MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 8, 2010 - The United States is seeing signs that sanctions against Iran are starting to have an impact, and, while working to strengthen its relationship with China, will maintain the right to navigate in international waters, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said. Story
MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 8, 2010 - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said he hopes the Taliban think July of next year is an end date for U.S. and NATO operations in Afghanistan. Story
MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 7, 2010 - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates expressed confidence that the new Congress will support his efficiency initiatives, while expressing hope the lame-duck Congress will pass the new arms reduction treaty and repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell.' Story
MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 7, 2010 - Asia’s security environment presents a new and complex mix of challenges that make the U.S.-Australia alliance as critical today as any time in its history, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton wrote in a jointly by-lined opinion article published in an Australian newspaper. Story
MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 6, 2010 - Arriving in Melbourne, Australia, for a summit aimed at strengthening the U.S.-Australia alliance, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates called it part of a broader, inclusive U.S. effort to strengthen security relationships throughout the region. Story
ABOARD A MILITARY AIRCRAFT, Nov. 6, 2010 - Enhanced military activities, closer cooperation in space and cybersecurity, and possibly a larger U.S. military presence in Australia are expected to be on the agenda as Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Navy Adm. Mike Mullen head to Melbourne, Australia. Story
