America's Nation-Building Follies
The U.S. record at nation-building isn't much better at home than abroad.
Military
Group Wants Impartial Military Justice System
Commanding officers can currently overrule juries and judges
Pentagon Suspends Medals for Drone Pilots, Cyber Warfare
Following backlash about keyboard commandos
Rand Paul vs. the "Forever War"
The Republican senator takes aim at modern conservative orthodoxy.
Success Rate of Israel's Iron Dome Defense System Questioned
Although Israeli officials say 84 percent of rockets from Gaza were intercepted an American missile expert claims the rate of success was much lower
Kim Jong Un Tells Troops to be on "Maximum Alert"
Tensions between North Korea and South Korea continue to rise
Five American Soldiers Die in Helicopter Crash in Afghanistan
Yesterday was the deadliest day for American forces so far in 2013
Karzai Says US and Taliban Have Shared Goals
Afghan president suggests both benefit from a destabilized Afghanistan
US Admiral Sees Climate Change as Big Threat to Pacific Nations
Rising sea levels, storms could cause problems, conflict between island nations
Navy Reducing Drug War Efforts in Latin America
Problem is they use those activities to test technology
White House Says the US is Safe From North Korean Missile Attack
The reclusive Stalinist regime made new threats after U.N. sanctions were approved
British Government Announces Plans to Bring Troops Home From Germany
Something American policymakers perhaps ought to consider
Russia Fears Cutting Troops' Cigarette Rations Could Cause Riots
And don't even mention vodka
Anti-Hagel Sentiment on Display at AIPAC Conference
New Secretary of Defense has many in the pro-Israel lobby worried
Covered at Reason 24/7: Hagel Walks Back Defense Budget Doom Talk
It's not the end of the world
U.S. and South Korea Begin Military Drills
Move comes amid renewed tensions with North Korea
Pentagon Says F-35 Joint Strike Fighters Can Fly Again
Were grounded after crack in engine blade was found
Bradley Manning Says He Leaked Documents in Order to Begin War Debate
Pleaded guilty yesterday, faces 20 years in prison as well as a possible life sentence if the prosecution successfully pursue 12 more charges
Soldiers Can Expect a Straight-Talking Secretary of Defense
Speaking to enlisted soldiers Chuck Hagel said, "You'll always know that you have a secretary of defense that will deal straight with you. I'll be honest. I'll be direct. I'll expect the same from you."
French Forces Engaged in Heavy Fighting in Northern Mali
Fighting Islamic militants in mountains
Hagel Wins Confirmation as Defense Secretary
Might be just a tad hobbled by all the political fuss
Katrina General Wants National Guard To Address Chicago Violence
They want to disarm you and put the military in the streets
Skirmishes Break Out in Northern Mali Town of Gao
French and Malian soldiers still battling Islamic militants
Rwandan Army Says it's Holding Over 280 Troops Who Deserted on Island in Lake Kivu
Says the soldiers are undergoing "re-education"
Sen. Shelby Announces Support for Hagel Nomination
Had originally voted against bringing nomination to a vote
