Free Riding on American Power
Europe and Japan sit safely under America’s defense umbrella.
NATO
Cold Response
NATO forces exercise north of the Arctic Circle to test cold weather operations and interoperability.
Rethinking NATO’s Future
It wasn’t too long ago that NATO’s post-Cold War purpose seemed perfectly clear. During the Clinton Administration, the United Stated led allies in humanitarian efforts around the world but in Europe’s backyard especially. Up to this very day, Western forces are actively engaged in peacekeeping in former Yugoslavia and, of course, in Afghanistan. The Afghanistan […]
Can We Win in Afghanistan?
Writing in July 2008, retired United States Army General Barry McCaffrey, a Gulf War veteran and critic of the initial American strategy in Iraq, assessed the war in Afghanistan and concluded the following. “Afghanistan is in misery.” Life expectancy is low and violence and crime are rampant. At the time, McCaffrey expected Afghan governance to […]
The Potential of European Might
Obstacles to European defense cooperation are numerous and unlikely to be overcome.
The New Atlantic Order
Henry Kissinger believes “an international political regulatory system” is imminent.
Will NATO Pitch In?
Where will Anders Fogh Rasmussen’s 5,000 troops come from?