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  1. A Tale of Two Countries: Bahrain and Libya
    Russia Today 5 hours ago
    Waving the newly adopted flag, members of the new Libyan military force under the ruling National Transitional Council parade along a main street in the Libyan capital Tripoli on February 14, 2012. (AFP Photo/Mahmud Turkia)

    Question: Why send the Pentagon boss and not, for example, Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, who in mid-March 2011 visited Tunisia and Egypt to ensure those countries installed “the kind of democracy we want to see”? Answer: Because Bahrain is home to...

  2. What Happened to a Leaner, Meaner Military?
    The New America Foundation logo The New America Foundation 8 hours ago

    Still, the balance between preparing for the likely and hedging for the unlikely is getting a bit out of hand—I suspect mainly for reasons of bureaucratic politics and economics. Take the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the stealth plane that former...

  3. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago
    Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates speaks during a news conference in New York, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011. Gates was awarded the National Football Foundation Gold Medal award.

    Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates speaks during a news conference in New York, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011. Gates was awarded the National Football Foundation Gold Medal award. View Photo »

  4. Development is far cheaper than sending in soldiers.
    – Robert Gates SOURCE: The Huffington Post 2 months ago
  5. China's next leader Xi Jinping to visit White House
    FOX News logo FOX News 18 hours ago

    10, 2011: U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, third from left, and Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, third from right, sit with members of their delegation during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. (AP) WASHINGTON – Washington...

  6. The Civil War Paradox
    Small Wars Journal logo Small Wars Journal 23 hours ago

    Editor's Note: Words matter and perhaps none have more impact on the people of conflict-ridden areas than terms like civil war and genocide. Does the term "civil war" create a paradox that penalizes rebels that successfully challenge the government? ...

  7. What Happened to a Leaner, Meaner Military?
    Slate logo Slate 1 day ago

    Still, the balance between preparing for the likely and hedging for the unlikely is getting a bit out of hand—I suspect mainly for reasons of bureaucratic politics and economics. Take the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the stealth plane that former...

  8. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago
    RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2011 - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates (R) talks with U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia James Smith on the tarmac before departing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 6, 2011.

    RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2011 - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates (R) talks with U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia James Smith on the tarmac before departing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 6, 2011. View Photo »

  9. As former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates noted, thousands and thousands of Marines owe their lives and safety to the brave actions of Franz Gayl
    SOURCE: The Washington Post 2 months ago
  10. Robert Gates Interview: Charter Day 2012
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  11. The New American Way of War
    London Review of Books logo London Review of Books 1 day ago

    The American people have lost their stomach for invasions that lead to long-term military occupations, with all that implies in terms of casualties suffered and money poured down the drain. When Robert Gates said that anyone advising a future president...

  12. Kan slå ut Irans atomanlegg
    Aftenposten logo Aftenposten 1 day ago

    Foreign Affairs argumenterer den amerikanske Iran-eksperten Matthew Kroenig for at det som hittil har vært ansett for å være god latin, er feil. Kroenig er i denne sammenheng ingen hvem som helst. Fra juli 2010 til juli 2011 arbeidet han som...

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About Robert Gates

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Robert Michael Gates (born September 25, 1943) is currently serving as the 22nd United States Secretary of Defense. He took office on December 18, 2006. Prior to this, Gates served for 26 years in the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Council, and under President George H. W. Bush as Director of Central Intelligence. Before... Full Article

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  1. U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates conducts a town hall meeting with U.S. Marines and other military service personnel at the Forward Operating Base Bastion in Helmand Province, in this May 7, 2009 file photo. Ten years ago, U.S. forces began bombing Afghanistan in retaliation... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates conducts a town hall meeting with U.S. Marines and other military service personnel at the Forward Operating Base Bastion in Helmand Province, in this May 7, 2009 file photo. Ten years ago, U.S. forces began bombing Afghanistan in retaliation...

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  2. Former U.S. defense secretary Robert Gates (C) reacts after he was awarded the Liberty Medal as Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett (L) and National Constitution Center President David Eisner clap at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania September 22, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Former U.S. defense secretary Robert Gates (C) reacts after he was awarded the Liberty Medal as Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett (L) and National Constitution Center President David Eisner clap at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania September 22, 2011.

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  3. Former U.S. defense secretary Robert Gates speaks after he was awarded the Liberty Medal at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania September 22, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Former U.S. defense secretary Robert Gates speaks after he was awarded the Liberty Medal at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania September 22, 2011.

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  4. Former U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates speaks after being awarded the Liberty Medal at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 22, 2011. The Liberty Medal is awarded annually to honor men and women of courage and conviction who strive to secure the... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Former U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates speaks after being awarded the Liberty Medal at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 22, 2011. The Liberty Medal is awarded annually to honor men and women of courage and conviction who strive to secure the...

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  5. PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 22: Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Robert M. Gates (C) is congratulated by Pennsylvania Governor Thomas W. Corbett (L) and National Constitution Center President and CEO David Eisner (R) after receiving the 2011 Liberty Medal at the National... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 22: Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Robert M. Gates (C) is congratulated by Pennsylvania Governor Thomas W. Corbett (L) and National Constitution Center President and CEO David Eisner (R) after receiving the 2011 Liberty Medal at the National...

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  6. PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 22: Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Robert M. Gates (is awarded the 2011 Liberty Medal by Captain (Retired) Anthony Odierno (R) as Sergeant First Class Dana Graham (L) and National Constitution Center President and CEO David Eisner (C) look on... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 22: Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Robert M. Gates (is awarded the 2011 Liberty Medal by Captain (Retired) Anthony Odierno (R) as Sergeant First Class Dana Graham (L) and National Constitution Center President and CEO David Eisner (C) look on...

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  7. Former U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates (C) is awarded the Liberty Medal by veteran Anthony Odierno (L) and National Constitution Center President David Eisner (R) at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 22, 2011. The Liberty Medal is awarded... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Former U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates (C) is awarded the Liberty Medal by veteran Anthony Odierno (L) and National Constitution Center President David Eisner (R) at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 22, 2011. The Liberty Medal is awarded...

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  8. Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, right, talks with Pennsylvania Republican Gov. Tom Corbett, after he received the Liberty Medal during a ceremony at the National Constitution Center Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011 in Philadelphia. Since 1989, the Liberty Medal has been given annually... AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, right, talks with Pennsylvania Republican Gov. Tom Corbett, after he received the Liberty Medal during a ceremony at the National Constitution Center Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011 in Philadelphia. Since 1989, the Liberty Medal has been given annually...

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  9. Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates closes his prepared remarks after receiving the Liberty Medal during a ceremony at the National Constitution Center Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011 in Philadelphia. Since 1989, the Liberty Medal has been given annually to individuals or organizations... AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates closes his prepared remarks after receiving the Liberty Medal during a ceremony at the National Constitution Center Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011 in Philadelphia. Since 1989, the Liberty Medal has been given annually to individuals or organizations...

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  10. Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates speaks after receiving the Liberty Medal during a ceremony at the National Constitution Center Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011 in Philadelphia. Since 1989, the Liberty Medal has been given annually to individuals or organizations whose actions strive to... AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates speaks after receiving the Liberty Medal during a ceremony at the National Constitution Center Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011 in Philadelphia. Since 1989, the Liberty Medal has been given annually to individuals or organizations whose actions strive to...

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  11. Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates left, shakes hands with Iraq War veteran Anthony Odierno, representing Wounded Warrior Project, after receiving the Liberty Medal during a ceremony at the National Constitution Center Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011 in Philadelphia. Since 1989, the... AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates left, shakes hands with Iraq War veteran Anthony Odierno, representing Wounded Warrior Project, after receiving the Liberty Medal during a ceremony at the National Constitution Center Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011 in Philadelphia. Since 1989, the...

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  12. Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, second from left, receives the Liberty Medal from Iraq War veteran Anthony Odierno, right, representing Wounded Warrior Project, and Sergeant First Class Dana Graham, left, of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, and David Eisner, president... AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, second from left, receives the Liberty Medal from Iraq War veteran Anthony Odierno, right, representing Wounded Warrior Project, and Sergeant First Class Dana Graham, left, of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, and David Eisner, president...

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  13. Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates receives the Liberty Medal from Iraq War veteran Anthony Odierno, left, representing Wounded Warrior Project, and Sergeant First Class Dana Graham of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, during a ceremony at the National Constitution Center... AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates receives the Liberty Medal from Iraq War veteran Anthony Odierno, left, representing Wounded Warrior Project, and Sergeant First Class Dana Graham of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, during a ceremony at the National Constitution Center...

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  14. Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, center, is applauded as he arrives by Pennsylvania Republican Gov. Tom Corbett, left, and David Eisner, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center before he receives the Liberty Medal during a ceremony at the National Constitution... AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, center, is applauded as he arrives by Pennsylvania Republican Gov. Tom Corbett, left, and David Eisner, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center before he receives the Liberty Medal during a ceremony at the National Constitution...

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  15. (L-R) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Afghanistan on December 02, 2009 in Washington, DC. The United States sought... Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    (L-R) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Afghanistan on December 02, 2009 in Washington, DC. The United States sought...

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  16. US Defence Secretary Robert Gates (L) shakes hands with the president of the northern Iraqi autonomous Kurdistan region Massud Barzani on April 8, 2011 in Arbil. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    US Defence Secretary Robert Gates (L) shakes hands with the president of the northern Iraqi autonomous Kurdistan region Massud Barzani on April 8, 2011 in Arbil.

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  17. US President Barack Obama (R) presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to outgoing Secretary of Defense Robert Gates during the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute for Gates at the Pentagon's River Terrace Parade Field in Washington, DC, June 30, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    US President Barack Obama (R) presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to outgoing Secretary of Defense Robert Gates during the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute for Gates at the Pentagon's River Terrace Parade Field in Washington, DC, June 30, 2011.

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  18. US President Barack Obama (C), outgoing US Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Michael Mullen take part in the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute in honour of Gates June 30, 2011 at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. Obama awarded Gates with the... Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    US President Barack Obama (C), outgoing US Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Michael Mullen take part in the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute in honour of Gates June 30, 2011 at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. Obama awarded Gates with the...

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  19. U.S. President Barack Obama (2nd L) presents Defense Secretary Robert Gates (L) with the Presidential Medal of Freedom as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Navy Admiral Michael Mullen (2nd R) looks on, during his farewell ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, June... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    U.S. President Barack Obama (2nd L) presents Defense Secretary Robert Gates (L) with the Presidential Medal of Freedom as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Navy Admiral Michael Mullen (2nd R) looks on, during his farewell ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, June...

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  20. ARLINGTON, VA - JUNE 30: United States Vice President Joe Biden (3rd L) pats Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on the back as they enter the Pentagon before Gates' Armed Forces Farewell Tribute June 30, 2011 in Arlington, Virginia. Appointed by former President George W. Bush in 2006,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    ARLINGTON, VA - JUNE 30: United States Vice President Joe Biden (3rd L) pats Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on the back as they enter the Pentagon before Gates' Armed Forces Farewell Tribute June 30, 2011 in Arlington, Virginia. Appointed by former President George W. Bush in 2006,...

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  21. U.S. President Barack Obama and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Navy Admiral Michael Mullen (C) listen as Defense Secretary Robert Gates (R) makes remarks during his farewell ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, June 30, 2011. Gates is stepping down after four and... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    U.S. President Barack Obama and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Navy Admiral Michael Mullen (C) listen as Defense Secretary Robert Gates (R) makes remarks during his farewell ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, June 30, 2011. Gates is stepping down after four and...

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  22. ARLINGTON, VA - JUNE 30: United States Secretary of Defense Robert Gates (L) and President Barack Obama cover their hearts during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner during Gates' Armed Forces Farewell Tribute on the River Parade Field at the Pentagon June 30, 2011 in Arlington,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    ARLINGTON, VA - JUNE 30: United States Secretary of Defense Robert Gates (L) and President Barack Obama cover their hearts during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner during Gates' Armed Forces Farewell Tribute on the River Parade Field at the Pentagon June 30, 2011 in Arlington,...

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  23. Members of the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps parade during an Armed Forces Farewell Tribute in honour of outgoing US Defense Secretary Robert Gates on June 30, 2011 at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    Members of the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps parade during an Armed Forces Farewell Tribute in honour of outgoing US Defense Secretary Robert Gates on June 30, 2011 at the Pentagon in Washington, DC.

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  24. U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates (L-R), President Barack Obama and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Navy Admiral Michael Mullen salute during a march-in-review by soldiers in Colonial-style uniforms during Gates's farewell ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia,... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates (L-R), President Barack Obama and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Navy Admiral Michael Mullen salute during a march-in-review by soldiers in Colonial-style uniforms during Gates's farewell ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia,...

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  25. Members of the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps stand at attention before the start of an Armed Forces Farewell Tribute in honor of outgoing US Defense Secretary Robert Gates on June 30, 2011 at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    Members of the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps stand at attention before the start of an Armed Forces Farewell Tribute in honor of outgoing US Defense Secretary Robert Gates on June 30, 2011 at the Pentagon in Washington, DC.

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U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates conducts a town hall meeting with U.S. Marines and other military service personnel at the Forward Operating Base Bastion in Helmand Province, in this May 7, 2009 file photo. Ten years ago, U.S. forces began bombing Afghanistan in retaliation...

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  1. Development is far cheaper than sending in soldiers.
    – Robert Gates SOURCE: The Huffington Post 2 months ago
  2. As former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates noted, thousands and thousands of Marines owe their lives and safety to the brave actions of Franz Gayl
    SOURCE: The Washington Post 2 months ago
  3. If we cannot fix this variant during this time frame and get it back on track in terms of performance, cost and schedule, then I believe it should be canceled
    – Robert Gates SOURCE: DefenseNews.com 2 months ago
  4. The battlefield consequences of the release of these documents are potentially severe and dangerous for our troops, our allies and Afghan partners
    – Robert Gates SOURCE: CNN 2 months ago
  5. we have a little more time
    – Robert Gates SOURCE: FOX News 2 months ago
  6. I think the Israeli government is divided in some respects like our own over the right approach to take
    – Robert Gates SOURCE: FOX News 2 months ago
  7. All told, over the past two years, more than 30 programs were cancelled, capped, or ended that, if pursued to completion, would have cost more than $300 billion.
    – Robert Gates SOURCE: The Heritage Foundation 2 months ago
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