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Ralph Peters asserts that while many problems contribute to the “comprehensive failure” that is the Middle East, one of the most important is not addressed: unjust borders [“Blood borders,” June]. He insists …

Rep. Ike Skelton said he would revive the subcommittee on investigations and examine contract abuses and mistakes in the conduct of the war in Iraq if Democrats take control of the House …

Since the fall of the Taliban in November 2001, Afghan leaders and the international community have worked in concert to devise a political compact and an economic recovery strategy. So far, this …

Excerpted from “War Made New”

The MH-47E Chinook touched down at Landing Zone Albatross at 2:00 A.M. on Friday, October 19, 2001, halfway around the world from New York City, where the …

for having the integrity to spell out home truths.

In a series of pointed statements that should rightly leave many in the White House and Congress uncomfortable, the general said he must …

Afghanistan’s winter of discontent will throw NATO daunting challenges that extend far beyond skirmishes with the Taliban. In their thoughtful essay, Greg Mills and Terence McNamee conclude that answering the thorny question …

Success in Afghanistan depends on success in Pakistan

Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away — that is, the 2000 presidential race — candidate George W. Bush could not recall the …

for further fanning the fire over whether to quit Iraq. The panel, led by former U.S. Secretary of State James Baker, let it be known publicly in October that it was considering …

Expansion plans leave many in Army Special Forces uneasy

he impending expansion of Army special operations forces laid out in this year’s Quadrennial Defense Review is spreading waves of unease throughout the …

What Democratic gains will mean for the military

Election Day is around the corner, and partisans are looking forward to — or dreading — the prospect that Democrats will take control of …