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Panelists spoke about Douglas Feith’s book War and Decision: Inside the Pentagon at the Dawn of the War on Terrorism, published by Harper. The book and discussion focused on the response by …

Carlos Pascal moderated a panel discussion titled, “The Way Forward in Iraq: An Examination of the Petraeus-Crocker Progress Report.” Topics included an analysis of the Iraq situation, the c…

Mr. Rodman and Lieutenant General Sharp spoke to reporters about the Iraq Metrics Report, which measures progress in Iraq in the political, economic, and security fields. They then took ques…

The House Armed Services Committee held a hearing on “Afghanistan: Operations and Reconstruction.” Government officials testified about combating the illicit drug trade and building politi…

The committee heard testimony about tsunami relief programs to help victims in the devastated areas bordering the Indian Ocean, international cooperation in providing monetary and physical a…

Witnesses testified before the committee on U.S. actions in Afghanistan in preparation for that country’s upcoming presidential election. They talked about the outlook for the election in Oc…

Officials testified about the role of U.S. forces following the transfer of sovereignty to Iraqi authorities. Among the issues they addressed were the current security challenges, building a…

The House Government Reform Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations held a hearing on Iraqi perceptions of U.S. actions. Witnesses testified about th…

Witnesses testified about reconstruction efforts and military operations in Afghanistan. Among the topics they addressed were the progress made towards establishing a permanent government, t…

Officials testified about military and diplomatic reconstruction efforts in Iraq and about government preparations for the transition of Iraqi sovereignty to Iraqi authorities on June 30, 20…

Witnesses testified about military operations and obligations overseas. Among the topics they addressed were missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, transferring power to Iraqi authorities and bui…

Witnesses testified regarding the implementation and coordination of U.S. policy in Afghanistan. Among the issues addressed were increasing violence, the inability of the Afghan central gove…

Defense and State Department officials testified before the Committee on International Relations: Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific about potential relocation and reduction of milita…

Witnesses testified in front of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee about relations with Colombia and efforts to eliminate drug production and trafficking. Among the issues they addres…

Defense Department officials testified about military operations in Afghanistan, the force posture of the U.S. Central Command, and budget issues.

Appearing via a remote link from the Pentagon, Assistant Defense Secretary Peter Rodman talked about the United States military and diplomatic efforts in Afghanistan. He also responded to vi…

In an effort to introduce reporters to new members of the Bush administration, Assistant Defense Secretary Peter Rodman spoke about his position and answered questions about a variety of iss…

Andrew Grove, chairman of Intel, delivered the keynote address at the World Affairs Council’s 25th anniversary dinner.

Experts spoke about an upcoming U.S.-Russia summit. They said that the talks would center on arms control, and particularly on U.S. desires to develop an antimissile defense system. Other is…

Panelists talked about the Russian presidential elections, and its implications for U.S.-Russian relations. Acting President and former KGB officer Vladimir Putin won the election with 52 pe…