Blog Posts

Devotion to Duty

Paul R. Pillar | Jan 23, 2012

The nation relies on public servants executing their duties instead of their preferences. David Petraeus is a prime example.

Paul R. Pillar | Nov 03, 2011

Congress has done too little of its proper functions. And now it's moving in on the executive branch's turf.

Joshua Rovner | Oct 18, 2011

Accusations about politicized intelligence and manipulated analyses fly as Petraeus settles in at the Agency.

Paul R. Pillar | Sep 22, 2011

Jacob Heilbrunn | Sep 06, 2011

The Bureau thinks America's closest ally is worth keeping closer tabs on.

Christopher A. Preble | Jun 21, 2011

Think the Eagles’ Hotel California: we can check out, but we can never leave.

Jacob Heilbrunn | Jun 09, 2011

Shades of the Moscow purge trials in the case against NSA whistle-blower Thomas Drake.

Paul R. Pillar | May 13, 2011

Excitement over Osama's treasure trove has deteriorated into finger pointing, false accusations and outright lies.

Paul R. Pillar | May 04, 2011

Jacob Heilbrunn | Apr 18, 2011

As it turns out, Assad isn't just paranoid. The U.S. really is conspiring against him.