Why NATO Commanders Are Suddenly Giddy
NATO generals are boasting about recent successes against the Taliban. But the war is more than just killing the enemy.
Daniel DePetris
Jones Out, Donilon In
General James Jones’ replacement with his former deputy as national security advisor is a welcome move.
Do American Military Bases Foster Terrorism?
America’s heavy military presence abroad may inspire terrorist attacks against the United States.
Congressional Apathy Toward Iraq
For the sake of postwar stability in the Middle East, American lawmakers need to keep up funding for Iraq.
Drones are America’s Default Option
When examining all of the options available for dealing with Pakistan’s insurgency, drone strikes come ahead as the most plausible.
Inside Hamas’ Negotiating Strategy
The United States need to bring Hamas into the Middle East peace process.
The Roller Coaster Decade
How will history look back on this decade? There have been catastrophes and there has been progress.
Bob Woodward’s Bombshell
Obama’s Wars depicts an administration in constant disagreement and strife over which strategy to pursue in Afghanistan.
Saudi Arabia Bulking Up
The United States’ proposed $60 billion defense sale to Saudi Arabia is the right move in the short term.
World Watches As Afghanistan Votes
Low voter turnout in Afghanistan’s parliamentary elections today could lead to the death of America’s democracy project there.
Ditch Nation Building and Go After Al Qaeda
As counterinsurgency in Afghanistan appears to be failing, one group recommends changing the war’s priorities.
Hamas: “Pay Attention To Us”
In a strange and twisted way, Hamas’ latest terrorist attack on the West Bank may show a willingness to negotiate.
Same Old “Peace Talks”
Sure, the peacemaking environment is better today than it was over the past decade. How can it get any worse?
CIA Versus the White House in Afghanistan
The arrest of a corrupt Afghan government official is a microcosm of American policy in Afghanistan: ambiguous and unclear.
Mission Not Accomplished
The American combat role in Iraq is over, but the success of the mission is still up for grabs.