In the beginning, the Obama administration directed a spotlight toward its careful, thoughtful decision-making process on Afghanistan. National security meetings were announced, photographed and highlighted in background briefings to the media. President Obama would apply the methods of the academy to the art of war - the University of Chicago meets West Point - thus assuring a skittish public that deliberation had preceded decision. ...more

November 20, 2009

Iran's potential to shut down nearly 40 percent of the world's oil trade represents a weapon possibly more powerful than its missiles, gunboats or any arms system Tehran claims to possess. ...more

December 2, 2007

Osama bin Laden scolded his al-Qaida followers in Iraq and other insurgents Monday, saying they have 'been lax' for failing to overcome fanatical tribal loyalties and unite in the fight against U.S. troops. ...more

October 23, 2007