U.S. Shift Poses Risk to Pakistan

An American withdrawal from the region could diminish the financing and political importance Pakistan held as a key player in global counterterrorism ...

Topics: Central Intelligence Agency , drone , drones , National Security

Q & A: Answering Readers’ Queries on Drones

MARK MAZZETTI for New York Times 3 days ago

The Times's national security reporting team responded to readers' questions about drones ahead of President Obama's speech on counterterrorism ...

Topics: Central Intelligence Agency , drone , drones , National Security

Plan Would Shift C.I.A. Back Toward Spying

MARK MAZZETTI for New York Times 2 days ago

Some American officials and outside experts believe it could take years for a spy agency that has evolved into a paramilitary service to rebalance ...

Topics: Central Intelligence Agency , drone , drones , National Security

Pivoting From a War Footing, Obama Acts to Curtail Drones

New York Times 3 days ago

In a widely anticipated speech, President Obama narrowed the scope of the long struggle with terrorists, while defending the drone war he has waged ...

Topics: Central Intelligence Agency , drone , drones , National Security

Sweeping Leak Inquiries Reveal How Wide a Net U.S. Has Cast

New York Times 9 hours ago

Details of investigations into government leaks of classified materials also hint at the personal and professional cost for those caught ...

Topics: Central Intelligence Agency , National Security Agency , National Security

Send Us Your Questions About Drones

New York Times May 21

Ahead of President Obama's speech on drone policy, The Times's national security reporters will answer readers' questions about targeted killings and ...