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Robert Gates Clarifies Stance On Attacking Iran After Martha Raddatz 'Misquote'
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Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates speaking at USC's Town and Gown Ballroom (Judy L. Wang)
How effective would a military strike be?
Read more...Robert Gates Questions NATO's Relevance In Final Speech
U.S. losing patience with international community's defense policy, Gates said.
Read more...U.S. Needs To Reevaluate Relationship With Pakistan
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Bin Laden was hiding just miles from Pakistan’s most prominent military base.
Read more...Obama To Shake Up Security Team
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President Obama and Gen. David Petraeus
President Obama will reportedly announce changes in his national security team Thursday.
Read more...Obama Approves Use of Drones In Libya
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Defense Secretary Robert Gates called it a "modest contribution" to the efforts in Libya.
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Obama, Gates' Military Budget Hinges On Concluding War Efforts Abroad
Defense budget hits post-WW2 highs despite plans for cutbacks.
Read more...Egypt: Obama Administration Torn Over Mubarak’s Exit Plan
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Is a Suleiman-led transition of power the best plan for Egypt?
Read more...Free Electron Laser Faces Uncertain Future Despite Success
December test of Navy's railgun. (Creative Commons)
Budget cuts threaten cutting edge defense program.
Read more...Afghanistan, China, Yemen Get U.S. Foreign Policy Focus
Comments (0) | Afghanistan, Barack Obama, China, Foreign Policy, hillary clinton, International, Joe Biden, Robert Gates, yemen
A flurry of activity suggests a renewed focus on foreign policy by President Obama.
Read more...Afghan War Costs Soar As Sec. Robert Gates Adds Troops, Proposes Cuts
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American confidence in war's course still close to all-time low.
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