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Matt Schiavenza

Defense

Four U.S. Marines Killed in Attack at Tennessee Military Recruitment Office

The gunman was identified as 24-year-old Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez.

Defense

Drone Deaths and the Myth of Precision

Civilian casualties are inevitable, but the U.S. appears willing to accept them.

Defense

The U.S. Government's Foreign-Language Problem

Alleged discrimination against FBI employees with overseas ties is only the latest difficulty the government has had with interpreters and translators.

Defense

What Exactly Does It Mean That the U.S. Is Pivoting to Asia?

Kerry trips show that the Obama Administration wants to re-balance foreign policy toward Asian powers.