Foreign Policy

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CIA Director David Petraeus Resigns

The former four-star general cited an extramarital affair. Here's his resignation letter.

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| Fri Nov. 9, 2012 1:47 PM PST
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Space Warfare and the Future of US Global Power

Horses and bayonets no more—the US military is increasingly investing in space technology.

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| Thu Nov. 8, 2012 11:58 AM PST
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Would a President Romney Mean War With Iran?

The Republican candidate is surrounded by hawkish advisers who want to stick it to Iran.

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| Mon Nov. 5, 2012 11:23 AM PST
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What Would Romney Do: National Security

Here are nine possible outcomes of Romney's plans for "an American century" should he win the presidency.

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| Sat Nov. 3, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

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GOP's Benghazi Smoking Gun Goes Up in Smoke

Republicans claim they've found evidence the Obama administration lied about the cause of the attack on the US consulate. They haven't.

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| Thu Oct. 25, 2012 6:39 AM PDT

The Disposition Matrix

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| Wed Oct. 24, 2012 10:52 PM PDT
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Romney Still Wants to Indict Ahmadinejad for Violating Genocide Convention

This has been a (rather bizarre) Romney talking point for years.

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| Tue Oct. 23, 2012 10:32 AM PDT
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Who Knew? Romney Agrees With Obama on Foreign Policy

Turns out Romney likes Obama's foreign policy.

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| Tue Oct. 23, 2012 11:00 AM PDT
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Obama Schools Romney

The president showcased his national security achievements at the final debate, while Romney played it conspicuously safe.

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| Mon Oct. 22, 2012 11:47 PM PDT

Will the Candidates End the "Climate Silence" Tonight?

Groups pressure presidential candidates to say something–anything–about climate change.

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| Mon Oct. 22, 2012 12:56 PM PDT
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Romney Won't Say Exactly What He'd Do With State, But We Can Guess

Maybe the GOP candidate should be asked about it at the debate.

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| Mon Oct. 22, 2012 11:40 AM PDT
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A Reader's Guide to the Foreign Policy Debate

From Benghazi to bin Laden and beyond, here's everything you need to know for tonight's presidential showdown.

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| Mon Oct. 22, 2012 10:54 AM PDT

The Benghazi Controversy, Explained

It's sure to be a highlight of tonight's foreign policy debate. Here's what you need to know.

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| Sat Oct. 20, 2012 9:48 AM PDT

Why Romney Screwed Up the Libya Question

Romney didn't have his facts straight, thanks to the conservative media.

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| Wed Oct. 17, 2012 7:20 AM PDT
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Bush-Appointed Judge Smacks Down Bush and Obama's Military Commissions

The verdict in the Hamdan case could impact future military commissions trials.

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| Tue Oct. 16, 2012 12:15 PM PDT

Some Lessons From Benghazi

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| Mon Oct. 15, 2012 10:17 PM PDT

Conservatives Need to Put Up or Shut Up on Syria

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| Sun Oct. 14, 2012 6:57 PM PDT

WATCH: It's the Foreign Policy, Stupid! [Fiore Cartoon]

When it comes to foreign policy, are Obama and Romney really all that different?

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| Fri Oct. 12, 2012 1:21 PM PDT

Paul Ryan's Ridiculous Talking Points on Libya

Inquiry into the Benghazi attacks is legitimate, but the veep candidate sticks to falsehoods and catchphrases.

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| Fri Oct. 12, 2012 12:49 PM PDT

Sorry, Team Obama: Scrutinizing the Libya Attacks Isn't Just Partisan Politics

Republicans' cynical tactics aside, getting to the bottom of the attacks is a serious matter.

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| Thu Oct. 11, 2012 4:34 PM PDT