Debate over Action in Pakistan is about Competing Risks
As Food Prices Rise, Increasing Production Critical
Inspection of Navy Ships Returns Disconcerting Report
Iran-U.S. Cooperation in Iraq against Sadr
Victory for Iraq Forces in Basra
U.S. Information Operations at Home
Difficult Role for Justice in the War on Terror

The New York Times today published a remarkable story on the orchestrated use of retired military officers to push the administration’s rationale for war and, more recently, progress in Iraq.
Read “Behind Military Analysts, the Pentagon’s Hidden Hand.”
It’s a lengthy but important read that raises questions about the shaping of news by the Pentagon and the Bush […]

Commentary: Speaking of Two Wars in Iraq
GAO Report Finds Fault with Counter-Terrorism Strategy in Pakistan
NDU Report Offers Bleak Analysis on Iraq
Concrete Wall Intended to Aid Security Efforts in Sadr City
Assessing the Significance of Al Qaeda’s Financial Challenge - Story on Page 7
Australian Drought Threatens Food Supply, Prices Rise
Arab Opinion Poll Shows Optimism in Case of […]

The GAO released a scathing report to Congress today, detailing the threat posed by al Qaeda emanating from Pakistan’s Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and criticizing the executive branch for failing to develop a comprehensive counterterrorism strategy to meet the threat. 
This is a wake-up call to every American to snap out of their zombie-like focus […]

Debate on Cyber Threat - Terrorism or Nuisance?
Afghan Leader Claims Focus on Iraq Delaying Progress in Afghanistan
Former Officials Claim Missile Threat Exaggerated, Shield Won’t Protect
New CO2 Emissions Target for the U.S., Without Legislation

Commentary: Women in the Military Fighting a Two-Front Battle
Commentary: Predictions of Post-Departure Iraq Must Be Made Public

(from Tuesday, April 15)

Opinion Poll of Arab World Not Encouraging

China Rises to #1 in World Pollution
Iraq Removes Top Police and Military Commanders after Difficulties in Basra
Struggling for Survival in the Iraqi Economy
Commentary: Al Qaeda Seeking to Blend its Way into the US
Analysis: How Anbar Became a Cause for Optimism

Iraqi Unit Flees Post, Despite American’s Plea
This is an interesting snapshot of the challenges we face in training the Iraqi army. An extensive quote to capture the mood of the story:
Abandoning the stronghold, however, would allow the militias to move in again and seed the road with roadside bombs. Other Iraqi units had […]

Over the past couple of weeks, we have learned a lot more about the decision to use torture by the Bush Administration. Some important news included:

The revelation that specific interrogation techniques where discussed at a Principals’ Committee meeting, which included Vice President Cheney, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice, Secretary […]

Emergency Notifications via Text Message and Other Developments in Homeland Security

Political Parties with Militias to be Excluded from Elections in Iraq

Still No Peace for Kenya

No Explanation for Postponing Iran-UN Nuclear Talks

Commentary: Debate Over Iraq War Within the Pentagon