Civilian Control of the Military is Core to Our Democracy
A war-monger like General Mattis doesn’t make for a thoughtful secretary of defense, Phyllis Bennis tells MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell.
VIDEO: Does Floating Hagel Balloon Show Obama’s Posture Towards Iran?
Hagel has been a “realist” towards Iran which infuriates Neo-cons and AIPAC, but will Obama fight for him?
The Case Against Kerry
President Obama’s selection of John Kerry as the next secretary of state sends the wrong signal to America’s allies and adversaries alike.
Dear Secretary Panetta: U.S. Taxpayers Have Better Things to Do With Their Money Than Fund Nukes in Europe
The Project for Government Oversight has written a letter to Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta reminding him that it’s U.S. taxpayers who pay for nuclear weapons in Europe.
New Report Outlines Bold Changes to the Security Budget, as Gates Makes Way for Panetta
As President Obama asks Republicans to cut “sacred cows” from the budget and make security budget cuts, report discusses ways to shift our security resources.
Obama’s Foreign Policy Challenges
The NewsHour online edition hosts a debate on Obama’s foreign policy appointees and the challenges facing the new administration