without sending any troops further into Ukraine. By Sara Sorcher
Policy
Poll: NATO Is Unprepared to Counter Russia
The NATO alliance isn't equipped to deter a newly aggressive Russia, according to the latest National Journal's National Security Insiders poll. By Sara Sorcher
Policy
Who Will Replace Rogers at House Intel Committee?
Rep. Mac Thornberry is next in line—but he doesn't want the job, so Reps. Peter King and Devin Nunes are moving in. By Sara Sorcher
Business
Pakistan Isn’t Getting Any U.S. Military Equipment from Afghanistan
Despite media reports, U.S. military officials say Pakistan won’t get any of its leftover military equipment after troops drawdown at the end of the year. By Sara Sorcher
Policy
Senators Demand to Know State Department’s Plan for Syria
At an explosive hearing on the Hill, several senators ripped a top State Department official for not having a plan to stop the bloodshed in Syria. By Sara Sorcher
Policy
Insiders Split Over Military Aid to Ukraine
Most experts say Obama should send aid, but 43 percent said that stokes Russian fury. "We've already lost this battle. Putin is not pulling back." By Sara Sorcher
Business
The Pentagon's Military Strategy Barely Mentions Russia
Moscow’s recent invasion of Ukrainian territory could change the Pentagon’s priorities. By Sara Sorcher
Business
The Pentagon's Plan to Fight Sequestration: Speak English
A top official says too much 'Pentagon speak' is hurting their efforts to communicate their message clearly. By Sara Sorcher
Policy
McCain Blocks Top Pentagon Civilian Picks
The key Republican flexed his legislative muscle, calling answers from Bob Work and Christine Wormuth 'nonsensical.' By Sara Sorcher
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Business
The Winners and Losers in Obama's Defense Spending Request
Here's what makes the cut, according to Secretary Hagel’s budget request preview. By Sara Sorcher and Jordain Carney
Business
What's on the Chopping Block—and What's Safe—in the Pentagon's Shrinking Budget?
Here's a look at what might get cut, and what might make the cut. By Sara Sorcher
Business
5 Things You Need to Know About the Next Defense Budget
Here's what you need to know before the fiscal year 2015 budget is released on March 4. By Sara Sorcher
Business
Poll: It's Time for Congress to Agree to Close Military Bases
A National Journal poll of security insiders says Congress needs to get on board with military base closures, but agrees that it probably won't. By Sara Sorcher
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Al-Qaeda Isn't Dying: It's 'Morphing and Franchising'
DNI James Clapper and DIA Director Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn concede that al-Qaeda is not on the "path to defeat." By Sara Sorcher
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U.S. May Have to Wait for Karzai's Successor to Get Troop Deal
James Clapper, director of national intelligence, said he doesn't believe Afghan President Hamid Karzai will sign a troop deal before he leaves office. By Sara Sorcher
Policy
Secretary of State John Kerry Is Back on Twitter
Formerly one of Congress's most colorful tweeters, Secretary of State John Kerry has his own Twitter account again. By Sara Sorcher
Business
Military Focuses on Ethics Training Amid Scandals
Military schools will now have 'ethics units' as the services grapple with a string of high-profile scandals. By Sara Sorcher and Jordain Carney
Policy