Defense

Chemical Weapons Have Begun to Leave Syria

Assad's regime appears to be complying with the arrangement set by the UN.

Defense

Analysis: The U.S. Is Giving Up on Middle East Democracy—and That's a Mistake

In prioritizing security over democracy promotion, the Obama administration is failing to address the root causes of extremism in the region.

Management

White House Pushes Back on Gates

The National Security Council is hitting back against criticisms of Vice President Biden from the former Defense secretary's new memoir.

Defense One

The Day Bob Gates Almost Quit

Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates praises and criticizes Obama, while revealing a deep exasperation for national security politics. By Kevin Baron

Management

Former Defense Secretary Bob Gates' Memoir Doesn't Make Anyone Look Good

Donald Rumsfeld's successor has penned a book that includes some sharply honest takes on his former colleagues.

Defense One

Iraq’s Best Hope for Peace Is Replacing Maliki

The United States may have made a mess in Iraq, but Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s reign has only made things worse. By Stephanie Gaskell

Pay & Benefits

Lawmaker Looks to Postal Service to Restore Military Pension Cut

Bill would reinstate full COLAs to working-age military retirees by ending Saturday mail delivery.

Nextgov

The Case of the Disappearing Health Record Presentations

Files are no longer on SPAWAR-LANT website.

Defense

Russian Attacks Raise Olympic Security Concerns

State Department pledges solidarity with Russia against terrorism.

Management

The Top 7 Federal Stories of the Year

From a government shutdown to a botched health care rollout, 2013 was a year to forget.

Nextgov

Justice Department to Spend up to $550,000 on LinkedIn Recruiting

The professional networking ads will draw more qualified attorneys, department officials say.

Nextgov

NSA Intercepts Laptops Purchased Online to Install Malware

When remote access hacking strategies don't work, the agency goes old school.

Nextgov

Analysis: Is NSA Surveillance Constitutional?

Depends on the judge, a Friday ruling in the agency's favor shows.

Defense

New Evidence Suggests Smoking Pot Might Help Veterans with PTSD

Experiments have shown the active ingredient in marijuana to be effective on the areas of the brain that regulate fear and anxiety.