Andrew Bacevich

White House Chief of Staff John Kelly pauses during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington,

The White House suggests no one should question its chief of staff

A historian, who lost a son in Iraq, says the White House is putting military officers on a sort of pedestal that doesn't serve democracy.

The White House suggests no one should question its chief of staff
Smoke and flames rose over a hill after air strikes near the Syrian town of Kobani last year.

A former US military officer warns that efforts to target ISIS shouldn't 'hijack' US policy

A former US military officer warns that efforts to target ISIS shouldn't 'hijack' US policy
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Veterans have mixed feelings about Budweiser's 'A Hero's Welcome' Super Bowl ad

Veterans have mixed feelings about Budweiser's 'A Hero's Welcome' Super Bowl ad
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Obama limits US spying on the anniversary of Eisenhower's warning about the military-industrial complex

Obama limits US spying on the anniversary of Eisenhower's warning about the military-industrial complex
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How a Troops Draw Down in Afghanistan Could Make Sense

How a Troops Draw Down in Afghanistan Could Make Sense

Will Drones in Libya Help Overthrow Gadhafi?

Will Drones in Libya Help Overthrow Gadhafi?

US drones set sites on Gadhafi's Libya

Military leaders in the United States are fighting against Moammar Gadhafi using unmanned airplanes. But the use of drones may provide only the illusion of security.

US drones set sites on Gadhafi's Libya

McChrystal apologizes for Afghan civilian deaths

Civilian deaths in NATO strike over weekend undermines overall mission in Afghanistan says US military commanders.

McChrystal apologizes for Afghan civilian deaths
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US diplomat resigns over Afghan war

A senior US diplomat in Afghanistan has resigned in protest at the war against the Taliban, the Washington Post reports. Jeb Sharp discussed the resignation with Andrew Bacevich and Peter Bergen.

US diplomat resigns over Afghan war
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Afghanistan troop level debate heats up

This week will mark the eight-year anniversary of the war in Afghanistan, and the casualty rate is ticking upward. The loss of eight more troops in eastern Afghanistan, lendsmore urgency to the debate over what the next steps will be in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan troop level debate heats up