World Jul 18 Watch 12:24 Slow pace of Ukraine’s counteroffensive prompts military strategy questions U.S. Joint Chiefs chairman Gen. Mark Milley described Ukraine's effort to retake territory in the east and south as a tough and difficult fight. Forces have been slowed by minefields and intense Russian resistance. To learn more about the offensive… By William Brangham, Dan Sagalyn, Teresa Cebrian Aranda
World Dec 17 Why Japan is boosting its arms budget and ‘counterstrike capability’ Japan this week adopted a new national security strategy to gain a more offensive footing and improve its resilience to protect itself from growing risks from China, North Korea and Russia. By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press
World Dec 16 As regional threats rise, Japan shifts away from defense-only strategy Japan on Friday adopted a national security strategy declaring plans to possess preemptive strike capability and cruise missiles within years to give itself more offensive footing against threats from neighboring China, Russia and North Korea. By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press
Politics Nov 01 Karzai Challenger Withdraws from Runoff Vote Afghan President Hamid Karzai's main election challenger said Sunday that he will withdraw from a planned Nov. 7 runoff, casting new doubts on the legitimacy of the Afghan government as the Obama administration debates U.S. strategy in the region.
Sep 13 Watch Former U.S. Officials Examine President’s Iraq Stance Testimony from Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker has raised questions about the next step in the war in Iraq. Former national security adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski and former State Department counselor Philip Zelikow discuss President Bush's plans. Continue watching
Apr 02 Watch Congress, White House Compete for Control of War Policy The constitutional battle between Congress and President Bush over Iraq war policy continued Monday. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., threatened to cut off funding for the war if the president vetoes a spending bill that includes a timetable for… Continue watching
Nov 09 Watch Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld’s Colleagues Debate His Legacy Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's surprise resignation has triggered debate over his relationship with the military, his handling of the Iraq war and his efficacy as leader. A former colleague and a former assistant secretary of defense discuss the legacy of… Continue watching