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Afghanistan - New Rules of Engagement Good for Civilians and Soldiers
Glenn Beck -- "Restoring Honor" or Exploiting a Noble Organization?
Is Japan Giving Up?
Video - Was the Iraqi election a success?
With Great Freedom Comes Great Responsibility: Twitter and Facebook Now Allowed Within the Firewall
Last month, the Pentagon reversed its policy on accessing e-mail, instant messaging, discussion forums and social networking sites while using government computers.
International Women's Day - Remembering Afghan Women
A Strong Climate Bill Can Save Lives
Toyota and the End of Japan
Inside the Iraq Transition with CO State Rep and US Army Colonel Joe Rice
The Dragon’s Dilemma: A Closer Look at China’s Defense Budget and Priorities
This week, China’s National People’s Congress will convene its annual meeting in Beijing. Among the developments that are expected from the gathering is one we should all pay close attention to: the announcement of China’s 2010 defense budget. Beijing has given the military double-digit budget increases for well over a decade, and some Chinese security analysts are calling for a larger-than-usual boost this year in a bid to signal China’s anger over the latest U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. Whatever the exact amount of China’s official defense budget, the announcement will once again highlight China’s growing military power — and the potential challenge it poses to the U.S.

