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Pentagon: U.S. Not Abandoning Kurds in Face of Turkish Attack

ROBERT BURNS and LOLITA C. BALDOR / The Associated Press Oct 11, 2019 "U.S. troops remain with [our Kurdish partner forces] in other parts of Syria," according to Defense Secretary Mark Esper. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The U.S. Arming of Ukraine Is a Scandal on Its Own

Max Blumenthal and Aaron Maté / The Grayzone Oct 9, 2019 Journalist Aaron Maté and Max Blumenthal of The Grayzone examine Washington's prolonged and potentially explosive proxy war with Russia. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Secretary of Defense, Incorporated

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Oct 7, 2019 The appointment of lobbyist Mark Esper to lead the department should be a huge scandal. That it isn't speaks volumes about our priorities. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Military Suicides Jump to Record High

LOLITA C. BALDOR / The Associated Press Sep 26, 2019 Defense leaders express dismay and a resolve to do more to increase resilience in the force. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Pentagon’s New Reform Plan Is Just Another Scam

William D. Hartung and Mandy Smithberger / TomDispatch Sep 26, 2019 Defense Secretary Mark Esper’s promise to streamline the department's spending machine should be taken with more than the usual grain of salt. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

U.S. to Send Troops to Saudi Arabia, Hold Off on Striking Iran

LOLITA C. BALDOR and ROBERT BURNS / The Associated Press Sep 21, 2019 The move is a show of restraint after talk of all-out war amid major tensions over drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Iran Raises Nuclear Stakes, Threatens Higher Enrichment

NASSER KARIMI and JON GAMBRELL / The Associated Press Sep 7, 2019 The nation now uses arrays of advanced centrifuges prohibited by its 2015 nuclear deal and can enrich uranium to weapons-grade material. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Death of Arms Control

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Aug 29, 2019 Fragile, but at one time effective, the concept of mutually assured destruction is essentially out the window. Here’s how it happened. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Putin Orders Russia to Respond After U.S. Missile Test

VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV / The Associated Press Aug 23, 2019 The Russian president has accused Washington of waging a "propaganda campaign" since its withdrawal from the INF Treaty earlier this year. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Senate Confirms Army Veteran Mark Esper for Defense Secretary

ROBERT BURNS / The Associated Press Jul 23, 2019 The former lobbyist for Raytheon, a major defense contractor, won the post by a vote of 90-8. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Shanahan Steps Down Amid Reports of Violent Domestic Incidents

LOLITA C. BALDOR / The Associated Press Jun 18, 2019 The acting defense secretary's departure comes at a critical time of troop buildup in Mideast; Army Secretary Mark Esper will take over. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )