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The Era of Nation Cultivation

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | May 25, 2012

The concept of nation building has brought nothing but trouble. It's time for a paradigm shift.

The Fog of More

Jonathan E. Hillman | Apr 30, 2012

On the anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, a look at the lessons we should have learned about changing the national-security discussion.

Small-Stick Diplomacy in the South China Sea

James Holmes
Toshi Yoshihara
 | Apr 23, 2012

A recent action off the Phillipines has all eyes on China's rising naval prowess. But non-naval services also support Beijing's maritime strategy.

The Long Road of Negotiations

Paul R. Pillar | Apr 15, 2012

Troublesome allies and domestic naysayers threaten to derail fledgling talks with Iran.

Progress and Potholes for Burma

John Lee | Apr 3, 2012

Reform attempts in this Southeast Asian nation are undoubtedly flawed. But that does not make them insignificant.

The Consequences of Communal Preferences

Paul R. Pillar | Mar 20, 2012

What America can learn from the Indian and Malaysian versions of affirmative action. 

Nuclear Power's Uncertain Future

Charles D. Ferguson | Mar 15, 2012

Fukushima didn't stall the atomic age—the world economy did.

The Better War That Never Was

Gian P. Gentile | Feb 28, 2012

The "better-war" thesis blames generals for failed wars and misses the crucial role of faulty strategies. William Westmoreland's Vietnam ordeal offers a case in point. He deserves better than this latest assault by Lewis Sorley.

Rising Democracies Take on Russia and China

Ted Piccone
Emily Alinikoff
 | Feb 17, 2012

Moscow and Beijing vetoing the UN resolution on Syria was not surprising. Rising democracies supporting it was.

Riding the Tiger

The Editors | Feb 16, 2012

Burma Comes in from the Cold

Doug Bandow | Feb 6, 2012

Burma is finally taking tentative steps toward reform. Washington should reward it accordingly.

Israel's New Allies

Benny Morris | Feb 2, 2012

Netanyahu's historic visit to Cyprus is evidence of a new trend in Israeli peripheral policy.

Is Burma Turning On China?

John Lee | Feb 1, 2012

How Burma's pivot away from its longtime economic partner debunks the myth of China's diplomatic prowess.

Shooting First and Asking Questions Later

Paul R. Pillar | Jan 17, 2012

Americans must ask the tough questions now, not after a military adventure in Iran goes sour. 

The Taliban Get an Address

Paul R. Pillar | Jan 4, 2012

No one is going to win in Afghanistan. In the name of stability, bargains must be struck—many of which will involve the Taliban.

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