Administration’s first national security plan focuses on international cooperation

by Jessica Binsch | May 27, 2010 | National Security

WASHINGTON – The United States must strengthen international partnerships and rebuild its own economy to create a strong national security, President Barack Obama said in his first national security plan, which was released Thursday. The strategy strongly...

Army graduate school teaches lessons from Iraq and Afghanistan

by Jessica Binsch | May 20, 2010 | National Security

Down Middleton, Army photographer General Peter W. Chiarelli, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, honors School of Advanced Military Studies graduate Col. John DeJarnette for his outstanding thesis. Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. WASHINGTON – Army Maj. Randall Wenner is...

Afghan leader’s visit succeeds in showing unity, but comes up short on strategy

by Jessica Binsch | May 13, 2010 | National Security

Diane Rusignola President Hamid Karzai addresses President Barack Obama at a news conference Wednesday at the White House, where the two leaders sought to demonstrate unity. WASHINGTON – It would be difficult to tell that the U.S. and Afghanistan had any disagreements...

Obama: US on right track in Afghanistan, but struggle against Taliban remains difficult

by Jessica Binsch | May 12, 2010 | National Security

By Diane Rusignola President Barack Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai address reporters at a news conference at the East Room of the White House Wednesday. WASHINGTON – While acknowledging that the fight ahead will be difficult, President Barack Obama said...

US looks to long-term commitment in Afghanistan

by Jessica Binsch | May 11, 2010 | National Security

Jessica Binsch/MNSSecretary of State Hillary Clinton looks on as Afghan President Hamid Karzai addresses reporters at the State Department. An Afghan delegation is visiting Washington this week to meet with U.S. leaders. WASHINGTON – Secretary of State Hillary Clinton...