Defense
Rules of engagement
As Americans ponder what kind of help to give the new Afghan army, they would do well to remember the lessons of Vietnam.
Defense
New INS tracking system for foreign students will likely be delayed
The Immigration and Naturalization Service’s new automated system for tracking foreign students living in the United States will probably not be ready by the end of January, as currently scheduled, according to a new report from the Justice Department’s inspector general.
Defense
Efforts to beef up port, rail security lose steam
After passage of an aviation security package last fall, security measures for railroads and ports appear to have all but drowned in a political quagmire.
Defense
Crusader becomes target in defense transition debate
Last week's decision to eliminate the Army's $11 billion Crusader artillery program illustrates the landmines Pentagon officials face as they try to move the military into the information age.
Defense