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The Times's Weak Defense of Homeland Security Grants

Massive security grants are steadily draining taxpayers' wallets, but are they keeping us safe?

The Forgotten History of the U.S. and Bin Ladin

Osama bin Laden could have been captured in 1998. Blame the American public for the twenty-one year delay.

The Inspirational and Aspirational Bin Ladin

The treasure trove found at bin Laden's compound is not a Rosetta Stone for unlocking terrorist secrets.

Sadr Returns

The latest move by the anti-American cleric is a sign that Iranian influence in Iraq is on the rise.

Encouraging Enemies to Gang Up Against Us

Whether it's Iran, Syria or terrorist groups, America has a knack for forcing adversaries to act in concert with one another.

The Revolving Door, Think Tanks and the MIC

There's no shortage of foreign-policy and military expertise in Washington—or conflicts of interest.

Is Obama's Comeback for Real?

Will the Republicans be able to stop President Obama before 2012?

Scandal at the Washington Post

The Post gets caught up in the academic-industrial complex.

Does the United States Want Japan to Fight China?

Why would the Japanese want to spend more on defense when the American military is right there?

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May 26, 2012