Threats
The Battle for Mosul Has Begun
ISIS is under air, ground, and cyber attack as Iraqi and coalition troops encircle the group’s final stronghold in Iraq, the Joint Chiefs chairman says.
Policy
What Happened When Ash Carter Crashed Davos
The defense secretary's legacy may have been forged in the Alps, connecting economic elites to the Pentagon — and the war on terrorism.
Policy
US to Convene 27-Nation Meeting on ISIS
It's a true working ministerial meeting as the U.S. defense secretary and other countries' top defense officials get caught up and look ahead.
Threats
Carter Heads to Europe, Seeking Help in Paris, Davos
The U.S. defense secretary will meet counter-ISIS allies in France, then join Joe Biden, John Kerry, and Bono at Switzerland’s swanky — and controversial — World Economic Forum.
Threats
Obama: ISIS Losing Territory, Influence As US Troops Push South in Syria
Speaking at the Pentagon, the president says an expanded war effort — ordered before the Paris attack — is ‘well underway.’
Policy
Pentagon Calls Trump’s Muslim Ban 'Counter to National Security'
GOP frontrunner draws extraordinary rebuke from Department of Defense, State, Homeland Security, Congress, and Republican Party leaders.
Business
SOCOM’s Votel Is Top Choice to Take Over CENTCOM
The move would put a special operations leader in charge of all operations in the Middle East — including the fight against ISIS.
Business
No Exceptions: Carter Opens All Military Jobs to Women
In a historic decision, Ash Carter rebuffs Marine Corps, says the joint “force of the future” must integrate at every level and open its doors to America’s finest — male or female.
Business
US Deploying a ‘Targeting Force’ to Iraq, Syria. Expect Unilateral Special-Ops Raids.
Defense secretary: ground operations are more extensive than previously described, and are still growing.
Business
Kunduz Investigation Blames Aircrew, SOF Commander, Computers
The top U.S. general in Afghanistan detailed a stunning list of “tragic but avoidable” human and technology failures that doomed the Médecins Sans Frontières hospital.
Policy
Clinton Details A More Aggressive US Plan for Middle East, Terrorism
The Democratic front-runner calls for an ‘intelligence surge,’ increased special operations, and more of nearly every U.S. tool to fight terrorism.
Threats
US Air Strike Hits ISIS in Libya, Chief Presumed Dead
The U.S. airstrike in the Libyan front was underway before the Paris attacks began, stressed a senior U.S. official.
Threats
US, UK Officials Suggest Bomb Exploded Russian Airliner, But Urge Caution
Likely, possibly, maybe—but British and U.S. officials stop short of confirming a bomb, or ISIS, brought down a Russian airliner over the Sinai.
Business
In Chattanooga’s Wake, DHS Wants To Revive Terrorism Alert System
With terrorist-inspired attacks on the rise, the federal government may revise the unused successor to the Bush-era color alerts.
Business
The US Army’s Biggest Concern Right Now Is Congress
The Army, like the rest of the military, says its top worry is trying to prepare soldiers to fight when Congress can’t even give them a budget.
Threats
Obama Cancels Syrian Train-and-Equip Program
The Pentagon now plans to focus on training just key Syrian leaders and sending more arms — and air cover — to fighters already on the ground.
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