Charles A. Kupchan

Essays

The quickest way to end unipolarity is to pursue unilateralism. An America that obeys international rules will strengthen its foundation of power and preserve its advantage.

Bring Russia into NATO; leave the rest to the Europeans.

Commentary

Despite protests by the United States, European NATO members made the right decision by not extending membership action plans to Ukraine and Georgia.

The allies are sending more troops to Afghanistan and behind U.S. missile-defense plans, but less than thrilled about expanding NATO into Russia’s backyard.

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May 25, 2012