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National Security Brief: March 19, 2010

Posted by Eric Sayers
Friday, March 19, 2010 at 08:51 AM

News Arrests halt UN contact with Taliban India Navy to survey islands of Mauritius McChrystal lays out campaign for Kandahar Sheehan: gays weakened European militaries Gitmo suspects allowed laptops while in custody Clinton calls Israel's moves to ease tension ‘useful' Preliminary design of free electron laser weapon completed Mattis to testify at Haditha hearing Defense officials says Afghan program was authorized US open to more arms sales to Taiwan Obama cancellation accepted by Australia and Indonesia US denies reports of discussions with China of N. Korea contingency ...
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National Security Brief: March 18, 2010

Posted by Eric Sayers
Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 06:26 AM

News US says Okinawa base needed to defend Japan US drone strike "killed key al Qaeda man" Change comes to Myanmar only on Junta's terms F-35 hovers for first time Clinton arrives in Moscow US begins transfer of detainees to Gol Napolitano freezes virtual fence funds Taliban uses fear campaign in Marjah Navy: LCS fuel disparity not a deal breaker US Commander says bringing bin Laden to justice remains goal US sees chances, risks in China's military buildup Singapore defense minister: US will bounce back S. Korea-US military exercise concludes S. Korea has ability...
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National Security Brief: March 16, 2010

Posted by Eric Sayers
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 09:05 AM

News US reigning in special forces in Afghanistan DOD concurs with GAO on Army modernization Thai red-shirts splash blood in anti-government protest Israelis worry about their missile shield Guardian Council approves Iranian government's budget Army Third Corps joins US Forces-Iraq US missile attack kills 9 in Pakistan US hands control of prison to Iraq China drags feet on Iran nuke sanctions US-Indonesian military deal uncertain ahead of Obama visit Taiwan Premier sets conditions for cross-strait talks on military CBMs Iran plans to execute 6 arrested in protests North...
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National Security Brief: March 15, 2010

Posted by Eric Sayers
Monday, March 15, 2010 at 08:52 AM

News US grounds 104 hornets after more cracks discovered Thai PM rejects protest ultimatum Justice, CIA clash over probe of interrogator IDs White House wants faster export approval Moscow: nuclear weapons deal with US is near Generals agree: successful Iraqi election solidifies US force drawdown timetable Yemen airstrike kills 2 al-Qaeda leaders Earmey speaks his mind on Corps issues Red tape complicates SF mission in Pakistan As woman join subs, male force holds steady Absence of US flag in Haiti sparks controversy China delivers Venezuela jets for anti-drug fight ...
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National Security Brief: March 11, 2010

Posted by Eric Sayers
Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 08:15 AM

News US Army plan takes fire from Congress, DOD, GAO USAF: were sticking with tanker RfP Tight race in Iraq could mean weeks of horse-trading Putin visiting India for defense, nuclear deals New Israel drones can reach Iran Iran's Taliban support ‘pretty limited' Rethink alcohol ban in war zone, Webbs says Obama pledges US aid to Haiti N. Korea trade falls for first time in decade: report Tanker deal gives a lift to Boeing US pundits echo Seoul on OPCON US base problem drags on We don't want proxy wars in Afghanistan, Karzai says Commentary: "Evil as...
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National Security Brief: March 10, 2010

Posted by Eric Sayers
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 08:33 AM

News Some troops may leave Afghanistan early Indonesia says Bali bomber is dead 1-star: Marjah strategy has been effective No solo EADS bid for US tanker: Gallois White House: US will not rush Russia nuke deal Gates in Saudi Arabia to discuss Iran Yanukovych offers key Ukraine post to reformer Biden meets Abas amid row over East Jerusalem building Comfort returning home from Haiti mission Haitians wary of US military reduction N. Korea creates mid-range ballistic missile unit Japan's nuke envoy to visit Seoul for N. Korea talks Commentary: "The PLA raises...
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