Robert Scheer / TruthdigMar 9, 2011
It is the right -- indeed, need -- of the American public to learn the truth about the motives, financing and methods of those who are alleged to have torn at the heart of our social fabric.Ignorance is the real victor in the president’s reluctant decision to abandon the effort to bring the alleged perpetrators of the 9/11 terrorist attack to account in civilian court. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMar 2, 2011
As tens of thousands of Libyans look to leave their homeland or have already fled, the United Nations on Tuesday called for aid in response to the crisis, and US Defense Secretary Robert Gates discussed the kind of help . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
William Pfaff / TruthdigMar 2, 2011
A new Middle East, indeed! But not the one that American policymakers expected when the George W. Bush administration launched the "Great War on Terror," which the last few days have made irrelevant. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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Staff / TruthdigFeb 26, 2011
In a critique of recent US foreign policy, Defense Secretary Robert Gates openly told an audience of West Point cadets that it would be unwise for the nation to venture into another war like Iraq or Afghanistan foreign policy, Defense Secretary Robert Gates openly told an audience of West Point cadets that it would be unwise for the nation to venture into another war like Iraq or Afghanistan. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigFeb 18, 2011
After the White House let Bahrain know on Wednesday that its friends in the American government would be watching the protests over there "very closely," Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made good on that advance notice by expressing . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigFeb 10, 2011
Maybe you've noticed that the Obama administration's strategy with regard to the ongoing Egyptian uprising has lacked a certain consistency That's partly because of divisions within the president's closest circles about how to deal with the crisis and its various factions (more). Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
William Pfaff / TruthdigJan 12, 2011
The U.S. can pursue one of two courses in East Asia: Either negotiate an understanding with regional powers and redeploy American troops, or continue the dangerous drift that provokes China's insecurities. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJan 7, 2011
The Obama administration is working on cutting back defense spending to levels the U.S. hasn't seen since before Sept. 11, 2001, but the proposed changes have more to do with economic reasons than any big strategic change from within military ranks. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigDec 8, 2010
One would imagine that certain figures in the U.S. military and government, such as Defense Secretary Robert Gates here, might not be heartbroken over the news of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's arrest -- and one would be right. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigDec 1, 2010
Defense Secretary Robert Gates sent a strong and clear message to Congress on Tuesday: Get rid of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays and lesbians, and do it pronto. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigNov 12, 2010
The findings summarized in a lengthy report that the Pentagon is preparing to send to President Obama about the potential effects of repealing the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy have been relayed to The Washington Post ahead of the game, and (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigOct 18, 2010
Nouri al-Maliki is more than influenced by the Shiite clerics in Iran who have done so much for the troubled Iraqi prime minister. Maliki just schlepped over the border for a powwow with Iranian bigwigs. Tehran's spokesman said the PM was in town to exchange views, but for all we know he just needed a hug. (continued) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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