Syrian Civil War Looks Like Worst-Case Scenario for Meddling Turkey | De facto Kurdish independence and security vacuum
Reports Citing Intelligence on Iran Weapons Program Lack Credibility
The Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported on Tuesday that new intelligence information indicates "Iran has made greater progress on developing components for its nuclear weapons program than the West had previously realized," although it offered almost no evidence for...
Above the Law: Court Throws Out Warrantless Wiretap Suit
Above the Law: Court Throws Out Warrantless Wiretap Suit | Feds can’t be sued for illegally spying
Report: Obama Told Donors Romney Wants Petraeus for VP Slot
President Obama mentioned to a top fundraiser this week that he believes Republican candidate for President Mitt Romney wants to nominate CIA chief Gen. David Petraeus as his vice presidential candidate, according to the Drudge Report. The White House quickly denied...
Yemen Troops Could Lose Control of Key Southern City
Yemen Troops Could Lose Control of Key Southern City | Says Interior Ministry didn’t keep promises of support
Iraq, Kurdistan Reach Deal on Syrian Border Security
Iraq, Kurdistan Reach Deal on Syrian Border Security | US pushes sides to withdraw troops from ‘disputed’ area near Syria
Pentagon Drops Plan to Close Domestic Military Bases
The Defense Department is abandoning its plan to close several domestic military bases across the country, claiming to focus instead on closing military installations overseas, according to Secretary Leon Panetta. "I had no illusions that [base closures] would be an...
NATO Kills Haqqani ‘Leader’ in Airstrike
NATO Kills Haqqani ‘Leader’ in Airstrike | Heretofore unheard of ‘leader’ was sitting under a tree
Senators Waffle on Harsh Anti-Leak Bill
Members of the Senate Intelligence Committee say they are considering softening pending legislation meant to crack down on national security leaks after it came under criticism from civil libertarians. A bill already approved by the committee would strip intelligence...
Israeli DM: Sinai Attack Should Be ‘Wake-Up Call’ to Egypt’s President
Israeli DM: Sinai Attack Should Be ‘Wake-Up Call’ to Egypt’s President | Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood sees strike as attempt to undermine Mursi