Defense
Pentagon juggles politics of creating North American command
As it knits together a new command for the defense of North America, the Pentagon must unravel a tangle of special interests, ranging from Canada and Congress to the Coast Guard and the governors.
Defense
Homeland defense effort breaks down walls of government
More than 40 agencies are fighting the war on terrorism. But it may be interagency coordination that will win it.
Defense
American troops have a knack for unconventional campaigns
The United States military actually has some successes under its belt in snatch-and-grab expeditionary missions.
Defense
Pentagon's personnel problems are about more than pay
The military's problems in recruiting people, retaining them, and making the best use of their talents will not be solved by better pay and benefits alone, as welcome as the extra money may be.
Defense
Pentagon war game simulations grow more complex
Are the Pentagon's increasingly complex war game simulations better at predicting battlefield outcomes?
Defense
Feds prepare state, local governments for terrorist attacks
The federal government has spent the past five years in a race to help local governments prepare for a chemical attack by terrorists. The initial sprint was good; the middle distance is proving to be harder.
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