Defense
Master of disaster reflects on Deepwater Horizon's enduring lessons
Retired Adm. Thad Allen, who also led the government response to Hurricane Katrina, talks about how the oil spill could affect public policy.
News
Haiti response effort brings lessons from Katrina
An interview with Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad Allen on the similarities and differences between the two relief operations.
Defense
Afghanistan is Obama's war now
Facing a host of bad options, Barack Obama is poised to take ownership of a war that will inevitably shadow his presidency.
Defense
Expert says nuclear terrorism is not a major threat
The Rand Corp.'s Brian Michael Jenkins says fears of a nuclear attack are overblown.
Defense
Progress in Afghanistan gets rockier
If Iraq is the model for how to defeat an insurgency, NATO and U.S. forces in Afghanistan have a very long road ahead.
Defense
Coast Guard reaches milestone in massive equipment modernization project
Commandant Thad Allen talks about the troubled "Deepwater" program now that the service has received its first new long-range cutter in 36 years.
Defense
Success of Iraq surge rests on ability to suspend cycle of violence
Determining whether U.S. forces are buying enough time and security to allow for longer-term stability is more an art than a science.
Defense
Withdrawal from Iraq would prompt new challenges
Pullout would require careful planning for a contingency the commander-in-chief won't even discuss.
Defense
Army strained to near its breaking point
Short breaks between combat tours and limited resources to respond to wartime mission are taking a toll.
Defense
Rumsfeld leaves his successor in a difficult position
Outgoing Defense secretary was determined to make his mark by transforming the military, but the Iraq war overshadowed that goal.
Defense
U.S. options to control violence in Iraq narrowing
Country lacks the support and resources for all-out war effort, leaving few palatable choices.
Defense
White House anti-terror chief: 'We are due for another attack'
A conversation with Frances Townsend, assistant to the president for homeland security and counterterrorism.
Defense
New Coast Guard chief discusses lessons learned from Katrina
Adm. Thad Allen says government is making progress establishing clear lines of command and communication for disaster response.
Defense
Stakes high in battle between Rumsfeld, generals
Conflict represents worst breach in civilian-military relations in decades.
Defense
Army overhaul prompts new approach to training
Training cycle has been compressed and exercises have grown more realistic, riskier.
Defense
Concerns linger about plan to bring overseas-based troops home
An independent commission has raised questions about the Pentagon's effort to transform the military into a more expeditionary force based in the United States.
Defense
Coast Guard official fills leadership void in Katrina relief effort
Vice Adm. Thad Allen seeks to cut red tape, reassure local officials.
Defense
Poor communications slowed military's hurricane response
Destroyed communications network made it hard to create a centralized command center.
Defense
Military's Northern Command steps up response efforts
The deteriorating situation in Hurricane Katrina's wake illustrates just how heavily civil authorities have to rely on U.S. military forces in truly catastrophic circumstances.
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