US Training Syrian Rebels in Jordan Washington claims its support is provided to moderates, but ability to ensure this is very poor
Global Opinion of Obama Drops Due to Foreign Policy According to a Pew study, majorities in many countries resent US unilateralism
UN Official: US Drone War in Pakistan is Illegal Ben Emmerson, UN special rapporteur, says they violate Pakistani sovereignty
Obama on Israeli TV: Would Take Iran ‘Over a Year Or So’ to Build a Nuclear Bomb Obama placates Israeli audience, contradicts US intelligence
Obama Chastises China for Alleged Cyber Attacks The US has not provided evidence of Beijing's alleged cyber offensives
CIA Boosts Support for Iraqi Militias The White House's aim is to stem the flow of al-Qaeda in Iraq fighters pouring into Syria
Intel Chief: Iran Cannot Secretly Divert Nuclear Material for a Bomb "Iran prefers to avoid direct confrontation with the United States," Clapper said
US Secrecy, Classification Procedures Increase Under Obama In 2012, the government rejected more FOIA requests than at any time since Obama took office
Brennan Confirmed After Rand Paul’s Anti-Drone Filibuster Paul's filibuster attracted unprecedented attention on Obama's expansive drone powers