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Scandals Remind Us Generals Are Not Infallible
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Middle East
What Gaza Says About Possible Iran-Israel Showdown
November 21, 2012 The Gaza conflict took the focus off a possible confrontation between Israel and Iran. Israel has threatened to strike Iran over its nuclear program. Some see the Gaza fighting as a trial run, and it has been closely watched for possible military lessons.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
National Security
After Benghazi Hearings, Flurry Of Concern Unsettled
November 17, 2012 President Obama's critics say the September attack in Libya and the official response reflect poorly on his administration. While they focused on TV comments by U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice, David Petraeus' resignation from the CIA complicated the debate. Some — but not all — questions were answered in closed hearings this week.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
World
U.S. Rethinks Security As Mideast Oil Imports Drop
November 14, 2012 U.S. foreign policy and military commitments in the Middle East have long been tied to U.S. dependence on oil from the region. But imports from the Persian Gulf have actually declined sharply in recent years, which may lead to a realignment of policy priorities and an easing up of U.S. presence there.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Thursday, October 25, 2012
National Security
Energy Independence For U.S.? Try Energy Security
October 25, 2012 It would be virtually impossible for any country to be energy independent. Energy security is a more realistic goal, however. U.S. oil production is on track to surpass Saudi Arabia's, and imports are falling. Also, increased regional production could mean the U.S. buys more oil from places like Brazil and Canada and less from producers in the Middle East.
Friday, October 05, 2012
Solve This
Candidates Tout Different Routes To 'Energy Security'
October 5, 2012 Mitt Romney has stressed ways of further increasing domestic production, while the president says better gas mileage and lowering consumption are important as well.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
National Security
Software, Not Just Bullets, Puts Military At Odds
September 12, 2012 For years, the U.S. Army has been using sophisticated data analysis to identify "high-value" targets and dismantle the groups that plant IEDs. With billions of dollars at stake, however, a major battle has erupted over which software the Army should use.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Middle East
Massive Cyberattack: Act 1 Of Israeli Strike On Iran?
August 24, 2012 An alleged war plan leaked to a blogger says the attack is designed to take out Iran's Internet, telephones, radio and television transmissions and electrical grid. Although a cyberattack of that scale makes sense in theory, it's unclear whether Israel has such a capacity.
Friday, August 10, 2012
National Security
Encoding Geopolitics: Virus Infects Banks In Lebanon
August 10, 2012 A common cybercriminal tactic appears to have been adopted by a nation-state for classic espionage purposes. The Kaspersky Lab in Moscow says the Gauss virus is targeting several large banks in Lebanon. Though the nation-state behind the virus hasn't been identified, analysts say it may be part of a U.S. effort.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Politics
Romney Goes After Obama On Alleged Leaking Of Secrets
July 31, 2012 The Obama administration has initiated more prosecutions against leakers than all previous administrations combined. But Mitt Romney is focusing on what he alleges is the administration's record of leaking classified information for political purposes. Republicans cite the details of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden as one example.
Tuesday, July 03, 2012
Middle East
Can Sanctions Force Iran To Change Its Policies?
July 3, 2012 Iran has been subject to limited Western sanctions for years, but the U.S. and its allies are now taking aim at the entire Iranian economy. The measures are intended to induce the Islamic republic to accept restrictions on its nuclear program.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Europe
European Leaders Cling To Ideal Of Integration
June 30, 2012 The financial crisis in Europe has been one of the most difficult challenges for the continent since it began moving toward greater integration in the wake of World War II.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
National Security
Does Leaking Secrets Damage National Security?
June 12, 2012 Last week's assignment of two federal prosecutors to investigate disclosures of national security information might have been the first shot in a new war on leaks. Advocates of open government say they fear an overreaction.
