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A new classified intelligence assessment on Iraq says there has been significant progress in security since the last assessment was delivered in August, a senior military official said.In most ways the new National Intelligence Estimate hews closely to the one delivered nine months ago. That document spoke of security gains since the increase in troop levels began in January 2007, the continued high rate of violence and uneven progress on the part of Iraqi security forces."It does not differ significantly from August's NIE," a congressional official said in describing the document.The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the report is classified. They noted that many of the conclusions of the report are already reflected in public statements and press reports.Since the August report, Sunni tribes have solidified their resistance to Al-Qaeda-associated insurgents in Anbar and Diyala provinces, which has weakened the movement.The National Intelligence Estimate is part of a s...
The Obama administration is expressing new confidence that talks with the Taliban next week offer the best chance yet to end the 10-year-old war in Afghanistan, desp...
The Obama administration is moving ahead with plans for negotiating with the Taliban , confident that talks offer the best chance to end the 10-year-old war in Afgha...
The Obama administration is moving ahead with plans for negotiating with the Taliban, confident that talks offer the best chance to end the 10-year-old war in Afghan...
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WASHINGTON -- An Afghanistan intelligence analysis concludes that U.S. special operations raids and special operations-led outreach to Afghan villages are producing ...
A classified National Intelligence Estimate ( search ) prepared for President Bush in late July contains bleak forecasts for Iraq, which experts said could remain in...
A classified National Intelligence Estimate ( search ) prepared for President Bush in late July contains bleak forecasts for Iraq, which experts said could remain i...
This is a rush transcript of "Special Report With Bret Baier" from March 30, 2010. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)PRESID...
U.S. intelligence agencies believe Iranian leaders are involved in a divisive debate over whether to develop atomic weapons in light of international sanctions, a U....
President Obama , in reaching his decision to ditch a missile defense shield in Eastern Europe, used information from a May 2009 National Intelligence Estimate that ...
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The Obama administration is considering more assertive action against Beijing to combat a persistent cyber-espionage campaign it believes Chinese hackers are waging ...
A much-anticipated intelligence assessment on Iraq says success depends on improving poor security, which is fueling sectarian violence, hurting the government and s...
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The number of Islamic terrorists has grown since the U.S.-led war in Iraq, say portions of the National Intelligence Estimate , proof enough, say Democrats, that the...