National Security
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The Kerry Peace Plan Goes 'Poof'
"We may fail," he says, but "I don't care." Well, then...
U.S. Nuclear Cuts Announced Just as Russia Flexes Muscle
New START compliance announcement is poorly timed at best.
Putin's Protests Put Eastern Ukraine in Danger
Kremlin-inspired protests in several cities mean that Putin is once again turning the screws.
Fort Hood, Mental Health and 'Gun Free Zones'
It only works if everyone abides by the rules. Bad guys generally don't.
Spotlight Again on Benghazi as Morell Testifies
Former CIA director tells Congress politics had no "influence in the intelligence process." Wrong.
Releasing Pollard Is Clutching at Straws
Convicted spy could be Obama's carrot on Middle East peace talks.
Meanwhile, Libya Descends Into Chaos
Obama's actions destabilized the region. Great moments in "smart power."
Russia Receives Sternly Worded Letter
The G-8 suspends Russia, while the administration still insists the "reset" worked.
The History Lesson in Ukraine
Putin's land grab has echoes of 1938 and another man who acted too long before there were consequences.
Russian Referendum in Crimea Passes by a Threaded Gun Barrel
Obama warns of "costs," but Putin takes advantage of U.S. weakness.
'Semi-Delusional' on Ukraine
Russia has 220,000 troops stationed at the border and will "observe" this weekend's referendum in Crimea.
The Wrong Way to Address Sexual Assault in the Military
Senate bill to remove the chain of command fails, but damage has been done.
Karzai's Misplaced Anger
Afghan president rails against U.S. but there's more to the story.
Obama Plays Checkers but Putin Plays Chess
Dealing with the situation in Ukraine is going to take more than empty rhetoric.
Working Out the Details of NSA Reform
Massive surveillance may continue -- even grow -- as reforms are considered.
Politicians Endanger Military Readiness
Buying tanks we don't need and neglecting carriers that we do, all for political gain.