Defense

John Kerry's Surprise Tour Takes Him to Afghanistan to Smooth Things Over

Secretary of State Kerry made another unannounced visit to a country in the Middle East.

Nextgov

Commentary: When the Whole World Has Drones

U.S. robotic warfare precedent could be fearsome on a global scale.

Defense

Three Dead in Murder-Suicide at Quantico Marine Base

Shooter was a staff member at the officer candidate training school on the base.

Defense

Air Force Wants Help Running Fantasy Football League

The program would serve troops, civilians and family members at installations worldwide.

Defense

How Many Americans Are on the Kill List? Zero.

The Obama administration has asserted it has legal authority to kill U.S. citizens who join al-Qaida.

Nextgov

Is the CIA Getting Out of the Drone Business?

The White House plans to take the power to launch drone strikes away from the CIA and make the program the exclusive to the Defense Department, according to reports.

Defense

The First Days of the Iraq War, as Seen Through Correspondents

It is clear there were no simple answers to the farthest-reaching questions.

Defense

Global Opportunity Costs: How the Iraq War Undermined U.S. Influence

The war took its toll in blood and money, but it also damaged American diplomacy.

Defense

Senators Seek to Protect Military Tuition Assistance Program

N.C. Democrat says budget cuts cannot come “on the backs of service members.”

Tech

Did Rand Paul Ask the Wrong Questions in His Drone Filibuster?

By focusing on improbable dangers to everyday people, the senator distracted Americans from the real issues.

Nextgov

Obama Says Iran Is a Year Away from a Nuke

The President tried to reassure Israelis that the need for a preemptive strike against is still a long way off.