Keep Rand Paul Weird
Will the libertarian-leaning presidential candidate shed the differences that make him interesting?
National Defense
The Squeal of the War Hogs
Why do Lindsey Graham and John McCain think half a trillion dollars is not enough to defend the country?
The Right Is Wrong About Defense
Conservatives insist military outlays must remain high in order to sustain employment levels. Are they serious?
Motives Aside, the NSA Should Not Spy on Us
We may have more to fear from spies acting out of patriotic zeal than those acting out of power lust or economic interest.
Our Fruitless Quest for Missile Defense
We've spent 30 years and $200 billion, and what have we got to show for it?
The Iraq War's Unhappy Anniversary
Remembering the bipartisan efforts to expand the size and power of government.
Air Force Mulls Underground Tunnel Network for Nukes
Would make them harder for enemy to target
Susan Rice May Become National Security Adviser
Famously pushed out of Secretary of State consideration over Benghazi scandal
Covered at Reason 24/7: Hagel Walks Back Defense Budget Doom Talk
It's not the end of the world
Obama: Deep Cuts a Threat to National Security
No word on what effect foreign policy might have on national security
More Countries Eye Patriot Missiles to Deal with Threats
Cheap missiles may come from Iran and China, increasing market for defenses
Stealth Cold War Coming Between US and China
Technology showdown in the air of the South Pacific
Defense Lawmakers Plead for Action to Avoid Sequestration
Please don't take away their sweet, delicious pork!
The President As Planetary Policeman
The GOP's military hawks squawk louder than its budget hawks.
Blackwater Training for Canadian Troops Was Unauthorized
The controversial firm didn't have approval from the U.S. State Department
Teddy Bear Invasion
The Belarussian Air Defense Chief has been fired after a Swedish plane entered Belarus' airspace and dropped hundreds of teddy bears.
Bin Laden, Al-Qaeda, and How Government Always Wins The War on Terror
How can the U.S. stop fighting when the threat is so dire, but we've almost won?
No Pilot, No Problem
The future of military aviation is unmanned. The sooner it comes, the better.
Ron Paul Should Be Proud to Be 'Outside the Mainstream'
The Texas congressman is the only Republican presidential candidate who breaks decisively with the status quo.
Ron Paul Challenges Mindless Militarism
The Texas Republican's foreign policy perspective is desperately needed in the 2012 campaign.
