James Mattis
The Biggest Obstacle to the Pentagon’s War on Sexual Assault: the Military Justice System
A legal principle intended to protect service members after World War II has spawned a dangerous precedent.
Trump and the Military Are at Odds on Climate Change
While the Trump administration has largely rejected climate change as an issue, the Department of Defense and Congress have identified it as a major potential threat to national security.
Is the White House Being Reshaped by the Military?
There haven't been this many generals in the executive branch since World War II.
Mattis, Not Trump, Is Now in Charge of America's Military
The Department of Defense may send thousands more U.S. troops to Afghanistan. But the real news is who's ordering their deployment.
James Mattis Admits Climate Change Is a Threat
That puts him at odds with many high-ranking officials in the Trump administration.