The U.S. military has developed into an effective counterinsurgency force under the leadership of Generals David Petraeus and Ray Odierno.

Information on Operation Phantom Thunder in Iraq.

The challenge for the Obama administration is to ensure that the 2012 elections are not about Iraq either.

The "Battle of the Generals" is really no battle at all.

The story of how the rhythms, tenor, and characteristics of the Sino-American relationship began is recalled in vivid detail and with characteristic eloquence by Kissinger in his new book, On China.

The issues facing Barack Obama and his military commanders in Iraq are fundamentally different from those of 2007 and 2008.

Great commanders usually come in pairs; in the case of Iraq, Generals David Petraeus and Raymond Odierno can now be added to the list.

President Obama has ordered sufficient reinforcements to Afghanistan to execute a war strategy that can succeed. We applaud this decision.