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Lawsuit seeks records regarding 2000 V-22 Osprey crash

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Lawsuit seeks records regarding 2000 V-22 Osprey crash

A Republican Congressman wants further information as to why Marine pilots were incorrectly faulted for a 2000 MV-22 that claimed the lives of 17 other Marines.

Commentary: Arnaud de Borchgrave // 1 decade ago

Commentary: Geopolitical conundrum

“Why the U.S.-Pakistani Alliance Isn’t Worth the Trouble,” says former Pakistani Ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani.

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Commentary: Precursor to Pakistani coup?

Is the Pakistani army getting ready to seize power again?

Commentary: Arnaud de Borchgrave // 1 decade ago

Commentary: Black swans galore

To avoid a “Vietnam redux” disaster, Henry Kissinger is suggesting broadening an Afghan settlement to include Iran, China, Russia, Pakistan and India.

Defense News // 1 decade ago

Jones elected to General Dynamics board

Retired Gen. James L. Jones, a former commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, has been elected to the board of directors of General Dynamics.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

Countries to fight transnational crime

The U.S. national security adviser said Tuesday at an international meeting in Russia that nations must work together to eradicate transnational crime.

Issue of the Day // 1 decade ago

Obama picks heavy hitters for U.S. defense team

President-elect Barack Obama has chosen a highly experienced, pragmatic A-team to run U.S. national security during his administration. He appears to have opted for forceful, passionate individuals who can be expected to clash on some key issues. The talent level looks high. But the dangers of serious collisions between key individuals on major policy issues down the road are already clear.

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Commission says Iraq making slow progress

A U.S. commission of military experts says Iraqi security forces are making progress but are not ready to assume responsibility for security in Iraq.

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Report suggests scrapping Iraqi police

A commission established by Congress will recommend purging Iraq’s police force of corrupt officers and Shiite militants suspected in sectarian killings.

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Afghan opium breaks all records, U.S. says

Afghanistan's opium crop, which provides almost all the world's heroin, has broken all records despite U.S.-sponsored purge efforts, the White House says.

James Logan Jones, Jr. (born December 19, 1943) is the former United States National Security Advisor and a retired United States Marine Corps General.

During his military career, he served as Commander, United States European Command (COMUSEUCOM) and Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) from 2003 to 2006 and as the 32nd Commandant of the Marine Corps from July 1999 to January 2003. Jones retired from the Marine Corps on February 1, 2007, after 40 years of service.

After retiring from the Marine Corps, Jones remained involved in national security and foreign policy issues. In 2007, Jones served as chairman of the Congressional Independent Commission on the Security Forces of Iraq, which investigated the capabilities of the Iraqi police and armed forces. In November 2007, he was appointed by the U.S. Secretary of State as special envoy for Middle East security. He served as chairman of the Atlantic Council from June 2007 to January 2009, when he assumed the post of National Security Advisor which he held until November 2010.

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