Analysts say defense spending is changing along with strategies - with an emphasis on intelligence and deterrence rather than on combat.

VOA: standard.2010.07.23

that rather than helping build a stable Afghanistan capable of governing itself, what they describe as an escalation of the U.S.presence may actually harm U.S.security.

VOA: standard.2009.03.17

To help accomplish that, General McChrystal noted that the training unit for Afghan forces is now a NATO command, rather than being just an American responsibility.

VOA: standard.2009.12.03

Many Senate Republicans say they are troubled by the remark, as it suggests the federal appeals court judge is inclined to consider race and gender in judicial decisions rather than adhering to an impartial application of the law.

VOA: standard.2009.05.31

By linking the goal to its gross national product rather than setting an absolute emissions target, China - the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases may actually see its total emissions increase over the next decade, even if it meets the voluntary target.

VOA: standard.2009.11.26

The economy needs help. But rather than stimulating the economy by providing an improved incentives to work and invest, we have been devoting trillions of dollars in taxpayer money to expanding and creating permanent long-term government spending programs and income-redistribution mechanisms,".

VOA: standard.2009.04.03

"Our effort here in writing this letter is just urging caution because we're hoping that with the new administration, we will have an administration that will lend itself more to diplomacy and working through other means rather than always military confrontation,".

VOA: standard.2009.03.17