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UN eyeing Texas invasion? Probably not, but ‘civil war’ fears abound
Lubbock County Judge Tom Head’s suggestion that President Obama, if reelected, will send UN troops to invade Texas caused chuckles (or gasps) across the country. But coming at the height of a polarized presidential race, his comments highlighted fears of political unrest.
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Opinion: Lessons for US in Libya's transition: Avoid mistakes of Iraq, Afghanistan
In Libya's transition from dictator to democracy, the international community should learn from its experience in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Bosnia. The West should watch out for picking favorite leaders and should use leverage to push Libya toward inclusive politics and a viable oil industry.
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At Pentagon, is change in US Army attire a step back from a war footing?
An Army move from combat uniforms – donned in the wake of 9/11 – to dress at the Pentagon is meant to signal a change in military culture, from ‘muddy boots’ to ‘corporate.’
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Karzai warns NATO over air strikes, but are there other options?
Afghan leader Hamid Karzai issues another ultimatum over deadly air strikes. But a shift in NATO strategy might result in even more civilian casualties.
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Bin Laden fallout: How Abbottabad tweets reveal changes in modern warfare
Governments are having to change how they carry out and report military operations because of the rise of social media, and the strike on Osama bin Laden was a prime example.
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Can the US military help Libyan rebels oust Muammar Qaddafi? Four options.
As violence in Libya increases, US officials have promised that the administration is exploring “all possible options for action” against Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi. Yet Pentagon officials emphasize that they are also weighing the adverse risks of US military action aiding rebels, such as the possibility that Mr. Qaddafi could galvanize support in the name of anti-imperialism. What are steps the US military could take to aid rebels, and how feasible are they?
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US-Egyptian military ties: How much leverage does the Pentagon have?
The Egyptian military could play a pivotal role in resolving the crisis, but the Pentagon must weigh carefully how hard a line it wants to take with its Egyptian counterparts.
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The Monitor's View: America's best agents in Cairo: US-trained Egyptian officers
Pentagon training of foreign military officers in the US may be the best investment in democracy. Thousands of Egyptian officers have been exposed to US democratic values, Will those officers now stick with Mubarak?
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Obama could send 1,500 National Guard troops to Mexican border
If enacted, the plan would more than double the force at the border in an effort to staunch drug violence that has killed at least 11,000 in Mexico since 2006.
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Opinion: One way to boost US-China military cooperation
Environmental issues offer fertile common ground for building confidence and relations.
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Opinion: How we're tying up terrorists' cash
Almost all illegal activity relies on access to the financial system. By blocking that, we block them.
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Suspected US drone attack in Pakistan kills at least seven Taliban
Monday's attack came amid discussion of doubling the US forces in Afghanistan by mid-2009.
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Afghanistan: Soviet failures echo for US
Control of roads and rural areas vexes coalition effort.
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U.S. Military takes lessons from Iraq 'insurgent' war
As the fight in Iraq drives fundamental changes to the military, it is also forcing a debate on how far those changes should go.
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