Topic: Michael G. Mullen

Deadly U.S. Army outpost assault in Afghanistan underscores growing threat

The attack focuses international pressure on neighboring Pakistan, where many of the militants are said to be based.

As Afghanistan boils, McCain keeps focus on Iraq

For voters, a resurgent Taliban may challenge McCain's view that Iraq is the center of the war on terror.

As Afghanistan boils, McCain keeps focus on Iraq

For voters, a resurgent Taliban may challenge McCain's view that Iraq is the center of the war on terror.

Afghanistan death toll pressures U.S., allies

Record U.S. fatalities there last month highlight the need for more troops, but reserves are few.

Opinion: The path through Pakistan to a shorter war on terror

In the 'epicenter of terrorism,' democracy will benefit from an ease in US military pressure.

Pentagon ponders transition in time of war

Officials want to ensure the change to a new administration goes smoothly.

U.S. strike aggravates alliance with Pakistan

Tuesday's deadly US incursion is under investigation, but it points up the contrast between the two nations' approaches to militants along the Afghanistan border.

Secret accord sheltered Al Qaeda linked militants in tribal Pakistan

Wednesday, a US airstrike killed 11 Pakistani soldiers near the Afghan border.

After earthquake, China welcomes U.S. military

As Defense Secretary Robert Gates heads to Singapore, the Pentagon sees a turnaround in the Chinese security forces.

Afghanistan violence rises, weakening Karzai government

Taliban attacks are up, making this the worst season since the insurgency began and spurring greater Western troop deployments.

Congress to hear Petraeus on Iraq with eye on U.S. elections

Democrats hope this week's hearings can shift the war's course. GOP wants Clinton, Obama to acknowledge its gains.

Speculation persists about Admiral Fallon's departure from Pentagon

Broad outspokenness, and not a White House plan for war with Iran, most likely led to his retirement from Central Command.

String of suicide bombings unsettles Pakistan

The latest, at a naval college in Lahore Tuesday, was the fourth in five days.

Opinion: No more Pentagon budget games

Real security needs, not an arbitrary baseline, should drive the numbers.

Congress: Why should each military branch get same budget?

House panel study, expected this week, may lead to Air Force, Navy getting smaller portion of defense spending.

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Pentagon asks for biggest budget hike since World War II

Besides its $515 billion request, the Defense Department wants another $70 billion to cover some of next year's war operations.

Will Iraq playbook work in Pakistan?

One tribal leader vows to raise a force of 600 to help fight an Al Qaeda-linked tribe in Waziristan.

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