Defense

Russia and Syria Like John Kerry's 'Rhetorical' Idea for Averting War

Secretary of State offered the idea in response to a journalist's question.

Defense

How the Military's 'Bro' Culture Turns Women Into Targets

The sexual-assault epidemic is rooted in a hypermasculine ethos that fosters predation.

Defense

Assad Presents His Defense Against the U.S.

Syrian president claims there is no evidence tying him to Aug. 21 chemical attacks.

Nextgov

Video: The Daily Show Takes on the VA Hospital System

In a segment called 'Ignoring Private Ryan,' Jon Stewart checks in with the problematic agency.

Defense

Iran Warns of Reprisal for U.S. Action In Syria

Escalating tensions against Syria have provoked responses throughout the region.

Defense

John Kerry Makes the Syria Case to the Liberal Public

Secretary of State argues military intervention would not be the same as the U.S. going to war.

Defense

The Democratic Congressman Who Thinks He Can Stop the Syria War

"You're going to see Democrats and Republicans lining up against this," Alan Grayson says.

Nextgov

Industry Backlash Against Surveillance Jeopardizes Cybersecurity

NSA admissions of mass data collection could harm relations with private sector.

Defense

Why the U.S. Didn't Anticipate Syria's Chemical Attack

U.S. intelligence officials had obtained, but not 'processed' intercepted communications between Syrian officials.

Management

Analysis: The Only Way to Restore Trust in the NSA

The public has no faith left in the intelligence community or what the president says about it. A strong, independent special prosecutor needs to clean up the mess.

Defense

National Security Adviser: Administration Has 'No Expectation' of Losing Syria Vote

Susan Rice says she is 'quite confident' Congress will authorize a limited intervention in Syria.

Defense

Internal Benghazi Report Details State Department Security Flaws

Risk assessments of embassies and consulates in dangerous areas are determined by 'experience and intuition.'

Defense

The Senate's Compromise Syria Plan Comes With a Time Limit

Military action could last 60 days, with a possible 30-day extension.

Defense

Kerry: 'Humanity's Red Line' Crossed in Syria

Top Obama administration officials make the case for a military strike before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Defense

Obama Gets Two Crucial Republican Yeses on Syria

House Republican leaders John Boehner and Eric Cantor are on board.

Defense One

'Mass Chaos': Diplomats Warned Obama Syria Was Inevitable

For months, diplomats told the White House to get involved in Syria, or pay a greater price down the road. Well, here we are. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

Defense One

Syrian Rebel Commander Idris Prepared to Testify to Congress

Supporters say they may bring Syria’s rebels leaders from the front lines to the witness tables of Capitol Hill, should Congress balk. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

Defense

The U.S. Is Doing an Awful Lot of Spying on Pakistan

Pakistan appears to have created a real renaissance opportunity for America's spying apparatus, raising numerous red flags.