Defense One
A Victory in the Battle Against Mass Destruction
There are still plenty of things to be worried about, but one thing is clear: securing and destroying Syria's known chemical weapons stockpile was a major victory. By Joseph Cirincione and Geoffrey Wilson.
Oversight
Rand Paul Throws Obama a Lifeline on Iraq, Spars With Dick Cheney
Paul linked the consequences of the U.S. invasion of Iraq to an Iranian "hegemony" in the Middle East.
Defense
Behind Dianne Feinstein's Calculated Rebuke of the White House
Senate Intelligence Committee chairwoman went public with her anger in the hours after prisoner swap was revealed.
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IOM Report: Defense/VA Have No Clue if $9.3 Billion Worth of PTSD Treatment Works
Both departments lack data, as electronic health records aren't used for PTSD information.
Defense
House Approves 1.8 Percent Military Pay Raise
The pay boost for 2015 is more than President Obama’s proposed 1 percent hike.
Defense
The Difficult Reintegration of American POW Bowe Bergdahl
Prisoners returning from Vietnam had a support system that the soldier released by the Taliban lacks.
Defense One
The Government Probably Has More Photos of You Than of ISIL's Leader
The U.S. government probably has more biometric information on you than one of the most infamous terrorist masterminds alive. By Patrick Tucker
Defense One
Obama Outlines Limited Military Help for Iraq
President Obama is sending more U.S. troops to Iraq to fight back ISIL – but that’s just a Band-Aid to the country’s larger problems. By Molly O’Toole and Stephanie Gaskell
Defense
Obama on Iraq: We Will Be Prepared to Take Targeted Military Action
"American forces will not be returning to combat in Iraq," Obama said, "but we will help Iraqis as they take the fight to terrorists who threaten the Iraqi people."
Defense One
What Bosnia Can Tell Us About Iraq
Like in the Balkans, the U.S. should get Iraq’s warring sides to the table at all costs. By Nick Dowling
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FCC Hits Chinese GPS Jammer Vendor With Record $34.9 Million Fine
Jammer use is close to routine near Portland, Oregon airport.
Defense One
Why the Persian Gulf Isn’t Ready for Joint Security
Stop pretending, U.S. partners in the Persian Gulf don’t trust each other or agree on Iran. By Bilal Y. Saab
Defense
Dick Cheney Knows Exactly Who's to Blame for This Iraq Mess (Hint: It's Not Him)
Op-ed attacks Obama for withdrawing troops and blames his foreign policy weakness for rise of insurgents.
Defense
Obama Tells Congressional Leaders He Won’t Seek Authority on Next Steps on Iraq
There was no outrage from top Republicans following a critical meeting on the unfolding crisis.
Defense
Iraq Could Split, Says Former CIA Head
Mike Morell thinks a democratic, unified Iraq is unlikely to emerge from current chaos.
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Intel Folks Want to Mimic Brain Circuits
New IARPA project focuses on next-gen machine-learning algorithms.
Defense One
Iraq War Veterans In Congress Mostly Urge Caution
Congress’s 17 Iraq veterans fought together, but they’re divided on another military intervention as Iraq’s security deteriorates. By Molly O’Toole
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