R. Jeffrey Smith

R. Jeffrey Smith is managing editor for national security at the Center for Public Integrity, a nonprofit investigative newsroom.

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The Failed Reconstruction of Iraq

The Failed Reconstruction of Iraq

It was supposed to become a thriving, Western-style economy. What happened? More »

How to Cut the Military Budget Without Touching Defense

How to Cut the Military Budget Without Touching Defense

Senator Tom Coburn says slashing spending on better beef jerky and superfluous schools could save cash without hurting America's war preparedness. More »

U.S. Military Admits Major Mistakes in Iraq and Afghanistan

U.S. Military Admits Major Mistakes in Iraq and Afghanistan

A draft military report on a "Decade of War" reveals U.S. armed forces haphazardly entered misunderstood conflict zones and mismanaged manpower. More »

On Defense Cuts, Both Parties Are Far Out of Step With Voters

On Defense Cuts, Both Parties Are Far Out of Step With Voters

An unusual new survey shows the average American favors cutting the Pentagon budget by $103 billion -- far more than Obama or Republicans have proposed. More »

Will Cutting the Defense Budget Leave America at Risk?

Will Cutting the Defense Budget Leave America at Risk?

The debate over defense spending is raising all sorts of fears -- from questions of survival to concerns about lost jobs. Here, an expert answers the trickiest questions. More »

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