Iraq’s Presidency Demands Suspension of Pro-Maliki Militias
Persistent complaints by Iraq's Kurdish parties over Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's creation of "Support Councils,"...
Sources: US to Begin Using Search Warrants in Iraq
Citing unidentified military sources, the Washington Times is reporting today that the US forces in...
Report: Hillary Clinton to Accept Position of Secretary of State
Though President-elect Barack Obama's office said it has yet to receive official confirmation, confidants of...
Rights Groups Have Big Plans for Obama
After eight years of President Bush expanding the power of the executive branch to unparalleled...
Russia to Allow NATO to Ship Supplies Across its Territory
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed an agreement today allowing Spain to use its territory to...
Taliban Sets Up Local Governments as Influence Grows in Southern Afghanistan
As the Taliban's influence in southern Afghanistan grows, the faction is setting up its own...
Iraq Pact May Violate Constitution, Scholars Warn
Constitutional law scholars yesterday warned a congressional subcommittee that the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA)...
Pentagon Officials Privately Condemn Iraq Pact
While the United States seems determined as a matter of policy to see to its...
Iraq Pact Spells End to Contractors’ Immunity
The US Departments of State and Defense have informed companies that provide the over 160,000...
Pakistan “Protests” US Drone Strike in Bannu
Updated 11/20 9:45 PM EST The Pakistani government has summoned US Ambassador Anne Patterson to...
Antiwar Groups Fear Hawkish Cabinet
As President-elect Barack Obama's national security team begins to take shape, there is increasing disquiet...
Pakistani Military to Tribesmen: Fight Against Taliban or Flee
Last week, the Pakistani government warned tribesmen in the restive Bajaur Agency to take action...
Intel Panel Report to Predict Fading US Role
The National Intelligence Council (NIC) is expected to release a draft copy of a report...
IAEA, Iran in Silent Standoff Over Nuclear Probe
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reports that Iran plans to start installing another 3,000...
Gen. Kayani Reiterates Support for NATO Afghan Mission, Calls for Halt of Drone Strikes
Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff General Parvez Kayani met with top NATO officials today, reaffirming...
