| 单词 | defense policy |
| 例句 | “The political value of these weapons is immense,” says Franklin C. Miller, who was President George W. Bush’s senior director for defense policy and arms control, referring to the B61s. Meet the nuke the U.S. keeps in Europe, waiting to not be used 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z The Chinese military announced after the visit that it was halting dialogue with the United States among regional commanders, and on defense policy coordination and military maritime safety. Pentagon fails to restart military talks, exchanges that China severed over Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z House gridlock threatens to sidetrack a critical defense policy bill — the National Defense Authorization Act. Not having a House speaker is threatening these key areas 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z There is no indication, at least so far, that their disappearances signal a change in China’s foreign or defense policies. China’s defense minister has been MIA for a month. His ministry isn’t making any comment 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z From free trade to defense policy, Mr. Trump has blazed new directions for Republicans, and party voters have followed. Trump tests the strength of his pro-life support with a more nuanced stance on abortion 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z “This is an interactive, two-sided competition,” said Stephen Biddle, a senior fellow for defense policy at the Council on Foreign Relations. Ukraine is building an advanced army of drones. For now, pilots improvise with duct tape and bombs 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z Franchetti he was concerned that while deterrence is the cornerstone of U.S. defense policy, it works only if the deterrent is credible. Milestone Navy nominee faces some familiar questions at Senate grilling 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z The annual U.S. defense policy bill is widely supported by Republicans and is typically considered as must-pass because it authorizes pay increases as well as compensation for troops in harm’s way. Not having a House speaker is threatening these key areas 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z In December, Japan announced a historic break with its pacifist defense policy by saying it would adopt offensive capabilities and purchase cruise missiles. Japanese political leader Taro Aso calls for peace in the Taiwan Strait as Tokyo expands defense 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z The new defense policy paper released by Little contained no specifics about increases in spending, equipment or troops, with those details expected to be finalized in a later plan. New Zealand to boost its defense capabilities as it faces increasing tensions in the Pacific 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z The sharply partisan arguments over the House legislation veered from a bipartisan tradition of finding consensus on national defense policy. Senate passes defense bill with bipartisan support, but clash looms with House over social issues 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z The continuing effort to improve that contentious relationship exemplifies how Japan has changed its national priorities and its defense policy since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Japan Affirms Plans for Deeper Regional Ties to Counter China 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z The partisan debate over the House legislation veered from a bipartisan tradition of finding consensus on national defense policy. Senate passes defense bill with bipartisan support, but clash looms with House over social issues 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z According to NBC News, McConnell was in the process of making opening remarks regarding an annual defense policy bill when he froze up, standing in silence at the podium for 19 seconds. "You OK, Mitch?": McConnell freezes up during news conference, causing concern for his health 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z By broad bipartisan margins, senators voted to add the measures to the annual defense policy bill. Senate Targets China, Voting to Restrict Farmland Purchases and U.S. Investment 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Senate said on Wednesday they expected a sweeping defense policy bill to pass the chamber with strong bipartisan support, which could mean a clash with a largely party-line bill approved by the House of Representatives. US Senate considers sweeping defense bill, heads for showdown with House 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z An article on Saturday about the possibility that a defense policy bill vote could backfire on House Republicans misspelled the given name of a member of Congress from Pennsylvania. Corrections: July 18, 2023 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z The House’s defense policy bill has become a partisan battle. The Semiconductor Struggle 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z He noted Germany’s shift toward a more robust defense policy as well as increase in military spending in other countries. NATO unity will be tested at upcoming summit. Ukraine’s possible entry may be the biggest challenge 2023-07-09T04:00:00Z He noted Germany’s shift toward a more robust defense policy as well as other countries’ increase in military spending. NATO’s unity will be tested at summit in Vilnius 2023-07-09T04:00:00Z Nacht served as a high-ranking defense policy official in both the Clinton and Obama administrations. "Cataclysmic evidence against him": Espionage Act expert explains how Trump faces "historic" trouble 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Cutting bureaucracy and making other changes in defense policy could also yield yet more savings. Ultimate all-American slush fund: Budget loophole could send Pentagon spending soaring even higher 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Tokyo’s shifting defense policy, posture and punch are not riling its public. Once-cautious Japan steps out as key U.S. security partner in region 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z For the past five decades, Australia’s defense policy had been aimed at deterring and responding to potential low-level threats from a small or middle-power neighbors. Australia plans major overhaul of defenses as China rises 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z The government last year announced a review of defense policy. Trudeau told NATO that Canada will never meet spending goal, Discord leak shows 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z John Venable is a senior research fellow for defense policy at The Heritage Foundation’s Center for National Defense. Support Ukraine with weapons that will aid their fight — the F-16 will not do that 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z Tuberville told Austin that if the Pentagon wants to spend money on such initiatives, they should be included in the department’s annual defense policy bill, the National Defense Authorization Act. Pentagon chief warns Senate amid abortion-policy showdown 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has galvanized Japan's foreign and defense policy, stoking concerns about the costs of geopolitical instability. Japan’s Prime Minister Becomes Last G7 Leader to Visit Ukraine 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z The increase, part of a major update to U.K. foreign and defense policy, is less than military officials wanted. UK boosts defense spending in response to Russia and China 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has pledged to boost military spending slightly over the next five years and review its overall defense policy. Canada to fast-track procurement of defense equipment for Latvia deployment 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z Last year, both the Senate and House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly for a defense policy bill authorizing up to $10 billion in security assistance and fast-tracked weapons procurement for Taiwan. Analysis: How a U.S. budget dispute imperils funding for Taiwan weapons 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z It said the main objectives of South Korean defense policies include bracing for threats and potential invasion by North Korea, deterring a war on the Korean Peninsula and contributing to a peaceful future Korean unification. South Korea defense report revives ‘enemy’ label for North 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Berlin’s weapons transfers to date signal it intends to take up a more prominent role in European security and defense, said Aylin Matlé, a defense policy expert at the German Council on Foreign Relation. Why is Germany under pressure to send tanks to Ukraine? 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z But there have also been concerns about her ability to steer Germany’s defense policy during such a crucial period. Germany’s defense minister resigns after string of blunders 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z Congress included a provision in this year’s defense policy bill requiring deeper historical inquiry. Most UFO reports ‘unremarkable,’ Pentagon says, but analysis goes on 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z The country’s center-right government has described its migration policy as “strict but fair,” arguing that tough sentencing for smugglers is a key part of the country’s border defense policy. EU lawmakers aid Somali man fighting life sentence in Greece 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z Earlier this month, the conservative Democrat pleaded with his colleagues to take up the measure as part of a must-pass defense policy bill. For Democrats, Spending Package Marked One Final Opportunity 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z It comes after lawmakers bucked a request from President Biden and approved a substantial increase in the annual defense policy bill passed this month. What’s In (and Not In) the $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z Japan’s defense policy will remain defense-oriented, and counterstrikes will only be used under certain limited conditions, according to the documents. Wary of China, Japan unveils sweeping new national security strategy 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z Yesterday, senators gave final approval to an $858 billion defense policy bill. Congress’s Productive Final Weeks 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z The Senate passed the defense policy bill by a vote of 83-11. Senate passes defense bill rescinding COVID vaccine mandate 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z Lawmakers were expected to coalesce around about $858 billion in military spending — a figure set by a separate defense policy bill expected to clear the Senate this week. Citing Progress Toward Spending Deal, Lawmakers Move to Avoid Shutdown 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z The law’s passage was one of Kishida’s top priorities that also include Japan’s new national security strategy and defense policy to achieve a substantial buildup of its military over the next five years. New Japan law aims at Unification Church fundraising abuses 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z That’s a major and contentious shift away from Japan’s self-defense only defense policy adopted after its World War II defeat in 1945. Japan to jointly develop new fighter jet with UK, Italy 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z The House on Thursday overwhelmingly passed this year’s annual defense policy bill, a measure that would rescind the Pentagon’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops in a victory for Republicans over President Biden. In rebuke to Biden, House nixes Pentagon vaccine mandate with passage of omnibus defense policy bill 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z The defense policy legislation is critical in shaping the military’s future. House passes defense bill scrapping military COVID vaccine mandate 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z Congress is poised to significantly boost U.S. security assistance to Taiwan to thwart a potential invasion by China as part of this year’s must-pass defense policy bill. Congress includes $10B in defense budget for Taiwan to stave off China’s designs on island democracy 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Rep. Mike Rogers of Alabama, the ranking Republican on the House Armed Services Committee, said the removal of the vaccination requirement was essential for the defense policy bill to move forward. Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z But the most heated point of contention appeared to be over the vaccine mandate, which has added a politically charged and highly emotional issue to the annual defense policy debate. Clash Over Vaccine Mandate for Troops Snarls Annual Defense Bill 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z House Democrats delayed voting on a bill Tuesday to codify same-sex marriage protections in order to potentially use the legislation as leverage with their members for a must-pass defense policy measure. Same-sex marriage vote delayed by House Democrats to use as potential leverage for defense bill 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z President Joe Biden wants a bill to speed energy permitting attached to the annual defense policy spending legislation that Congress is considering, the White House said on Monday. Yellen sees key role for Treasury's racial equity council despite Republican criticism 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Kishida’s government is currently finalizing a revision of its national security strategy and mid- to long-term defense policies, which would allow the use of preemptive strikes in a major shift to Japan’s self-defense-only postwar principle. Japan aims to boost 5-year defense spending to $318 billion 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z “It might be a big challenge for us to do our normal analysis of a major program like this,” said Dan Grazier, a senior defense policy fellow at the Project on Government Oversight. Pentagon debuts its new stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Lawmakers are moving to include the new aid in Congress’ must-pass annual defense policy bill, which the Senate is slated to take up as lawmakers return to Washington this week. Congress moving forward on military aid package for Taiwan as Biden aims to cool tensions with China 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z And regardless of which party wins control of the House, Congress must enact legislation to keep the government funded past a mid-December deadline and to set defense policy for the coming year. With Majority Uncertain, Congress Opens an Uncertain Post-Election Session 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z Specifically, the review reduced the role of American nuclear weapons in U.S. defense policy by eliminating a decades-long policy of using nuclear arms to “hedge” against future developments and unforeseen threats. Major conflict with China ‘is coming,’ outgoing Strategic Command chief warns 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z Scholz has touted a zeitenwende, or “turning point,” in German foreign and defense policy since the start of the war in Ukraine. German chancellor’s China trip echoes mistakes made with Putin, critics say 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z Congress must pass an omnibus spending package to keep the government open after Dec. 16 and the annual defense policy bill. Debt Limit Showdown Looms as White House Braces for a Divided Washington 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z But the embassy incident raised concerns and Congress, in its 2022 defense policy bill, ordered the GAO to report back on what was going on. Guatemala used U.S. military jeeps to intimidate American diplomats 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z The government has announced increases in military spending and veered from its traditional hesitation over joining European security and defense policy since the war began. What to Know About Denmark’s Election 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z He also announced a major shift in defense policy in late 2016 when he announced that transgender individuals could serve openly in the military and that service members could change their gender while serving. Ash Carter, Obama’s former defense secretary, dies at 68 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z Senator Chuck Grassley said on Thursday he will try to add his bill pressuring OPEC+ to an annual defense policy bill after the group this week announced an oil production cut. Republican U.S. senator seeks to put bill pressuring OPEC+ onto defense bill 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z Japan is upgrading missiles and considering using them for preemptive strikes — a move critics say would fundamentally change the country’s defense policy and breach the postwar pacifist constitution that limits use of force to self-defense. In Tokyo, VP Harris calls U.S.-Japan alliance ‘a cornerstone’ 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z The group sent the report to Congress and officials in the Biden administration as part of the society’s long history of providing guidance on cutting-edge weapons to defense policy decision makers. Physics Body Concedes Mistakes in Study of Missile Defense 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z Democrats in the Senate have introduced a parallel bill, but the measure’s most straightforward path into law may be the annual defense policy measure. House Passes Bill to Insulate Federal Workers, Addressing a Trump Threat 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z The commission was created in the next year’s defense policy bill. Erasing Confederate items from U.S. military will cost $62 million, panel says 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z Days after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion, as part of what was seen as a sea-change in the country’s defense policy, Germany said it would send arms. Ukraine to Germany: Send armored vehicles to keep pressure on Russia 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z Japan is upgrading missiles and considering using them for pre-emptive strikes — a move critics say would fundamentally change Japan’s defense policy and could breach the postwar pacifist Constitution that limits use of force to self-defense. Japan, seeking arms buildup, makes opaque budget request 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z The bill’s chances to become law in its entirety are iffy, though the least controversial and, substantively, most useful part — stepped-up military aid — could find its way into a later defense policy bill. Opinion | In backing Taiwan, the U.S. must strike a hard balance 2022-08-28T04:00:00Z This defense policy led to a greater emphasis on the possible use of nuclear weapons in any confrontation with the Soviet Union. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z He also provided the GRU with “an overview of the security and defense policies of the United States and its western allies,” according to the prosecutor. German reservist on trial accused of spying for Russia 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z President Trump even vetoed a major defense policy bill in part to protest the re-naming, but was overridden by Congress. Army sees $21 million tab to erase Confederate base names 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z Russia’s all-out assault on Ukraine in February has launched what Scholz has dubbed a Zeitenwende, or turning point, in German foreign and defense policy. The brazen murder that spotlighted Berlin’s timid Russia policy 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z The measure, which lawmakers passed as part of the chamber’s behemoth annual defense policy bill on Thursday, would grant Mayor Muriel Bowser the same authorities afforded to state governors to mobilize the District’s National Guard. House approves measure to give DC mayor authority to deploy National Guard 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z House Republicans notched a defense spending win on Thursday as the chamber passed its behemoth $839 billion defense policy bill, but not without making some tradeoffs. House passes $839 billion defense policy bill with Republican-backed budget boost intact 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z As prime minister, Abe’s foreign and defense policies were aimed at making what his government termed a “proactive contribution” to international peace. Op-Ed: How to honor the legacy of Shinzo Abe 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z Norad’s systems, last overhauled 40 years ago, have fallen behind technologically and need sweeping modernization, defense policy analysts have long said. With New Threats Looming, Canada Commits Billions to Air Defense 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z Kim convened the Central Military Commission meeting earlier this week to confirm “crucial and urgent tasks” to expand the country’s military capabilities and implement key defense policies, state media said. N. Korea talks of new army duties suggest nuclear deployment 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z Kim convened the Central Military Commission meeting earlier this week to confirm “crucial and urgent tasks” to expand military capabilities and implement key defense policies. N. Korea’s talks of new army duties suggest nuke deployment 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z The defense policy bill has been passed every year, though final approval usually comes at its end. Pentagon Pressed to Review How It Judges an Ally’s Will to Fight 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z Republicans are gearing up for a bitter showdown over a proposal to include women as House and Senate committees hammer out the annual defense policy bill. Lawmakers brace for culture war collision as Congress hammers out annual defense policy bill 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z Republican senators are heading off any attempts by their colleagues to include language requiring women to register for the draft in the annual defense policy bill. Senate Republicans try to head off attempts to include women in the military draft 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z As the House works out its spending bills, the Senate is assembling its own version of the annual defense policy bill. House Democrats roll out early defense budget proposals ahead of looming fight 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z The changes represented a major break with the past and set the stage for civilian-led reforms to enhance the elected government’s control over military institutions and defense policy. Indonesian army officer gets life sentence for double murder 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z The possibility of this kind of conventional attack weakens a crucial pillar of U.S. defense policy: nuclear deterrence. Kyiv Cruise Missile Strike Highlights Need to Protect U.S. Cities 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Polling stations are open in Denmark for voters to decide whether to abandon their country’s 30-year-old opt-out from the European Union’s common defense policy. Live: Live updates | Portugal sends marines to NATO in Lithuania 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z Denmark joining the EU defense policy would have a relatively modest impact on Europe’s security architecture, particularly compared to Sweden and Finland joining NATO. Denmark holds referendum on EU defense amid Ukraine war 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z These successes could evolve into greater coordination on foreign and even defense policy. Opinion | The one hopeful sign coming out of Davos this year 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z Adam Isacson, an expert on defense policy at the Washington Office on Latin America, a think tank, said if Petro wins the election “there will be more disagreement and distance” between both countries. Ex-rebel frontrunner in Colombian vote, could shake US ties 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z “John understands the complexities of U.S. foreign and defense policy, and he will ably represent the administration on important national security issues,” Mr. Biden said in a statement on Friday. Pentagon Press Secretary Named to White House Communications Post 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z Calls are multiplying for an acceleration of decision-making on foreign and defense policy. Two Europes Confront Each Other Over the Glory, or Shame, of War 2022-05-07T04:00:00Z Denmark, a founding member of NATO, has stayed on the sidelines of EU efforts to build a common security and defense policy in parallel with the trans-Atlantic alliance. Denmark holds referendum on EU defense amid Ukraine war 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Dutton made his allegation of a Chinese preference for Labor in answer to a reporter’s question during a defense policy debate at the National Press Club with opposition defense spokesperson Brendan O’Connor. Debate sparks over China’s interest in Australian election 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z Claudia Major, a defense policy expert at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, said it could take weeks or month to ready the German tanks for battle. News Analysis: Despite now sending arms to Ukraine, Germany remains reluctant to get involved in the war 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z Coming up with a sensible, realistic and affordable defense policy, always a challenge, will be even more so in the midst of the Ukrainian nightmare. The New Gold Rush: How Pentagon Contractors Are Cashing in on the Ukraine Crisis 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z The Democratic-controlled House added similar limitations to the annual defense policy bill last year, but the limitations were stripped out of the legislation before it became law. Fearing a Trump repeat, Jan. 6 panel considers changes to Insurrection Act 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z The 1992 waiver means Denmark hasn’t participated in the EU’s discussions on defense policy, its development and acquisition of military capabilities and its joint military operations, such as those in Africa and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Denmark holds referendum on EU defense amid Ukraine war 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Russia's invasion of Ukraine has triggered Europe's largest refugee crisis since World War Two and led Western nations to rethink their defense policies. NATO plans permanent military presence at border, says Stoltenberg - The Telegraph 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z Canada said it was reviewing its overall defense policy. Russia laments 'tragedy' of troop deaths as Ukraine braces for major offensive 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z “They are bringing in fighters known for brutality in the hopes of breaking the Ukrainian will to fight,” said Kori Schake, the director of foreign and defense policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute. Russia is sending mercenaries and Syrians to Ukraine, Western officials say 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z In her first visit to Washington since the revolution in German defense policy was announced, she pledged Tuesday that her ministry will turn rhetoric into action. Germany minister talks bigger budgets in face of Russia’s Ukraine invasion 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z It is Europeans, not Americans, who “live beside Russia,” and so “we need a defense policy and we need to define a security architecture for ourselves and not delegate that task.” President Macron’s Unending Russia Diplomacy 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z More robust U.S. involvement “would be an assurance that Russia would lose the war,” said Kori Schake, the director of foreign and defense policy at the conservative American Enterprise Institute. Russia’s failures in Ukraine imbue Pentagon with newfound confidence 2022-03-26T04:00:00Z As The Nation's Katrina vanden Heuvel observed in September: "Media outlets regularly invite former military and public officials to comment on U.S. defense policies — without disclosing their financial interests in these policies." America is united on the Ukraine war, right? Still, let's follow the money 2022-03-19T04:00:00Z Advocates for Macron argue that the situation in Ukraine involves key domestic issues that are being fully debated in the campaign, like energy and defense policies. Macron, barely campaigning, leads French presidential race 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z In December, when the House passed defense policy legislation authorizing $768 billion in military spending, 51 Democrats voted no, mainly because they saw that as far too much money. Ukraine War Shifts the Agenda in Congress, Empowering the Center 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z One of the campaign issues that Choi paid most attention to was defense policy, because he has to serve his mandatory military service soon. South Korean conservative candidate wins close-fought, divisive presidential election 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Instead of cutting military spending, Mr. Biden was forced to approve a $25 billion boost within the annual defense policy bill last year. Ukraine crisis dashes Democratic hopes for cutting defense spending 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z After college, he completed a graduate degree in international relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science, with a focus on European security and defense policy. They Came to Help Migrants. Now, Europe Has Turned on Them. 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z “It has transformed its energy policy and its defense policy, and we have seen a huge rising of public opinion right across Europe.” How a War Helped Ease a Rift Between Britain and the E.U. 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z The EU has also launched a common currency and seeks to coordinate its members’ foreign and defense policies. Magruder's American Government 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Intent on increasing the nation’s defense budget, he is seen as a hawkish guardian of one of Congress’s key responsibilities: passing the annual defense policy bill. James Inhofe, Oklahoma Senator, Is Said to Plan an Early Retirement 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z The measure was passed as part of this year’s annual defense policy bill. Lankford calls for Pentagon audit of religious exemption requests for vaccine mandate 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z And Congress approved a provision in this year’s defense policy bill requiring Pentagon officials to submit a number of reports, including on the department’s policies relating to civilian casualties resulting from U.S. military operations. Calling Civilian Casualties a ‘Failure,’ Democrats Urge Biden to Do Better 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Kishida repeated his plans to review Japan’s defense policy, and consider the development of a controversial pre-emptive strike capability, to “drastically strengthen defense power”. Japan’s Kishida says virus measures, defense top priorities 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z The principle of civilian control has always been a major factor in the making of defense policy and in the creation and staffing of the various agencies responsible for the execution of that policy. Magruder's American Government 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z While the annual defense policy bill that Mr. Trump signed into law in 2019 created such a center, Congress has not yet funded it. U.S. Names Official to Counter Foreign Election Interference 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z He's just one of 15 Congressional members in both parties with key roles in shaping defense policy who have actively invested in military contractors. Washington's new bipartisan issue: Ban lawmakers from actively trading stocks 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z But bipartisan efforts to impose additional sanctions as part of the annual defense policy bill were quashed last year as lawmakers wrapped up the legislation. New Sanctions for Russian Gas Pipeline Fall Short in Senate 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z President Obama balked at making the commitment, even while he declared that nuclear weapons would no longer be at the center of American defense policy. Hundreds of Scientists Ask Biden to Cut the U.S. Nuclear Arsenal 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z But, as you will see, this section deals with those agencies most directly involved in the areas of foreign and defense policy. Magruder's American Government 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Earlier this month, Mr. Rubio blocked progress on the annual defense policy bill when Democrats removed Uyghur measures at the last minute. Senate Democrat derails final passage of ban on China imports made with Uyghur forced labor 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z The Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to a long-stalled defense policy bill after lawmakers cut out scores of hot-button measures. Congress approves $770B defense bill that ups Pentagon funding, keeps women out of the draft 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z Congress has dropped language from a must-pass bill governing U.S. defense policy that would have effectively prevented U.S. scientists from participating in Chinese programs aimed at attracting foreign scientific talent. Congress drops U.S. ban on foreign talents programs from defense bill, but it’s not dead 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z Last week, Sen. Marco Rubio, Florida Republican, blocked progress on the annual defense policy bill over his objection to Democrats’ last-minute removal of his amendment which would ban imports from China’s Xinjiang region. House passes bill banning imports from China’s Xinjiang region 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z But the action on Tuesday moved Democrats, who began the month with a daunting pile of crucial legislation, closer to completing their year-end business after negotiators reached an agreement on defense policy legislation. House Passes Legislation to Pave Way for Debt Ceiling Increase 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z The legislation, part of a broad defense policy bill, comes after nearly two decades of efforts by female lawmakers and survivors’ groups, and despite fierce last-minute lobbying against the proposal by military lawyers. Lawmakers Reach Deal to Overhaul How Military Handles Sexual Assault Cases 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z Final passage of that legislation, coupled with looming votes on a sprawling defense policy bill and raising the limit on the nation’s ability to borrow, could potentially place Ms. Murphy in the spotlight once again. How Stephanie Murphy, a Holdout on Biden’s Agenda, Helped Salvage It 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z Other officials have floated attaching legislation raising the debt limit to the sprawling annual defense policy bill, which is the last major must-pass piece of legislation that lawmakers plan to approve in December. The window to lift the debt limit is narrowing, an influential think tank warns. 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z Also chewing up the calendar will be tedious but crucial rules sessions with the Senate parliamentarian, plus work on major bills on defense policy and extending the government’s borrowing authority to avoid a federal default. Time is no ally as Dems strain to finish Biden’s $2T bill 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z That attitude was also on display this week as the annual defense policy bill became snagged on the Senate floor over an amendment dispute, with several Republicans demanding votes on their own favored items. GOP tactics herald a grim new era of governing for Biden and Democrats 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z Republicans had hoped to attach language blocking the payments to other pieces of legislation, such as the defense policy bill now being debated on the Senate floor, but those efforts have faltered. GOP senators announce bill to block payments to illegal immigrants from separated families 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z On top of all that, the Senate is debating both a mammoth defense policy bill and weighs consideration of Mr. Biden’s $1.75 trillion social welfare bill. Republican rebels force Schumer to choose between shutdown and Biden’s vaccine mandate 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Senate Republicans on Monday blocked forward progress on the long-stalled defense policy bill as the chamber careens toward the end of the year with no sign of an agreement on the must-pass legislation in sight. NDAA stalls on Senate floor as end-of-year pressure builds 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z The Pentagon also is working on a revised National Defense Strategy that would frame the full scope of defense policies, including the role of nuclear deterrence, cyberthreats, international alliances, and force modernization. Pentagon: few changes to U.S. overseas military ‘footprint’ 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z A key Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is pushing for an alternative to an all-out repeal of the 2002 Iraq war authorization ahead of the Senate’s vote on the annual defense policy bill. Bill Hagerty pushes for updated presidential war powers ahead of Senate vote to repeal them 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z Senate Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's plan to attach a measure to boost U.S. competitiveness with China to a massive defense policy bill faces new hurdles in Congress. Schumer push to add China tech bill to U.S. defense bill faces hurdles 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z Several lawmakers have offered pieces of the bill as amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, a must-pass annual defense policy bill. China bill including much-needed chips funding stalled in U.S. Congress 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z GOP senators said they’ll make another attempt to block the payments as part of the upcoming debate on the annual defense policy bill. Feds ponder how much to pay illegal immigrants 2021-11-10T05:00:00Z GOP senators have announced they will try to add an amendment to the upcoming defense policy bill that would block the payments. Democrats block GOP attempt to derail Biden’s $450,000 payments to illegal immigrants 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z American defense policy has long held the trophy as the biggest source of waste on the federal books. Column: Stop worrying about the cost of the Biden plan. In budgetary terms, it's pennies 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z Sen. Steve Daines, Montana Republican, pledged to block the payments by introducing an amendment to the upcoming Senate version of the annual defense policy bill. McConnell echoes GOP fury over Biden’s reported plan to pay families separated at the border 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z Sen. Steve Daines said he would introduce an amendment to the upcoming defense policy bill to derail the plan, which was reported by The Wall Street Journal. GOP vows to fight Biden plan to pay $450,000 to separated illegal immigrant families 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z Support for the defense industry could be on the way as congressional committees are set to start their conference on the Biden administration's 2022 defense policy bill that outlines increased spending. Lockheed clips revenue outlook on supply chain woes 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z As Republicans and Democrats fight over abortion, immigration, defense policy, Supreme Court nominations and online privacy, they’ve found common ground in digging deeper into Americans’ pockets. In a party of big spenders, Manchin’s $1.5 trillion limit is suddenly a lowball bid 2021-10-10T04:00:00Z A group of firebrand House Republicans said Tuesday that they will oppose the annual defense policy bill because it fails to hold President Biden accountable for the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. House Freedom Caucus opposes defense policy bill, undermines GOP-backed boost to Pentagon budget 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z But the defense policy legislation sends a potent message to the White House about what Congress expects to prioritize. Congress Moves to Increase Pentagon Budget, Defying Biden and Liberals 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z Among the 31 were some of the department’s most well known boards, including those with purview over defense policy, science, health, innovation, Arlington National Cemetery and women in the military. Pentagon restarts 16 advisory boards after 7-month pause 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z She is director of foreign and defense policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute. Opinion | What Trump’s Disgraceful Deal With the Taliban Has Wrought 2021-08-28T04:00:00Z Robert Soofer, a top nuclear and missile defense policy official throughout Donald Trump’s four years as president, acknowledges that the Russians will want to include missile defense in any future arms negotiations. Old bugaboo complicates US-Russia search for new arms deal 2021-07-27T04:00:00Z However, Republicans joined Democrats in the final weeks of Donald Trump’s presidency to override his veto of a defense policy bill that allows for the renaming of military bases that honor Confederate leaders. House looks to remove Roger Taney bust, Confederate statues 2021-06-29T04:00:00Z In a foreign and defense policy review this year, Britain called Russia its most acute and direct threat, something that Ben Wallace, the defense secretary, reasserted on Wednesday. British Warship Deliberately Sailed Close to Crimea, U.K. Officials Say 2021-06-24T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin formally told the Pentagon to focus its attention on Beijing’s military buildup and place the Asian nation at the center of U.S. defense policy. Pentagon makes China top priority with new task force report 2021-06-09T04:00:00Z She served as the undersecretary of defense for policy and the senior director for defense policy at the NSC during the Obama administration, and held other Defense Department positions. Senate confirms Wormuth as first female Army secretary 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z The 2020 defense policy bill removed a requirement that such awards be given within five years of a valorous act. Biden bestows Medal of Honor on Korean War veteran 2021-05-21T04:00:00Z But prior to that she served as the undersecretary of defense for policy and the senior director for defense policy at the NSC during the Obama administration. and held other Defense Department positions. Senate panel likely to OK 1st female Army secretary 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z “Security and defense policy implications will be assessed separately outside of the actual tendering process,” the Finnish Defense Forces said in a statement. Finland gets final bids for $12 billion fighter jet deal 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z She also served as the senior director for defense policy on Obama’s National Security Council and held other Defense Department positions. Biden nominee Wormuth would be first woman to lead Army 2021-04-12T04:00:00Z He also opposed Trump’s veto of last year’s sweeping defense policy bill, and backed a failed effort to prevent Trump from unilaterally shifting money to border wall construction. GOP Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri won’t seek reelection in 2022 2021-03-08T05:00:00Z Austin moved quickly to surround himself with a core of civilian assistants, including Kelly Magsamen, a defense policy expert and former Pentagon official who is now his chief of staff. Biden to visit a Pentagon hoping to shift from Trump turmoil 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z In June, the Republican-led Senate Armed Services Committee voted to rename the bases as part of the Pentagon's annual defense policy bill. "Fort Trump": President wants to rename base honoring Confederate general for himself 2021-01-06T05:00:00Z The Pentagon’s $741 billion defense policy bill included a provision that set aside $2 million for a blue-ribbon panel to remove any monuments or symbols on military installations that honor leaders of the Confederacy. Defense act override sets stage for renaming 10 Army bases honoring Confederate leaders 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z Trump vetoed the fishing bill as the Republican-controlled Senate followed the Democratic-led House and voted to overturn his earlier veto of the annual defense policy bill, enacting it into law despite Trump’s objections. Trump vetoes Calif. fishing bill over seafood trade deficit 2021-01-01T05:00:00Z President Trump’s veto of the annual defense policy bill was shot down Friday when the Senate overwhelmingly voted to reject the president’s move, marking the first veto override of Mr. Trump’s tenure. Senate overturns Trump’s NDAA veto, marking first of presidency 2021-01-01T05:00:00Z The bill provides a 3% pay raise for U.S. troops and guides defense policy, cementing decisions about troop levels, new weapons systems and military readiness, personnel policy and other military goals. In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill 2021-01-01T05:00:00Z Mr. Trump said eliminating Section 230 is a national security issue in vetoing a major defense policy bill. Trump demand to ax Section 230 could alter Americans’ online lives 2020-12-31T05:00:00Z Trump rejected the defense policy bill last week, saying it failed to limit social media companies he claims were biased against him. Jones in quarantine after wife tests positive for COVID-19 2020-12-30T05:00:00Z The Senate is gearing up to vote to override President Trump’s recent veto of the annual defense policy bill and must obtain a two-thirds majority to successfully do so. Lawmakers face procedural nightmare in event of unsuccessful vote to override NDAA veto 2020-12-30T05:00:00Z In a New Year’s Day vote, senators obtained the necessary two-thirds majority by an 81-13 margin to reject Mr. Trump’s veto and enact the legislation that sets military spending levels and defense policy. Senate overturns Trump’s NDAA veto, marking first of presidency 2021-01-01T05:00:00Z McConnell then again objected when Sanders asked for a vote on the direct cash payments after the Senate's planned override of President Trump's veto of a must-pass defense policy bill on Wednesday. Sanders vows to derail military spending bill to pressure McConnell into vote on $2,000 checks 2020-12-29T05:00:00Z President Trump on Saturday went on a Twitter tear, railing against election fraud and Congress’ coronavirus relief package and annual defense policy bill. Trump tweet rant rips Congress, Senate Republicas, Supreme Court, Justice Department 2020-12-26T05:00:00Z Mr. Trump on Wednesday also made good on his promise to veto a major defense policy bill, in part because it directed the military to strip the names of Confederate generals from bases. Trump’s Attack on Coronavirus Relief Divides G.O.P. and Threatens Recovery 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z Trump vetoed a popular defense policy bill earlier Wednesday and continued to rage against lawmakers who weren’t joining his efforts to overturn the outcome of the election. Trump’s last-minute outburst throws pandemic relief effort into chaos 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z Trump on Wednesday also made good on his promise to veto a major defense policy bill, in part because it directed the military to strip the names of Confederate generals from bases. Trump’s attack on coronavirus relief divides GOP, threatens recovery 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z Congress did take another swipe at Confederate commemoration in the annual defense policy, approving a directive to rename military bases that bear Confederate names. Still standing: Pelosi, Democrats fail in bid to clear Confederates from Capitol 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z Last month it told Reuters that existing sanctions and new ones in the defense policy bill would, if imposed, directly or indirectly hit more than 120 companies from more than 12 European countries. Exclusive: U.S. preparing new sanctions to impede Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z Steven Biddle, a defense policy expert with the Council on Foreign Relations and professor of international relations at Columbia University, says the main contribution of U.S. forces at this stage is political rather than military. Gen. Mark Milley, U.S. Joint Chiefs chairman, meets with Taliban on peace talks 2020-12-17T05:00:00Z Army and as deputy assistant to President Trump and senior director for defense policy and strategy on the National Security Council. Opinion | Of course Lloyd Austin is well-qualified to be defense secretary 2020-12-15T05:00:00Z “On the foreign and defense policy side, it’s not so split,” he said. Biden faces congressional buzzsaw: ‘He’s going to be really extraordinarily hemmed in’ 2020-12-16T05:00:00Z Mrs. Pelosi said she knew there was bipartisan support to revise Section 230 but stressed that she did not think the defense policy bill was the appropriate mechanism to do so. Pelosi says law protecting social media companies from liability ‘needs to be revised,’ not repealed 2020-12-10T05:00:00Z The scope of the sanctions were expanded further in a veto-proof bipartisan defense policy bill passed this month. Exclusive: U.S. preparing new sanctions to impede Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z But lawmakers say the tech provision doesn’t belong in the defense policy bill. Senate falls short of halting Trump’s $23B arms sales to UAE 2020-12-09T05:00:00Z Skeptics of the wisdom of granting a waiver to allow Austin to lead the Pentagon include Kori Schake, director of foreign and defense policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, a think tank. Biden seeks to counter doubters on pick for Pentagon chief 2020-12-09T05:00:00Z U.S. legislators from both parties on Thursday approved the final version of an annual defense policy bill that included text expressing support for the continued stationing of soldiers in Germany. Germany: U.S. soldiers are still welcome here 2020-12-04T05:00:00Z But key Republicans have rejected the White House’s demand, saying the tech issue is not something that should be included in a defense policy bill. Congress forges ahead with defense bill despite Trump’s veto threats 2020-12-03T05:00:00Z They’re also trying to address year-end budget work and a defense policy bill. Arizona’s Kelly to be sworn into Senate, narrowing GOP edge 2020-12-02T05:00:00Z The measure is critical in the defense policy world, guiding Pentagon policy and cementing decisions about troop levels, new weapons systems and military readiness, military personnel policy and other military goals. Congress returns with virus aid, federal funding unresolved 2020-11-29T05:00:00Z As part of their annual defense policy bills, the House and the Senate each adopted measures mandating that the Pentagon remove Confederate names from military assets. Trump’s Confederate Base Veto Threat Imperils Defense Bill 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z During the Obama administration she served as the under secretary for defense policy. Who might figure in Joe Biden's cabinet? Six names tipped for top jobs 2020-11-13T05:00:00Z Two big streaks are on the line as Congress debates a massive defense policy bill in the final days of its lame-duck session. Congress forges ahead with defense bill despite Trump’s veto threats 2020-12-03T05:00:00Z “We have constitutional processes for dealing with this, and the military is nowhere in that equation,” said Kori Schake, a director of foreign and defense policy at the American Enterprise Institute. Explainer: How and when will Trump leave office? 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z “There’s no strategy; there’s just electioneering,” said Kori Schake, who directs foreign and defense policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute. Trump’s Tweets on Troop Withdrawals Unnerve Pentagon 2020-10-15T04:00:00Z During the last round of negotiations for the annual defense policy bill, progressives rallied around an amendment that proposed cutting 10% from the existing budget. Defense budget fight brewing if Biden wins: HASC Chair Adam Smith 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z The target audience includes serious war game hobbyists along with think tanks, war colleges and universities that teach defense policy and strategy, Rand officials said. ‘Secretary’s-level view’: RAND’s Pentagon war game now for sale, called ‘excellent training tool’ 2020-09-28T04:00:00Z He said the new government will compile a revised defense policy by the end of the year. Japan’s Abe seeks preemptive strike capacity in policy shift 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z The House version of the massive 2021 defense policy bill authorizes $15.6 million to keep the paper funded, but the Senate version of the same bill does not. Stars and Stripes: From the front lines to the chopping block? 2020-09-04T04:00:00Z Kori Schake, the director of foreign and defense policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, said the president’s policies “alienate allies but don’t produce outcomes.” G.O.P. Convention Skims Over Trump’s ‘Unfinished Business’ in Foreign Policy 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z Randall Schriver, who until eight months ago was the Pentagon’s top Asia policy official, says Palau is a logical stop for Esper, given that China is the administration’s No. 1 foreign and defense policy concern. Esper visit to tiny Palau highlights US-China competition 2020-08-26T04:00:00Z I watched her master the intricacies of defense policy after the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Review | Hillary Clinton, America’s scapegoat 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z The Senate on Thursday passed its version of the massive defense policy bill that includes language to rename military bases that honor Confederate leaders, despite veto threats from President Trump. Senate OKs defense policy bill to rename military bases honoring Confederate leaders 2020-07-23T04:00:00Z The House this week approved its version of the annual defense policy bill that includes a provision that would halt the troop drawdown from Germany, despite veto threats from Mr. Trump. Sen. James Inhofe backs Trump plan to draw down troops in Germany 2020-07-23T04:00:00Z The two are hoping the measure could be considered as part of congressional debate this week over a defense policy bill, though there is no guarantee of a vote on the proposal. U.S. Accuses Hackers of Trying to Steal Coronavirus Vaccine Data for China 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z President Trump on Tuesday issued a blistering threat to veto the House’s version of the massive 2021 defense policy bill if it contains language that would rename military bases that honor Confederate leaders. Confederate military base name change prompts sharp Trump veto threat 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z After Kosovo unilaterally declared independence in 2008, the EU mission there was set up as the largest civilian mission under the bloc’s common security and defense policy. Kosovo extends EU’s rule of law mission mandate 2020-07-11T04:00:00Z The amendment will be debated as part of the annual defense policy bill. Sen. Chuck Schumer backs effort to slash Pentagon spending 2020-07-10T04:00:00Z The Senate Armed Services Committee last month approved the $740.5 billion defense policy bill, which establishes the Pentagon’s budget and national security policy for the upcoming year. Lawmakers leave big defense bill in limbo over recess 2020-07-02T04:00:00Z In an obvious rally-the-base move, President Donald Trump is threatening to veto a bipartisan defense policy bill that would rename military bases that are presently named after Confederate generals. McConnell urges Trump to reconsider threat to veto bipartisan bill that would rename military bases 2020-07-02T04:00:00Z His panel holds the responsibility of drafting the early versions of the defense policy bill. Trump veto threat falls flat as anti-Confederate campaign gains steam 2020-07-01T04:00:00Z "I can only speak for myself on this issue. If it's appropriate to take another look at these names, I'm OK with that," McConnell said of the defense policy debate. Schumer: Trump won't veto defense bill over renaming military bases 2020-07-01T04:00:00Z The defense policy bill envisions that reaching $740 billion next year. Sen. Chuck Schumer backs effort to slash Pentagon spending 2020-07-10T04:00:00Z The United States, Australia’s most important security partner since WWII, remains “the foundation of our defense policy,” Morrison said. Australia plans $190 billion defense boost over decade 2020-06-30T04:00:00Z Warner said Republican leaders removed the provision ahead of a Senate debate on the intelligence bill, which is being incorporated into the annual National Defense Authorization Act that sets defense policy. Biden attacks Republicans for blocking law on foreign election interference 2020-06-30T04:00:00Z The senators are aiming to get the amendments included in the National Defense Authorization Act, a defense policy bill that the Senate will debate next week. Bipartisan group of senators introduce bill to rein in Trump's ability to scale down troops in Germany 2020-06-29T04:00:00Z After his abrupt dismissal from his White House position in February, Vindman was assigned to Fort Belvoir outside Washington, where he is working on defense policy. Role in Trump’s impeachment casts shadow over Army officer’s promotion 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z On Thursday, the Senate Armed Services Committee approved an amendment to the annual defense policy bill that would require the Pentagon to rename military bases and other assets that are named after Confederate leaders. Marco Rubio supports renaming government facilities if it becomes a ‘source of legitimate disunity’ 2020-06-12T04:00:00Z The Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday approved an amendment to the annual defense policy bill that would require the Pentagon to rename military bases and other assets that are named after Confederate leaders. Senate panel OKs amendment to require Pentagon to rename bases that honor Confederate leaders 2020-06-11T04:00:00Z Ms. Schake, the director of foreign and defense policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, sounded a touch more hopeful. What Democracy Scholars Thought of Trump’s Bible Photo Op 2020-06-02T04:00:00Z Pentagon sources say they hope the proposal will be included in the next annual defense policy bill now being drafted on Capitol Hill. Designer: Trump vision for U.S.-made F-35 doable 2020-05-19T04:00:00Z That’s a quote from a new book called “The Kill Chain: Defending America in the Future of High-Tech Warfare,” the most provocative critique of U.S. defense policy I’ve read in years. Opinion | Think we have military primacy over China? Think again. 2020-05-12T04:00:00Z But a provision in a 2016 defense policy bill elevated the chief executive and put the board in an advisory role. With Push From Trump, Senate Moves to Install Contentious Filmmaker at U.S. Media Agency 2020-05-08T04:00:00Z The move to rename all Confederate-linked military assets will be implemented three years after the defense policy bill is enacted. Senate panel OKs amendment to require Pentagon to rename bases that honor Confederate leaders 2020-06-11T04:00:00Z “America’s friends feel like they don’t even recognize us,” said Kori Schake, director of foreign and defense policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative research organization. Trump’s Response to Virus Reflects a Long Disregard for Science 2020-04-28T04:00:00Z Robert Soofer, deputy assistant defense secretary for nuclear and missile defense policy, outlined plans for expanding U.S. missile defenses this week. Pompeo: China withholding virus samples 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z “It is well known that China follows a defense policy that is defensive in nature,” Mr. Zhao said. Trump to pressure China to join New START deal to restrict their growing nuke arsenal 2020-03-10T04:00:00Z In a September email, one of a series made public by Just Security, a website specializing in foreign affairs and defense policy, Ms. McCusker wrote, “You can’t be serious. I am speechless.” Opinion | Trump is punishing an honorable professional for telling the truth 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z Bloomberg, whose views on foreign and defense policy are less well known than the other candidates, was asked if U.S. troops should be brought home from the Middle East as Warren has suggested. Rivals hammer Bernie Sanders at crucial South Carolina debate 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z “The impact of German and European security and defense policy must be larger, our international actions must be better coordinated and more visible.” ‘The West Is Winning,’ Pompeo Said. The West Wasn’t Buying It. 2020-02-15T05:00:00Z The central idea in the keynote speech, however, was that of a boosted Europe-wide role for the French nuclear arsenal in a more coordinated European defense policy. Macron seeks leading role in post-Brexit EU nuclear strategy 2020-02-07T05:00:00Z Fewer Republicans voted for both measures on Thursday than when the House put up similar measures in a defense policy bill last year. House Votes to Repeal 2002 Military Authorization in Bid to Rein in Trump on Iran 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z This fall, in closed door negotiations, the White House blocked similar language from making it into the final version of the annual defense policy bill, a must-pass package of legislation. Congress Wants to Force Trump’s Hand on Human Rights in China and Beyond 2019-12-27T05:00:00Z “China follows a defense policy which is defensive in nature and an active defense military strategy, and our development of weapons and equipment is to meet the basic demand of protecting China’s national security.” China’s test of submarine-launched missile presents a threat to peace, retired captain warns 2019-12-24T05:00:00Z As approved by both chambers on Capitol Hill in the defense policy bill, appropriators issued a 3.1 percent pay raise for troops, marking the largest boost in nearly a decade. Wall wins, Space Force pared back as House passed defense spending bill 2019-12-17T05:00:00Z The popularity of the annual defense policy bill reflects strong support among lawmakers for military personnel and the economic boost that military installations and defense contractors provide back home. Senate sends Trump defense bill with federal parental leave 2019-12-17T05:00:00Z Thursday promises a vote on a major rewrite of the North American Free Trade Agreement, while the Senate is about to send Trump the annual defense policy bill for the 59th year in a row. Massive bill calls for $1.4 trillion in federal spending 2019-12-16T05:00:00Z The Senate is expected to pass the annual defense policy bill this week, and the White House said Mr. Trump is enthusiastically waiting to sign it into law. Trump, Republicans see major wins as ‘progressive agenda halted’ in Defense policy bill 2019-12-15T05:00:00Z Democratic lawmakers then fought for its inclusion in the compromise version of the defense policy bill with the Senate. House passes bill establishing Space Force, parental leave for federal workers 2019-12-11T05:00:00Z The extended paid leave provision is part of the annual defense policy bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA. U.S. poised to give federal workers 12 weeks of paid parental leave 2019-12-11T05:00:00Z The newly-announced defense policy legislation does not limit President Trump’s authorities to launch a war with Iran, dropping a bipartisan provision requiring the president to get explicit congressional authorization for military action against Tehran. Big defense bill drops provision limiting Trump on war with Iran 2019-12-10T05:00:00Z Speaking to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity, Democratic and Republican aides confirmed that leaders on Capitol Hill were nearing agreement in negotiations on an annual defense policy bill. Donald Trump may get his Space Force – in deal for federal paid parental leave 2019-12-07T05:00:00Z Congressional negotiators face a make-or-break weekend to nail down a major defense policy and spending bill by Monday’s deadline to vote before the looming holiday recess. Lawmakers consider ‘skinny’ military spending bill as deadline nears 2019-12-05T05:00:00Z Now, 21 years after the army unceremoniously discharged him for repeatedly breaking the law, violating human rights and disobeying orders, Mr. Prabowo will oversee the nation’s defense policy. Indonesian General Accused of Kidnapping Is Named Defense Minister 2019-10-23T04:00:00Z Danielle Pletka, vice president for foreign and defense policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, tweeted, "This is a respite while we surrender to Turkish domination of Northeast Syria." Trump says Europe now willing to take IS prisoners in Syria 2019-10-18T04:00:00Z Danielle Pletka, vice president for foreign and defense policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, tweeted, “This is a respite while we surrender to Turkish domination of Northeast Syria.” Trump hails Syria cease-fire after playing role in crisis 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z The pushback to Mr. Trump’s move has opened the door to adding sanctions on Turkey to the 2020 defense policy bill for the attacks, which have caused thousands of civilians in the area to flee. Syria troop drawdown, impeachment inquiry threaten Trump’s proposed funding for defense, wall 2019-10-13T04:00:00Z Greenland, a semiautonomous Danish territory, has its own government, but Copenhagen, the Danish capital, is responsible for its foreign and defense policies. Greenland Calls On Denmark to Help Fight Child Sexual Abuse 2019-09-27T04:00:00Z The Republican-led Senate has agreed to do so in its annual defense policy bill, but the Democratic-led House refused in its version of the bill. Pentagon takes money from Puerto Rico, European projects to fund Trump’s wall 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z But many Republicans, led by Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas, have staunchly opposed the amendment to the defense policy bill because it restricts the president’s war authority. Trump’s move to tap Pentagon funds for the wall inflames military spending fight 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z “This is a blow to the fragile peace process,” said Adam Isacson, who specializes in defense policy at the Washington Office on Latin America. Guerrillas' return to arms in Colombia complicates U.S. policy in Latin America 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z Lawmakers are returning to Washington after a two-week fall break and are racing to pass the massive defense policy bill, which missed a major deadline at the beginning of the month. Syria troop drawdown, impeachment inquiry threaten Trump’s proposed funding for defense, wall 2019-10-13T04:00:00Z “Rather than being defined by ambition, they seem to be more about survival and just getting through it,” said Derek Chollet, the executive vice president for security and defense policy at the German Marshall Fund. World Leaders’ G7 Expectations: A Nice Chat, Some Good Wine, No Unity With Trump 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z “These forms of influence seek to compromise the independence of critical democratic institutions, stifle public criticism of China, and preempt foreign and defense policies that could hinder China’s rise to global dominance,” Diamond writes. Review | Democracy is under attack. But how to protect it while Trump is in the White House? 2019-08-01T04:00:00Z “The national defense policies China follows are defensive in nature,” Mr. Hua contended. Demise of INF treaty, increase in hypersonic missiles sparks fear of new arms race 2019-08-01T04:00:00Z That’s in addition to passing several major spending bills and the annual defense policy bill. GOP rapidly pushing judicial picks through Senate 2019-08-01T04:00:00Z The Senate version of the defense policy and spending bill does not call for the creation of such an office. Losing: Hypersonic weapons threaten to render American power useless, insiders warn 2019-07-30T04:00:00Z The annual defense policy bill was a test for the party’s left wing as it authorized $733 billion in Pentagon spending — tens of billions more than liberals wanted to accept. With a month of victories, Pelosi shows who holds the reins in a fractious House 2019-07-26T04:00:00Z House of Representatives approved a $733 billion defense policy bill on Friday, defying President Donald Trump’s veto threat by including provisions like a clampdown on funding for his planned wall on the border with Mexico. U.S. House passes $733 billion defense policy bill after Trump... 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z He added that defense policy innovation might be the area that suffers the most. Pentagon in longest-ever stretch of leadership limbo 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z She described improving the status of women as “smart economic and defense policy.” G-20 leaders showcase support for women’s empowerment 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z Senate on Thursday passed a $750-billion defense policy bill with provisions that target China on issues from technology transfers to the sale of synthetic opioids, pushing to counter growing Chinese influence around the world. Senate backs massive defense bill, targets China, sets Iran vote 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z The Senate aims to begin debate next week on the annual defense policy bill. House Dems push for new AUMF before any military action on Iran, unlikely to pass 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z The House Armed Services Committee recently voted along party lines to add such a provision to the annual defense policy bill. Trump shifts to talk of Air Force One 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z The House Armed Services Committee recently voted along party lines to add such a provision to the annual defense policy bill. Trump shifts to talk of Air Force One 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z The company was among five Chinese firms Congress banned from selling to the government in a defense policy bill last year citing national security concerns. Analysis | The Cybersecurity 202: Baltimore's slow recovery shows far-reaching consequences of ransomware 2019-05-22T04:00:00Z In last year’s defense policy bill, signed by Trump in August, recipients of federal funding were banned from using telecommunications equipment, video recording services and networking components made by Huawei or ZTE. U.S. might blacklist China's Hikvision over Uighur crackdown: source 2019-05-22T04:00:00Z Moulton recently delivered a major address on the House Democrats’ defense policy vision. Rep. Seth Moulton likely to announce 2020 run early next week: sources 2019-04-17T04:00:00Z He cited differences on euro zone reform, relations with the United States, EU defense policy and tax rules for the digital economy. Macron tests German patience in split over Brexit delay 2019-04-11T04:00:00Z He said undergirding that cooperation is the EU’s common defense policy. Cyprus working to step up defense cooperation with France 2019-03-31T04:00:00Z Gulf Arab states host U.S. troops and are important for Washington’s regional defense policy. Gulf Arabs, Iran reject U.S. recognition of Golan Heights as Israeli 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z Paul Buchanan, a former intelligence and defense policy analyst now with consultancy 36th Parallel Assessments, said the threat from neo-Nazi groups in New Zealand was well-known. Mosque shooting erodes New Zealand reputation for safety, tolerance 2019-03-15T04:00:00Z They pledged to increase cooperation in the areas of foreign and defense policy, fighting crime and terrorism, international development and research. Macron, Merkel to hold talks on Brexit and other EU issues 2019-02-27T05:00:00Z Unlike James Mattis, Powell wittingly supported his president’s disastrous defense policy. Colin Powell and Jim Mattis: two generals, two presidents, two paths in crisis 2019-02-04T05:00:00Z Earlier he was director of nuclear weapons in the office of the assistant secretary of defense and a developer of defense policy studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Community deaths 2019-02-02T05:00:00Z The idea here is not to prescribe precisely what our defense policy should be. Opinion | Believe we’re spending too much on defense? Think again. 2019-01-27T05:00:00Z To this end, France and Germany pledge to increase cooperation in the areas of foreign and defense policy, fighting crime and terrorism, international development and research. AP Explains: Why are France and Germany renewing their vows? 2019-01-22T05:00:00Z The Niskanen Center, based in Washington, DC, describes itself as a think tank that advocates for environmentalism, immigration reform, civil liberties, and a national defense policy based on market principles. Can worker participation on corporate boards fight income inequality? 2019-01-19T05:00:00Z The committee oversees defense policy and military personnel, among other issues. Former Navy commander gets seat on Armed Services Committee 2019-01-16T05:00:00Z Mr. Sweeney is considered a key player in defense policy and operations. Jim Mattis hands Patrick Shanahan Pentagon control 2019-01-02T05:00:00Z The order follows the passage of a defense policy bill in August that barred the U.S. government itself from using Huawei and ZTE equipment. Exclusive: White House mulls new year executive order to bar... 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z They named the annual defense policy bill after him just before his death. John McCain Senate Office Building push fizzles as Chuck Schumer never introduces resolution 2018-12-25T05:00:00Z While Xi said China is “increasingly approaching the center of the world stage,” he also noted that the country pursues a defensive national defense policy. China will ‘never seek hegemony,’ Xi says in reform speech 2018-12-18T05:00:00Z Mahan’s plans for Pacific dominion through offshore bases created a strategic conundrum that plagued American defense policy for a half-century. Trump’s trade Czar, the latest architect of imperial disaster 2018-12-08T05:00:00Z The assessment came on the heels of a defense policy earlier this year that warned China’s rising influence in the South Pacific could undermine regional stability, drawing a complaint from the Asian giant. New Zealand defense report says climate change greatest security risk 2018-12-05T05:00:00Z He signed a $716 billion defense policy bill in August that authorized military spending, strengthened rules to limit Chinese investment in U.S. technology companies and increased spending on missile defenses. Trump to discuss 'arms race' with China, Russia some time in the... 2018-12-04T05:00:00Z “The Warlord Loop influenced U.S. defense policy in ways that will never fully be understood,” Nagl said in an interview with The Washington Post. John Collins, Army colonel who launched influential online Warlord Loop, dies at 97 2018-11-23T05:00:00Z Hudson Institute of the District appointed Merle Maigre nonresident fellow focusing on cybersecurity international relations and defense policy. Washington-area appointments and promotions for Nov. 19 2018-11-18T05:00:00Z Others see an opportunity for Germany to escape its traditional unease about taking on a leadership role in foreign and defense policy by rooting such a role firmly in a collective European effort. Merkel Joins Macron in Calling for a European Army ‘One Day’ 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z They are likely to press the Defense Department to implement measures in this year’s annual defense policy bill aimed at increasing accountability and oversight of the process for identifying whether the military caused such deaths. Military faces greater scrutiny, tighter funding as Democrats take the House 2018-11-07T05:00:00Z “Permits are only approved if the exports are consistent with our foreign and defense policies, including human rights,” he said. Analysis | Canada’s response to Jamal Khashoggi’s death is a test for Trudeau 2018-10-24T04:00:00Z Waltz worked at the Pentagon as a defense policy director for secretaries of defense Rumsfeld and Gates. Fox News Power Rankings: Beating the odds 2018-10-15T04:00:00Z “This is a new frontier in terms of internet activism, or internet research,” said Jonathan Eyal, associate director of the Royal United Services Institute, a security and defense policy group. Armchair Investigators at Front of British Inquiry Into Spy Poisoning 2018-10-09T04:00:00Z The German foreign minister, Heiko Maas, speaking before a conference of all Germany’s ambassadors last month, argued for a stronger European foreign and defense policy in the face of a suddenly uncertain future. Is the World Becoming a Jungle Again? Should Americans Care? 2018-09-22T04:00:00Z Our defense policies have also enjoyed overwhelming bipartisan support in Congress. Right to remain Anonymous: Scholar who unmasked “Primary Colors” on authorship of Times op-ed 2018-09-20T04:00:00Z Congress ordered the Pentagon to study the matter in this year’s defense policy bill, which Trump signed into law in August. Poland’s new tactic for getting a U.S. military base? Pitch it as Fort Trump. 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z Mr. Mattis is one of the last remaining members of Mr. Trump’s initial cabinet appointments to spearhead U.S. national security and defense policy. Jim Mattis dismisses defense secretary resignation rumors 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z “It is ridiculous, shortsighted and … an incredible mistake,” said Danielle Pletka, senior vice president for foreign and defense policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute. Donald Trump rejects Marshall Plan nation-building, opts for ‘tough love’ foreign policy 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z He also played key roles in defense policy during World War II, as well as the conflicts in Korea and Vietnam. Analysis | The Daily 202: ‘Dick Russell was a racist. But he was much more than that,’ says niece 2018-08-28T04:00:00Z He had refused to utter McCain’s name earlier this month when signing the defense policy bill named for the senator. Trump turns McCain’s death into another political firestorm about Trump 2018-08-27T04:00:00Z He cheered on colleagues as they worked to complete the annual defense policy bill — this one named in his honor — faster than it had been done in decades. John McCain, American hero, leaves unmatched legacy 2018-08-26T04:00:00Z On Aug. 13, Trump signed into law a $716 billion defense policy bill named in honor of the senator. War hero and presidential candidate John McCain has died 2018-08-25T04:00:00Z And this month, when Mr. Trump signed into law a huge defense policy bill named after Mr. McCain, the president made no mention of the senator, who is the chairman of the Armed Services Committee. John McCain to Discontinue Treatment for Brain Cancer, Family Says 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z On Capitol Hill, the annual defense policy bill had included sanctions on Myanmar’s military, provisions that were approved 382 to 30 in the House. Opinion | The U.S. opts for silence in the face of atrocity 2018-08-08T04:00:00Z “Always a good day when we pass the Defense Authorization by wide bipartisan majorities,” she tweeted after a $716 billion defense policy bill passed the Senate this month. Missouri expected to set up McCaskill-Hawley Senate clash 2018-08-06T04:00:00Z Senate passed a $716 billion defense policy bill on Wednesday, backing President Donald Trump’s call for a bigger, stronger military and sidestepping a potential battle with the White House over technology from major Chinese firms. Congress passes $716 billion defense policy bill, Trump expected to... 2018-08-01T04:00:00Z By targeting key allies, the U.S. reversed its longstanding economic strategy, according to Stephen Biddle, an adjunct senior fellow for defense policy at the Council on Foreign Relations. As trade wars rage on, Trump administration considers to lift sanctions on Russian aluminum company 2018-07-28T04:00:00Z An amendment backed by two Republicans and two Democrats would have reinstated the sanctions but was stripped out of the must-pass defense policy bill, lawmakers said on Friday. House passes defense bill targeting Chinese investments 2018-07-26T04:00:00Z Bowing to pressure from the Trump administration, lawmakers unveiled a sweeping defense policy bill Tuesday that would give the president greater power to forgo certain Russia-related penalties. Congress to ease Russia sanctions amid clamor for tougher measures 2018-07-24T04:00:00Z As prime minister, Mr. Sharif ran afoul of the military early on by trying to assert control over foreign and defense policy, which is seen as the army’s domain. Military’s Influence Casts a Shadow Over Pakistan’s Election 2018-07-21T04:00:00Z Aides say language is being removed from a defense policy bill that would reinstate penalties and restrict the Chinese company’s ability to buy U.S. parts. Congress abandons bid to reverse Trump deal with ZTE 2018-07-20T04:00:00Z Aides say language is being removed from a defense policy bill that would reinstate penalties and restrict the Chinese company’s ability to buy U.S. parts. Congress abandons bid to reverse Trump deal with ZTE 2018-07-20T04:00:00Z Negotiators from the Senate and House of Representatives agreed late Thursday to abandon efforts to reinstate harsher sanctions against the Chinese telecommunications-equipment maker as part of the defense policy bill, the people said. Congress to leave Trump’s deal with China’s ZTE untouched 2018-07-20T04:00:00Z “I think it is much more about their approach to him,” said Danielle Pletka, senior vice president for foreign and defense policy studies at the conservative American Enterprise Institute. Trump’s tough words for Merkel and May raise questions about his relationships with female leaders 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z The council, which includes key ministers, sets the strategic direction for Russia’s security and defense policies. Exclusive: Russia's telecoms security push hits snag - it needs... 2018-07-05T04:00:00Z A bipartisan effort to add such language to a defense policy bill this month was derailed by Senate Republican leaders, who raised procedural concerns. Trump May Soften Sweeping Plan to Restrict Chinese Investments 2018-06-26T04:00:00Z The Trump administration says its defense policies are oriented toward “great power” competition with Russia and China, but defenses against strategic missiles from those countries are unlikely to be anchored in Alaska. If North Korea disarms, will US missile defense lose favor? 2018-06-26T04:00:00Z Senate on Monday passed a measure to kill that settlement deal as part of a defense policy bill. Trump to meet lawmakers about 'problematic' ZTE measure: White House 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z Both the House and Senate versions of the defense policy bill restrict government agencies from purchasing ZTE products. Senate passes defense bill, setting up clash with House over China’s ZTE 2018-06-18T04:00:00Z The decision enraged Mr. Corker, who called his party’s deference to Mr. Trump “cultish,” but only after the machinations over the amendment all but eclipsed the defense policies in the bill. Senate Votes to Reinstate Penalties on ZTE, Setting Up Clash With White House 2018-06-18T04:00:00Z The Senate is set to pass a defense policy bill that would block a White House plan to allow Chinese telecom giant ZTE to buy component parts from the U.S. Senate bill would block WH deal with Chinese telecom company 2018-06-18T04:00:00Z As it happens, the Pentagon is now completing a lengthy, in-depth review of its missile defense policies and programs. If North Korea disarms, will US missile defense lose favor? 2018-06-26T04:00:00Z Other issues included foreign and defense policy and the future of the euro currency zone. Germany’s Merkel insists migration needs ‘European answer’ 2018-06-16T04:00:00Z Some GOP senators said they were voting “no” on Toomey’s amendment because a defense policy bill was not the right place to attempt such a change. Senate sides with Trump, votes down GOP plan to expand Congress’s national security oversight 2018-06-14T04:00:00Z The measure, pushed by senators from both parties, was tucked into a voluminous annual defense policy bill that passed the Senate Monday evening by a vote of 85 to 10. Senate Votes to Reinstate Penalties on ZTE, Setting Up Clash With White House 2018-06-18T04:00:00Z And the Senate supports a boost for the field: Last week, it approved a mammoth defense policy bill that includes a provision directing the Pentagon to create a new $20 million quantum science program. Quantum physics gets attention—and brighter funding prospects—in Congress 2018-06-13T04:00:00Z Mr. Corker and Mr. Toomey are trying to attach the measure to the defense policy bill, which the Senate is considering this week. As Ties With Allies Fray Over Trade, Congressional Republicans Back Trump 2018-06-12T04:00:00Z Senators proposed a rollback, and on Monday they announced that will be included as part of the new defense policy bill the chamber began debating. Donald Trump’s ZTE deal poised for Senate rollback 2018-06-11T04:00:00Z The legislation will be included as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, a massive defense policy bill the Senate is due to debate this week. Senate to vote on ZTE ban in defense bill this week 2018-06-11T04:00:00Z Corker is hoping to attach his bill as an amendment to an annual defense policy bill pending in the Senate. Corker unveils bill to check Trump’s tariff authority, rebuffing a personal request from the president 2018-06-06T04:00:00Z Mr. Johnson said he’s looking for quick action, with plans to try to attach the measure to the annual defense policy bill. Security officials plead for new laws to seize, shoot down drones 2018-06-06T04:00:00Z The Senate on Thursday released a defense policy bill containing a provision requiring Trump to certify any ZTE deal with Congress is in the national security interest of the United States. Trump administration reaches deal to save Chinese phone maker ZTE despite sanctions, sources say 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z U.S. lawmakers released details on Friday of a $717 billion annual defense policy bill, including efforts to compete with Russia and China and the measure on weapons sales to Turkey. Turkey says will retaliate if U.S. halts weapons sales 2018-05-06T04:00:00Z With a majority in parliament, Hezbollah would be able to more tightly direct Lebanon’s foreign and defense policies and align them with Iranian interests in the Middle East. Hezbollah looks to emerge stronger as Lebanese head to the polls on Sunday 2018-05-04T04:00:00Z Merkel must also convince Trump that Germany is delivering in foreign and defense policy. No time for golf as Merkel braces for tough talks with Trump 2018-04-20T04:00:00Z “I don’t think our strategy would presume a political settlement,” said James Carafano, vice president for foreign and defense policies at the Heritage Foundation. Strike on Assad for use of chemical agents unlikely to advance wider U.S. goals in Syria 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z On Thursday, the House passed its own defense policy bill with language banning the Pentagon from purchasing ZTE technology. Trump administration reaches deal to save Chinese phone maker ZTE despite sanctions, sources say 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z “China is committed to a path of peaceful development, and China pursues a defense policy that is defensive in nature,” he said at a news conference. China boosts defense budget in quest for ‘world class’ military but tells neighbors not to worry 2018-03-05T05:00:00Z Even beyond foreign and defense policy, the stakes were already high for the average voter. Hezbollah looks to emerge stronger as Lebanese head to the polls on Sunday 2018-05-04T04:00:00Z “You really can’t overstate how influential Senator McCain has been on defense policy over the past couple of decades,” said Todd Harrison, a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Who will watchdog Trump’s massive Pentagon budget while McCain is absent? 2018-02-23T05:00:00Z “A unilateral restriction on European arms exports by Germany not only hurts domestic industry, but also reduces the room for maneuver of a strategic European security and defense policy,” said Hoke, who is German. Airbus concerned about German coalition's tougher stance on arm sales 2018-02-16T05:00:00Z A.I. has also become a significant part of national defense policy as military leaders and ethicists debate how much autonomy we should give to weapons that can think for themselves. As China Marches Forward on A.I., the White House Is Silent 2018-02-12T05:00:00Z But they’re likely to follow closely the defense policy bill approved by Congress late last year. A budget the likes of which the Pentagon has never seen 2018-02-09T05:00:00Z “The national defense strategy provides detailed defense policy guidance for military strategy, planning and operations,” Gen. Selva said in his prepared statement. Inside the Ring: Obama-era cash traced to Iran-backed terrorists 2018-02-07T05:00:00Z “I can’t think of a secretary who so quickly visited all the nuclear forces,” said Rob Soofer, deputy assistant secretary of defense for nuclear and missile defense policy. How Mattis changed his mind on nuclear weapons 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z “A unilateral restriction on European arms exports by Germany not only hurts domestic industry, but also reduces the room for maneuver of a strategic European security and defense policy,” said Hoke, who is German. Airbus concerned about German coalition's tougher stance on arm sales 2018-02-16T05:00:00Z The Trump nuclear doctrine breaks with Obama’s in ending his push to reduce the role of nuclear weapons in U.S. defense policy. Trump nuclear doctrine takes tougher stance on Russia 2018-02-02T05:00:00Z The Trump nuclear doctrine breaks with former President Barack Obama’s in ending his push to reduce the role of nuclear weapons in defense policy. Trump nuclear doctrine takes tougher stance on Russia 2018-02-02T05:00:00Z In the 1940s, Saudi rulers took a slice of Qatar’s modest oil revenues; later they nibbled at Qatar’s territory and dictated its foreign and defense policy. Tiny, Wealthy Qatar Goes Its Own Way, and Pays for It 2018-01-22T05:00:00Z Where the Trump doctrine splits from Obama’s approach is in ending his push to reduce the role of nuclear weapons in U.S. defense policy. Trump’s nuclear strategy seeks new weapons to counter Russia 2018-01-13T05:00:00Z The letter was spearheaded by Representative James Langevin, a Rhode Island Democrat, who last year introduced a measure into the defense policy bill that said climate change threatens the United States. Make security strategy include climate again, lawmakers urge Trump 2018-01-12T05:00:00Z Imran Khan, a prominent opposition politician whose positions on foreign and defense policy are often closely aligned with Pakistan’s security establishment, called for steps to disengage diplomatically from the United States. Cutting Off Pakistan, U.S. Takes Gamble in Complex Afghan War 2018-01-05T05:00:00Z The ban, included as part of broader defense policy spending legislation that Trump signed, reinforces a directive issued by the Trump administration in September that civilian agencies remove Kaspersky Lab software within 90 days. Trump signs into law U.S. government ban on Kaspersky Lab software 2017-12-12T05:00:00Z Yeo Suk-joo, South Korea’s deputy minister of defense policy, told the South Korean parliament that North Korea still needed to prove some technologies, like re-entry, terminal stage guidance and warhead activation. Seoul says North Korea puts Washington in range, but needs to prove critical technology 2017-12-01T05:00:00Z The provisions are part of a mammoth defense policy bill that the House of Representatives is expected to approve Wednesday. Massive U.S. defense bill includes a bevy of research-related provisions 2017-11-14T05:00:00Z The letter was spearheaded by Representative James Langevin, a Rhode Island Democrat, who last year introduced a measure into the defense policy bill that said climate change threatens the United States. Make security strategy include climate again, lawmakers urge Trump 2018-01-12T05:00:00Z The dispute over disclosure of operations is just one of the latest arenas in which McCain has tangled with the Trump administration over its defense policy. McCain threatens to subpoena Trump aides for information on Niger attack that left 4 U.S. troops dead 2017-10-19T04:00:00Z The ban, included as part of broader defense policy spending legislation that Trump signed, reinforces a directive issued by the Trump administration in September that civilian agencies remove Kaspersky Lab software within 90 days. Trump signs into law U.S. government ban on Kaspersky Lab software 2017-12-12T05:00:00Z Yeo Suk-joo, South Korea’s deputy minister of defense policy, told the South Korean parliament that North Korea still needed to prove some technologies, like re-entry, terminal stage guidance and warhead activation. Seoul says North Korea puts Washington in range, but needs to prove critical technology 2017-12-01T05:00:00Z Senate passed its version of a $700 billion defense policy bill in September backing President Donald Trump’s call for a bigger, stronger military but setting the stage for a battle over government spending levels. Pentagon chief asks Congress to not hinder cyber defense 2017-10-18T04:00:00Z Just last month, after all, the Senate passed a $700bn defense policy bill in the blink of an eye and without any serious debate. National parks for all: that's a populist cry we need | Jimmy Tobias 2017-10-18T04:00:00Z Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says he will seek a public mandate on his tougher diplomatic and defense policies to deal with escalating threats from North Korea. The Latest: Japan PM Abe seeks mandate on N. Korea policies 2017-09-27T04:00:00Z Abe said he is seeking a mandate for the proposal, and for his defense policy toward North Korea’s escalating missile and nuclear threat, saying the situation is tantamount to a national crisis. Q&A: Why Japan’s Prime Minister Abe is calling an election 2017-09-25T04:00:00Z Senate was planning to vote as soon as this week on a defense policy spending bill that includes language that would ban Kaspersky Lab products from being used by U.S. government agencies. Trump administration orders purge of Kaspersky products from U.S. government 2017-09-13T04:00:00Z Senate passed its version of a $700 billion defense policy bill in September backing President Donald Trump’s call for a bigger, stronger military but setting the stage for a battle over government spending levels. Pentagon chief asks Congress to not hinder cyber defense 2017-10-18T04:00:00Z Wednesday’s vote cleared the way for the Senate to begin work on a massive $700 billion defense policy bill, championed by Mr. McCain, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Senate Rejects Bipartisan Effort to End 9/11 Military Force Declaration 2017-09-13T04:00:00Z Senate is voting this week on a defense policy spending bill that includes language that would ban Kaspersky Lab products from being used by U.S. government agencies. Under scrutiny, Kaspersky Lab considers changes to U.S. subsidiary 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z McCain, who chairs the Senate Armed Services Committee, is also going to oversee work on a defense policy bill on the Senate floor next week. U.S. Senator McCain says facing 'very vicious form of cancer' 2017-09-10T04:00:00Z Senate was planning to vote as soon as this week on a defense policy spending bill that includes language that would ban Kaspersky Lab products from being used by U.S. government agencies. Trump administration orders purge of Kaspersky products from U.S. government 2017-09-13T04:00:00Z McCain is the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and is expected to lead debate on a defense policy bill. McCain will return to Senate next week 2017-08-30T04:00:00Z But before the Senate could move to the defense policy bill, it had to deal with the demand for the use of force vote from Mr. Paul. Senate Rejects Bipartisan Effort to End 9/11 Military Force Declaration 2017-09-13T04:00:00Z Senate is voting this week on a defense policy spending bill that includes language that would ban Kaspersky Lab products from being used by U.S. government agencies. Under scrutiny, Kaspersky Lab considers changes to U.S. subsidiary 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z McCain, who chairs the Senate Armed Services Committee, is also going to oversee work on a defense policy bill on the Senate floor next week. U.S. Senator McCain says facing 'very vicious form of cancer' 2017-09-10T04:00:00Z Of course, such activities do not necessarily translate into a desire for a more assertive national defense policy. A Pacifist Japan Starts to Embrace the Military 2017-08-29T04:00:00Z Paul is planning to propose an amendment next month to the annual defense policy bill that would repeal the war authorizations that Congress granted after the Sept. 11 attacks. The Latest: Mattis signals troop increase in Afghanistan 2017-08-21T04:00:00Z But the effort failed when senators voted 61 to 36 to set the measure aside, rather than include it in the annual defense policy bill that senators are considering this week. Senate Rejects Bipartisan Effort to End 9/11 Military Force Declaration 2017-09-13T04:00:00Z The Senate aims to approve the annual defense policy bill in September. Congress must prove its mettle this fall; it has no choice 2017-08-05T04:00:00Z Trump’s decision comes two weeks after the House rejected an amendment to the annual defense policy bill that would have blocked the Pentagon from offering gender transition therapies to active-duty service members. Trump announces that he will ban transgender people from serving in the military 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z The same measure narrowly failed on a broader defense policy bill passed recently by the House, as some Republicans joined Democrats to reject it. In a Cruel Summer for the G.O.P., ‘Things Are Starting to Feel Incoherent’ 2017-07-20T04:00:00Z McCain had been slated to oversee debate of the sweeping defense policy bill in the coming weeks. Doctors: Sen. John McCain has brain tumor 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z McConnell said that once the Senate "completes its work on health care reform," it would deal with the defense policy bill and nominations. Mitch McConnell Delays Senate Recess by 2 Weeks 2017-07-11T04:00:00Z But the Buy American push is becoming a subject of conversation in international defense policy circles, as President Trump’s brash leadership style and unconventional encounters with foreign leaders add a wrinkle to established international relationships. Pentagon moves to shut foreign firms out of its supply chain 2017-07-06T04:00:00Z Iray Mohamd, a 60-year-old electrician who was born in Iran, said he was against Trump's climate and defense policies and does not want the American president’s views to spread in Germany at the summit. Protesters outside G-20 summit violently confront riot police in port city of Hamburg 2017-07-07T04:00:00Z "I expect an Olympic-level of macho posturing between these two leaders," said Derek Chollet, executive vice president and senior adviser for security and defense policy at the German Marshall Fund, a Washington think tank. Trump and Putin Set to Meet for First Time at G20 Summit 2017-07-07T04:00:00Z “Syria will continue to exist as one country on a map,” said Derek Chollet, a former senior Pentagon official who is now an expert on security and defense policy at the German Marshall Fund. Trump administration struggles for strategy as Islamic State nears the endgame in Iraq and Syria 2017-07-02T04:00:00Z But it’s the GOP-controlled Congress that’s leading the way by adding tens of billions of dollars to the annual defense policy bill to pay for active-duty troops, combat aircraft, and ships that he didn’t request. Congress seizes lead on Trump’s promise to rebuild military 2017-06-29T04:00:00Z The Armed Services Committee voted unanimously, 27-0, to approve a defense policy bill that includes a provision granting the extra visas for Afghans eligible for special immigrant status. The Latest: Senate committee grants more visas for Afghans 2017-06-28T04:00:00Z At age 31, Mohammed bin Salman already controlled the kingdom’s defense policy and was overseeing a massive internal economic overhaul with the backing of his father, King Salman. Saudi Arabia’s next king is a young, ambitious risk taker 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z The panel intends to mark up its portion of the sweeping defense policy measure on Thursday. House defense panel would create space combat force 2017-06-20T04:00:00Z Sajjan told a news conference the new 20-year defense policy would result in “a Canada that is strong at home, secure in North America and engaged in the world.” Canada to boost military budget by 70% after pressure from US to spend more 2017-06-07T04:00:00Z BEIJING—China pushed back against a Pentagon warning about the Chinese military’s growing ambitions outside Asia, calling the U.S. report “irresponsible” and saying China’s defense policy was aimed at safeguarding its sovereignty. China Attacks Pentagon Report, Laments U.S. ‘Cold War Mentality’ 2017-06-07T04:00:00Z Freeland’s speech is to be followed Wednesday with an announcement of a new defense policy review. Minister: Canada will build up its military as the U.S. pulls back from world stage 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z The impact of any change on Japan's defense policies is a matter of heated argument. Japan's PM Abe eyes legacy with proposed change to pacifist constitution 2017-06-03T04:00:00Z In Brussels, President Trump again backed away from endorsing NATO’s mutual defense policy, which has been the foundation of the alliance since World War II. Manchester, Greg Gianforte, Mosul: Your Thursday Evening Briefing 2017-05-25T04:00:00Z Asked whether he thought Trump would be satisfied, Sajjan said: “This defense policy is for Canada.” Canada to boost military budget by 70% after pressure from US to spend more 2017-06-07T04:00:00Z Mr. Trump is then expected to endorse NATO’s mutual defense policy, ending months of questions over how he’d handle it. Manchester, Pope Francis, Angela Merkel: Your Thursday Briefing 2017-05-25T04:00:00Z He’s expected to endorse NATO’s mutual defense policy, ending months of questions over how he’d handle it. Russia, Manchester, Pope Francis: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing 2017-05-24T04:00:00Z But the incident serves to illustrate the rudderless incoherence of the Trump administration and the lack of even the inkling of a cogent foreign or defense policy. At Sea with Capt. ‘Wrong Way’ Trump 2017-04-22T04:00:00Z “No matter who wins,” a recent analysis by the London-based European Leadership Network concluded, “France’s security and defense policy will not be the same, and some candidates would bring revolutionary changes.” French election could bring a jolt to Western security, no matter who wins 2017-04-21T04:00:00Z The report published Friday is aimed at influencing defense policy of the next Dutch coalition government, which will be formed after Parliamentary elections next Wednesday. Report warns that Dutch armed forces are seriously neglected 2017-03-10T05:00:00Z The legislation offered Thursday by the House Appropriations Committee tracks with the funding levels authorized in the annual defense policy bill signed into law late last year by former President Barack Obama. House panel introduces $578 billion Pentagon spending bill 2017-03-02T05:00:00Z Congress created the National Security Council in 1947, in the hope of establishing a more orderly process for coördinating foreign and defense policy. Michael Flynn, General Chaos 2017-02-18T05:00:00Z James J. Carafano, head of foreign and defense policy analysts at the Heritage Foundation, said Abrams knows the State Department well and believes American diplomacy is important. Neocon and Iran-contra figure Elliott Abrams in line for State Department job 2017-02-09T05:00:00Z “Mostly this was Turnbull being an idiot,” said James Carafano, vice president for foreign and defense policy at the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank. Trump phone calls signal a new transactional approach to allies and neighbors 2017-02-02T05:00:00Z McCain urged Trump to use his authority under an existing defense policy law to provide lethal assistance to Ukraine. McCain says Russia testing U.S. in Ukraine, urges Trump to hit back 2017-02-02T05:00:00Z On Saturday, Trump signed a memorandum that gave Bannon a seat on the “principals committee” of cabinet members who shape US foreign and defense policy. Trump chief of staff: defense officials not off NSC after Bannon move 2017-01-29T05:00:00Z On the campaign trail, Mr. Trump stunned U.S. military officials and the defense policy establishment with his suggestion that the U.S. should stop trying to prevent South Korea and Japan from obtaining nuclear weapons. North Korea prepares for new round of nuclear weapons tests 2017-01-01T05:00:00Z President Obama said Friday that the annual defense policy bill Congress sent him violated the Constitution — but he signed it anyway. Obama circumvents Constitution with ‘signing statements’ after blasting George W. Bush 2016-12-26T05:00:00Z Now, with virtually no public debate, bipartisan majorities in Congress have removed the word “limited” from the nation’s missile defense policy. By striking a single word, Congress shakes up U.S. nuclear defense doctrine and opens door to space arms race 2016-12-22T05:00:00Z The New Yorker and the Arizonan even broke into an open feud when, during a 2011 debate on defense policy, McCain joked that Long Island was “regrettably part of the United States of America.” Sens. Schumer and McCain used to have a lousy relationship. President-elect Trump has changed that. 2016-12-21T05:00:00Z Congress passed some reforms in its annual defense policy bill this month—which still awaits President Barack Obama’s signature. Donald Trump Presses Fight Over F-35 Jet Costs 2016-12-13T05:00:00Z Yet in late November, members of Congress dropped this mandate from a defense policy bill. Recent editorials published in Iowa newspapers 2016-12-12T05:00:00Z The latest defense policy bill passed by Congress keeps those same Guantanamo restrictions in place. Obama circumvents Constitution with ‘signing statements’ after blasting George W. Bush 2016-12-26T05:00:00Z There is also language in the annual defense policy bill to provide millions of dollars in lethal aid to Ukraine, where the government in Kiev is engaged in open hostilities against Russian-backed separatists. Republicans ready to launch wide-ranging probe of Russia, despite Trump’s stance 2016-12-08T05:00:00Z Senate on Thursday as part of an annual defense policy bill, leaving the landmark measure on the verge of becoming law. U.S. Congress votes to apply Magnitsky human rights act globally 2016-12-08T05:00:00Z His two-week trip, which also will take him to the Mideast and Europe, highlights the breadth of challenges facing defense policy as the White House changes hands. Carter's Asia trip spotlights issues for next Pentagon head 2016-12-05T05:00:00Z But a $611 defense policy bill now up for a vote in the House stripped out language that would have required women to register for the draft. White House announces support for women in military draft 2016-12-02T05:00:00Z In the defense policy bill, Mr. Obama lodged a long list of objections and described how he would carry them out in ways he deemed appropriate under previous laws or the Constitution. Obama circumvents Constitution with ‘signing statements’ after blasting George W. Bush 2016-12-26T05:00:00Z Earlier this week, House and Senate negotiators agreed to strip a provision from the annual defense policy bill that would have required young women to register. White House announces support for women in military draft 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z A compromise version of a massive U.S. defense policy bill omits controversial provisions such as a clause Democrats said allowed discrimination against homosexuals and a requirement that women register for the draft. Compromise reached on massive U.S. defense bill 2016-11-29T05:00:00Z Conservatives were excited that the prospect of cuts in U.S. support or the closing of bases might spur Japan to develop greater military capabilities and more independent defense policies. Donald Trump’s Japan policy awaited by Shinzo Abe 2016-11-16T05:00:00Z Jim Carafano is the Heritage Foundation’s vice president for foreign and defense policy studies and is tasked with transforming the State Department. Trump’s transition team signals return to GOP establishment 2016-11-12T05:00:00Z “America is in uncharted territory on defense policy,” he said. With Trump as commander in chief, ‘America is in uncharted territory’ 2016-11-09T05:00:00Z But Trump “wasn’t elected on the strength of his foreign policy,” said Danielle Pletka, vice president for foreign and defense policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute. Amid a world of problems, Trump’s policy prescriptions remain opaque 2016-11-09T05:00:00Z When Congress returns to Washington later this month to tackle a budget impasse and a massive defense policy bill, there will be one more contentious item on its agenda: extending sanctions on Iran. Congress’s other must-pass measure: Iran sanctions 2016-11-03T04:00:00Z When he retired from the Navy in 1972, he founded the Center for Defense Information, one of the first independent organizations relying on retired military officers to analyze defense policy with a skeptical eye. Gene R. La Rocque, Navy admiral who became Pentagon critic, dies at 98 2016-11-05T04:00:00Z “Richard has been an exceptional leader who has proven his commitment to keeping America safe through strong national defense policies,” says Mr. Bolton. Inside the Beltway: It takes a village to run Clinton’s campaign 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z In a major speech on defense policy, he proposed repealing the scheduled cuts in military spending known as the “sequester,” and produced a specific list of programs on which he would spend more. Hey, Big Spender! Donald Trump Faces Pressure on Debt, Deficit 2016-09-18T04:00:00Z Negotiations continue between the House and Senate for a separate bill that sets defense policy and approves annual military spending levels. Service chiefs urge lawmakers to avoid return of budget caps 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z The bill would stop transfers only until Obama leaves office in January or signs a new National Defense Authorization Act, an annual bill setting defense policy. U.S. House passes bill to halt Guantanamo transfers 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z Tackling defense policy might give her a chance to prove that, despite relatively little political experience by Japanese standards, she’s capable of leading the country. Japan’s prime minister-in-waiting to make her debut in Washington 2016-09-13T04:00:00Z The old aircraft carrier, commissioned during World War II and retired after Vietnam, was an apt setting for hearing the candidates’ positions on foreign and defense policy. Donald Trump’s raging egomania 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z Beyond that, there are other high-priority items on the agenda, such as approving funds to combat the mosquito-borne Zika virus, and defense policy legislation that determines how much is spent on the nation's military. Congress has long to-do list, but little chance of action 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z Another part of the House’s defense policy bill commissions a study to review the capacity of ballistic missile defense, with instructions to pay attention to researching space-based systems. With one word, Congress looks to change a legacy of nuclear defense 2016-08-12T04:00:00Z Among them, six are affiliated with the Council on Foreign Relations, a large collection of foreign and defense policy analysts whom some have likened to a semi-official government advisory board. Anti-Trump letter reveals jittery band of Republican establishment power brokers 2016-08-14T04:00:00Z Or, it could backfire, given the controversial changes taking place in Japanese defense policy, said Nakano, an outspoken critic of the Abe government. Japan’s prime minister-in-waiting to make her debut in Washington 2016-09-13T04:00:00Z With neither the House nor the Senate approving more visas, lawmakers hashing out a compromise defense policy bill this fall may be unlikely to step in. Afghans Who Translated for the U.S. Military Are Stuck in Limbo on Visas 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z GOP leaders have tried to stamp out the issue, stripping the draft language from the House’s defense policy bill and releasing a convention party platform opposing women in combat. Congress’s four female combat veterans are speaking up on military issues 2016-08-02T04:00:00Z The “limited” language is being contemplated as part of the annual defense policy bill, the final draft of which is being negotiated. With one word, Congress looks to change a legacy of nuclear defense 2016-08-12T04:00:00Z The pilot program appeared to win the House’s tacit approval — its annual defense policy bill, passed this spring, made no mention of the matter. Congress wrestles with providing fertility benefits for injured veterans and servicemembers 2016-07-27T04:00:00Z "Everything is more complicated," says Derek Chollet, a former national security adviser to President Barack Obama who until last year managed U.S. defense policy for Europe at the Pentagon. Coup in Turkey Undercuts an Already Complex U.S. War on ISIS 2016-07-18T04:00:00Z Congress has responded to the State Department’s program parsimoniously, allocating the special visas piecemeal through its annual defense policy bill. Afghans Who Translated for the U.S. Military Are Stuck in Limbo on Visas 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z The question will ultimately be resolved later this year when Congress finalizes a defense policy bill. Congress’s four female combat veterans are speaking up on military issues 2016-08-02T04:00:00Z “Secondly, the Labour Party is in disarray, and the vote will reveal how dysfunctional they are on defense policy.” U.K.’s Nuclear Weapons Program Likely to Be Renewed by Parliament 2016-07-18T04:00:00Z The House didn't include a similar provision in its version of the annual defense policy bill. House passes measure to stop sale of Boeing aircraft to Iran 2016-07-07T04:00:00Z The Senate’s annual defense policy bill includes a draft registration requirement for women. House approves measure to bar women from draft registration 2016-07-07T04:00:00Z The Senate's annual defense policy bill includes a draft registration requirement for women. House approves measure to bar women from draft registration 2016-07-07T04:00:00Z Do you understand budgets, foreign policy, legal issues, defense policy? The Real 'Woman Card' 2016-06-20T04:00:00Z Republicans stripped a provision requiring women to register from the House's version of the defense policy bill. Air Force secretary supports draft registration for women 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z For those staunchly opposed to closing Guantanamo, a handful of proposed Gitmo-related amendments to the defense policy bill are insurance against Obama leaving the door open to emptying the facility for the next president. Republicans claim Guantanamo victory under Obama but eye the next president 2016-05-31T04:00:00Z As Rhodes puts it, American leaders and defense policy decision-makers were morons. Foreign Policy Fiction 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z “Our defense policies with respect to Taiwan are over 37 years old,” said Claude Chafin, communications director for the House Armed Services Committee. Congress seeks to strengthen U.S.-Taiwan military alliance amid China aggression 2016-05-30T04:00:00Z The warning from Nicholson comes with the future of the so-called special immigrant visa program in doubt as the Senate opens up debate May 25 on the annual defense policy bill. Top general urges lawmakers to preserve Afghan visa program 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z The report was released ahead of the Senate’s consideration of the annual defense policy bill. US senator says military sexual assault cases show 'troubling command culture' 2016-05-23T04:00:00Z Republicans are proposing changes to the Senate defense policy bill to prevent the Pentagon from even thinking about an alternative facility in the United States. Republicans claim Guantanamo victory under Obama but eye the next president 2016-05-31T04:00:00Z The report is being released ahead of the Senate’s consideration of the annual defense policy bill. Senator says sex case files show ‘troubling command culture’ 2016-05-23T04:00:00Z The report is being released ahead of the Senate's consideration of the annual defense policy bill. Senator says sex case files show 'troubling command culture' 2016-05-23T04:00:00Z He was trying to include it in a spending bill following passage late Wednesday of a defense policy bill that included a provision Democrats said would overturn the executive order. Amid shouts of 'shame,' House GOP defeats gay rights measure 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z “The re-nationalization of policies, particularly foreign and defense policies in Europe, is not something that I would wish on anybody, least of all Poland.” AP Interview: Polish ex-foreign minister sees Brexit dangers 2016-05-16T04:00:00Z The report "hyped up" China's military threat and lack of transparency, "deliberately distorted" Chinese defense policies and "unfairly" depicted Chinese activities in the East and South China seas, Yang was quoted as saying. Beijing blasts Pentagon report on Chinese military as damaging trust 2016-05-15T04:00:00Z "China follows a national defense policy that is defensive in nature," he said. China's defense ministry says a U.S. report assessing its island-building efforts in the South China Sea has "hyped up" China's so-called military threat 2016-05-15T04:00:00Z “China follows a national defense policy that is defensive in nature,” he said. China says US report hypes up its so-called military threat 2016-05-14T04:00:00Z Yang said in a statement on the defense ministry’s website late Saturday: “China follows a national defense policy that is defensive in nature.” China says US report hypes up its so-called military threat 2016-05-14T04:00:00Z Overall, the defense policy bill provides $602 billion in the fiscal year starting Oct. Senate Bill Calls for Women to Register for Draft in 2018 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z "China follows a national defense policy that is defensive in nature," Yang said, adding that the country's military build-up and reforms are aimed at maintaining sovereignty, security and territorial integrity and guaranteeing China's peaceful development. Beijing blasts Pentagon report on Chinese military as damaging trust 2016-05-15T04:00:00Z "The procurement of defense equipment by Vietnam from partner countries is completely normal, in accordance with the a defense policy of peace," it said. Vietnam says would welcome U.S. accelerating lifting of arms ban 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z Former Defense secretaries have pointed to that trend and accused the NSC of “micromanaging” defense policy. Senators don’t want veto power over the president’s national security adviser 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z But he said Trump's talk about NATO, backbone of U.S. foreign and defense policy for almost 70 years, is damaging. He's become one of the most closely scrutinized people on earth, but nobody really knows what a President Donald Trump would mean for world at large, foreign officials and analysts admit 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z Hunter's amendment was part of a defense policy bill that authorizes defense spending for the budget year that begins Oct. House Bill Would Mandate Women to Register for Draft 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z Hunter’s amendment was part of a defense policy bill that authorizes defense spending for the budget year that begins Oct. House committee votes to require women to register for draft 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z The measure, the National Defense Authorization Act, sets U.S. defense policy and authorizes, but does not appropriate, funding for the Pentagon. U.S. lawmakers debate funding gimmick in defense policy bill 2016-04-27T04:00:00Z Hunter's amendment will be included in the defense policy bill that authorizes the defense budget for the fiscal year that begins Oct. The House Armed Services Committee approved a measure Wednesday requiring women to register for the military draft, a move that comes just a few months after the Defense Department lifted all gender-based restrictions on front-line combat units 2016-04-27T04:00:00Z As Carter testified, Thornberry opened his committee's debate over the defense policy bill that authorizes military spending for the fiscal year that begins Oct. Defense Secretary Ash Carter attacked as "another road to nowhere" a GOP plan that cuts $18 billion from the wartime operations account to pay for weapons and troops the Pentagon didn't request 2016-04-27T04:00:00Z As Carter testified, Thornberry opened his committee’s debate over the defense policy bill that authorizes military spending for the fiscal year that begins Oct. Carter calls Republican plan to shift wartime money flawed 2016-04-27T04:00:00Z A provision in the defense policy bill for 2017 would delay a decision on listing the birds under the act for 10 years. House Democrats are taking aim at a Republican plan to block the Obama administration from protecting the greater sage grouse under the Endangered Species Act 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z U.S. lawmakers in the House Armed Services Committee began debating an annual defense policy bill on Wednesday that would shift $18 billion in Pentagon war-funding to other military needs. U.S. lawmakers debate funding gimmick in defense policy bill 2016-04-27T04:00:00Z It would also have been a turning point for Japan’s broader defense policy, which has been mostly inward-looking since its wartime defeat more than 70 years ago. Japan Consortium Misses Out on $38.5 Billion Australian Submarine Deal 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z A defense policy bill that will begin moving its way through the House next week would cut almost all funding for the program. The runaway surveillance blimp that captivated the nation is likely grounded for good 2016-04-23T04:00:00Z In February 1992, 12 European nations signed a treaty in the medieval Dutch city of Maastricht, forging common foreign and defense policies and paving the way for a single currency, the euro. Voting on European Integration: A Long History of Skepticism 2016-04-19T04:00:00Z “Hybrid warfare represents one pillar of Russian defense policy,” said a new report on Kaliningrad from the International Institute of Strategic Studies, a research organization in London. Russian Enclave Seen as a Fault Line of East-West Tensions 2016-04-16T04:00:00Z When they appeared on Fox News, they also used the platform to attack President Obama’s defense policies. Navy SEALs Split Over Members’ Benefiting From Hard-Earned Brand 2016-04-02T04:00:00Z The defense policy process will also be influenced by an ongoing, parallel fight over defense appropriations. House Armed Services chairman fires opening salvo in what’s likely to be long defense procurement fight 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z The first person of color to run Canada's 100,000-person defense department and military, the 45-year-old former police detective is neither a career officer nor defense policy wonk. Defense Minister Harjit Singh Sajjan: A Sikh soldier's climb to the Canadian Cabinet 2016-02-22T05:00:00Z Behind the main events at the annual discussion of foreign and defense policy here was a topic described in one late-night session as “The Future of Warfare: Race with the Machines.” In Munich, a frightening preview of the rise of killer robots 2016-02-16T05:00:00Z McCain’s panel is an authorization committee that writes defense policy and approves annual military spending levels. Sen. McCain assails Pentagon for relying on Russian rockets 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z McCain's panel is an authorization committee that writes defense policy and approves annual military spending levels. Two senior Republican lawmakers say they don't want American tax dollars used for subsidizing the purchase of Russian rocket engines because the sales enrich the friends of President Vladimir Putin 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z “China always adheres to the path of peaceful development, and firmly upholds an independent foreign policy of peace and a defensive national defense policy,” he continued. China is building a 2nd aircraft carrier in a bid to project power 2015-12-31T05:00:00Z Bradley H. Roberts, then deputy assistant secretary of defense for nuclear and missile defense policy, was on hand to defend PTSS. How the U.S. Missile Defense Agency burned $231 million on a program that never should have left the drawing board 2015-12-26T05:00:00Z Unless Pakistan is made to discontinue its policy of using jihad as an instrument of its defense policy in Kashmir and Afghanistan, Pakistan will not close its jihad factories.” Tashfeen Malik’s exposure to radical Islam central focus of San Bernardino investigation 2015-12-06T05:00:00Z The end-of-year passage of the annual defense policy bill frames the military and foreign-policy priorities of Congress, especially those of the party in control. Congress Shifts Attention to America’s Role in the World 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z That’s put the defense policy bill at the center of the debate over whether Obama would move some detainees from the detention center in Cuba to U.S. facilities without congressional approval. Obama signs defense bill despite Guantanamo provisions 2015-11-25T05:00:00Z That's put the defense policy bill at the center of the debate over whether Obama would move some detainees from the detention center in Cuba to U.S. facilities without congressional approval. Obama signs defense authorization bill despite objections to Guantanamo prison restrictions 2015-11-25T05:00:00Z Abe said the biggest shift in Japan's defense policy since the creation of its post-war military in 1954, was vital to meet emerging challenges such as those posed by China's growing military power. U.S., Japan naval exercises make 'big step forward' 2015-11-24T05:00:00Z In a speech on defense policy, the former Florida governor described the struggle against the Islamic State group as "the war of our time," one "that will determine the fate of the free world." GOP Candidates Talk a Big Game, Offer Small Plans on ISIS 2015-11-18T05:00:00Z But the White House said last week that Obama would sign a sweeping defense policy bill passed by the U.S. Pentagon says five Guantanamo detainees transferred to United Arab Emirates 2015-11-15T05:00:00Z But the strong vote in favor of the bill does not resolve lingering questions over the fate of Guantanamo Bay, which the administration had hoped to shutter through the defense policy bill. Defense authorization clears Congress, but Gitmo fight still to come 2015-11-10T05:00:00Z He plans to settle in Washington and work at the Pentagon in defense policy, but aspects of that were put on hold when it was decided he would receive the Medal of Honor, he said. After tackling a suicide bomber, this soldier must swap running for the Medal of Honor 2015-11-10T05:00:00Z Obama vetoed an earlier version of the defense policy bill over a dispute, later resolved, about whether defense spending increases should be accompanied by boosts in domestic programs. Congress Passes Bill Against Moving Guantanamo Detainees 2015-11-10T05:00:00Z If it weren’t why would Boehner pick him, a career prosecutor with no background or experience in or out of Congress in either foreign affairs or defense policy to lead it? Bernie Sanders is not dead yet: Here’s how he recovers from Hillary’s charmed October 2015-10-27T04:00:00Z When President Obama vetoed this year's defense policy bill, he put at risk a historic bipartisan effort to reform the military retirement system. A Veto to Veterans' Wallets 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z The veto means Congress must either change the defense policy bill or make peace with Obama over the bigger budget disagreement. Obama vetoes defense spending bill with rare ceremony 2015-10-22T04:00:00Z The Senate recently passed a $612 billion defense policy bill, but President Barack Obama has vowed to veto the bill because it seeks to avoid budget caps by padding the war-funding account. U.S. Army secretary raises concerns about declining budget 2015-10-12T04:00:00Z Deemed one of the few must-pass measures each year, the defense policy bill, known officially as the National Defense Authorization Act, sets spending levels and rewrites rules for the Pentagon for the fiscal year. Obama veto of defense policy bill, possible override loom after filibuster fails 2015-10-06T04:00:00Z The House on Thursday adopted the conference report for the annual defense policy bill on a 270 to 156 vote, which is not enough support to override President Obama’s promised veto of the legislation. House adopts defense conference report, but can’t override veto 2015-10-01T04:00:00Z “There’s nothing wrong with American’s foreign defense policy that a little backbone can’t cure,” Mr. Trump wrote. Today in Politics: Pope to Take His Pulpit Into a House Divided 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z |
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