Some agencies would furlough virtually everyone, while others would remain completely open if there is a lapse in appropriations.
How Should the Pentagon Reshape Its Mideast Posture? Four Indicators to Watch // Melissa G. Dalton and Mara E. Karlin
A tour of possible scenarios reveals what U.S. policymakers ought to be focused on as they chart the future of regional force posture.
Rex Tillerson's Syria Policy Is Sensible—But It's Fanciful // Kori Schake
The resources the administration is willing to commit are at yawning variance with its ambitious goals.
The U.S. has escalated its presence in the country, and has signaled no timetable for when it will end.
Mattis: Pentagon Shifting Focus to Great Power Competition — 'Not Terrorism' // Kevin Baron
The first national defense strategy in 10 years puts on paper what Mattis, McMaster have signaled for months: the U.S. is refocused on China and Russia.