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How USC's Bush Lecture Missed The Point Completely

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Francesca Bessey
Senior Opinion Editor

The Office of the President has an alarmingly narrow conception of "distinguished."

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

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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)

Judy Wang, Paresh Dave
Reporters

How effective would a military strike be?

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

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Robert Gates Questions NATO's Relevance In Final Speech

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Ryan Faughnder
Senior News Editor

U.S. losing patience with international community's defense policy, Gates said. 

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

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U.S. Needs To Reevaluate Relationship With Pakistan

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Jordan Klein
Columnist

Bin Laden was hiding just miles from Pakistan’s most prominent military base.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

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Obama To Shake Up Security Team

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President Obama and Gen. David Petraeus

Christine Detz
Associate News Editor

President Obama will reportedly announce changes in his national security team Thursday.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

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Obama Approves Use of Drones In Libya

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Jenny Chen
Associate News Editor

 

Defense Secretary Robert Gates called it a "modest contribution" to the efforts in Libya. 

 

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

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Obama, Gates' Military Budget Hinges On Concluding War Efforts Abroad

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Benjamin Gottlieb
Senior News Editor

Defense budget hits post-WW2 highs despite plans for cutbacks.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

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Egypt: Obama Administration Torn Over Mubarak’s Exit Plan

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Benjamin Gottlieb
Senior News Editor

Is a Suleiman-led transition of power the best plan for Egypt?

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

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Free Electron Laser Faces Uncertain Future Despite Success

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December test of Navy's railgun. (Creative Commons)

Will Roper
Staff Reporter

Budget cuts threaten cutting edge defense program.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

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

Paresh Dave, Mary Slosson
Executive Producers

A flurry of activity suggests a renewed focus on foreign policy by President Obama.

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