- Craig Whitlock
- Reporter
Craig Whitlock covers the Pentagon and national security for The Post, where he has worked as a staff writer since 1998. He served as the paper’s Berlin bureau chief for nearly six years, covering terrorism networks in Europe, South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. He has reported from more than 40 countries. He has been awarded the German Marshall Fund’s Peter R. Weitz prize for excellence and originality in reporting in Europe and is a two-time finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. He previously worked as a reporter for the Raleigh News & Observer and is a graduate of Duke University.
White House weighs further nuclear arms cuts
The Obama administration is contemplating further cuts to the nation’s nuclear arsenal, but any decisions are unlikely until Russia and the United States can resume nonproliferation negotiations.
Pentagon to ease restrictions on women in some combat roles
Military officials say a ban on women serving in front-line infantry and armor units as well as special operations forces such as the Navy SEALs will be maintained.
U.S. revises plans for Japan base
Washington’s inability to resolve its basing arrangements on Okinawa underscores the challenges for Obama’s strategic “pivot” toward the Pacific.
U.S. seeks to reassure Europe on ties
Panetta, Clinton say it will not diminish its security relationship with the continent as it withdraws troops and places a higher priority on Asia.
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