Topic: The Pentagon
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Opinion 4 ways Chuck Hagel can improve cyber security
Newly sworn-in Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel must guide the Department of Defense through a few key challenges to better secure the nation’s cyber networks. His focus at the Pentagon should be on these four key areas.
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If not 'sequester,' then what? Five ideas from left and right.
Few in Washington believe that "the sequester,” $85 billion in automatic spending cuts set to hit the federal budget as of March 1, is a good idea. But what's the alternative? Here are five proposals, from the right, the center, and the left, to replace the sequester. Which do you like?
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Sequester 101: What happens if $85 billion in cuts hit on March 1
The sequester is a complex concept with a tortuous history. Here are the basics on the automatic spending reductions set to kick in March 1.
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Opinion 5 reasons why Africa is not ready to meet its own security needs – yet
Africa’s experiment in a regional approach to security is serious and laudable, but it will take time to build credible capacity. Here are five reasons why Africa is not ready to meet its own security needs – yet.
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Pentagon's budget nightmare: How each branch would handle sequester cuts
With the threat of a mandatory, across-the-board series of cuts known as sequestration looming over the Pentagon, each of the services has begun its worst-case-scenario planning. Here is where the cuts stand now:
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Pentagon pick shows challenges of Obama's ethics rules
William Lynn's lobbyist experience may help him navigate the industry better, say some.
02/04/2009 12:00 am -
Obama redefines war on terror
The president focuses on Al Qaeda and on repairing America’s image in the Muslim world.
01/29/2009 12:00 am -
Logistics of a faster Iraq exit
Will Obama be able to get most US forces out in 16 months?
01/26/2009 12:00 am -
Sorting out Guantánamo detainees
President Obama orders a thorough review of pending terror cases.
01/22/2009 12:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Judge orders release of Guantánamo detainee
A US official says released detainees are taking up arms against the US.
01/15/2009 12:00 am -
USA
01/09/2009 12:00 am -
Defense spending as 'stimulus'?
Pentagon's generous budget is not likely to see cuts soon, even if Iraq war starts to wind down.
01/08/2009 12:00 am -
Great expectations for Obama abroad
Team Obama is more pragmatic and less ideological than its predecessors, say diplomats and campaign advisers. Afghanistan will be a foreign-policy priority.
01/05/2009 12:00 am -
To boost recruits, US Army relaxes weight rules
The waiver program allows overweight enlistees to get in shape after they sign up.
01/05/2009 12:00 am -
China projects naval power in pirate fight
Its warships and special forces are due in the Gulf of Aden by Jan. 6.
12/30/2008 12:00 am -
A surge of Special Forces for Afghanistan likely
Defense officials say it will fill urgent gaps but Special Forces officers are skeptical.
12/23/2008 12:00 am -
Bid to split Taliban, Al Qaeda
In Afghanistan, US and NATO reassess their strategy amid concerns that their efforts are failing.
12/16/2008 12:00 am -
West prods Pakistan on antiterror fight – with aid
The US is finalizing a $15 billion aid package, Sen. John Kerry told Indian newspapers Monday.
12/16/2008 12:00 am -
USA
12/12/2008 12:00 am -
Bush’s pushes for marine reserves
The president’s ambitious plan would conserve two large swaths of the Pacific.
12/07/2008 12:00 am -
Obama's national security 'team of rivals'
His choice of Gates, Clinton, and Jones reflects his goal of building a bipartisan cabinet.
12/01/2008 12:00 am -
Continuity in wartime behind Obama’s decision on Gates
Keeping the Defense secretary allows Obama's team to move quickly on a foreign-policy challenges.
11/28/2008 12:00 am -
Our first century
A mandate to 'lighten' still drives the Monitor at the dawn of its second 100 years.
11/25/2008 12:00 am -
Petraeus had Bush's ear. Will Mike Mullen have Obama's?
The Joint Chiefs chairman may come closer to the views of the new president.
11/20/2008 12:00 am -
USA
11/19/2008 12:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Report confirms 'shadow war' waged by US special forces
A 2004 classified order authorized the military to attack Al Qaeda operatives around the globe. As many as a dozen raids occurred under this mandate.
11/11/2008 12:00 am -
Americans' views of military service improve
A bad economy and better news from Iraq may be helping to increase interest in and support for enlistment.
11/11/2008 12:00 am -
Opinion The State Department, not the Pentagon, should lead America's public diplomacy efforts
Why is the Department of Defense getting so much money and personnel to carry out the mission?
10/29/2008 01:00 am -
How McCain, Obama would do as commander in chief
McCain has the experience, but Obama may be more open to Pentagon advice.
10/28/2008 01:00 am -
USA
10/24/2008 01:00 am
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