Andrew Bacevich Commentary

Get STARTed!

Paul J. Saunders | Mar 18, 2010
An arms-control treaty could trigger a new beginning in our relations with Russia—and bolster Dmitri Medvedev’s influence in Moscow.

Challenging Israel

Amjad Atallah | Mar 17, 2010
Israel shouldn’t be allowed to dictate American foreign policy. If it doesn’t concede on the settlements, Washington should revoke diplomatic support and restrict military aid.

Give Peace a Chance

Doug Bandow | Mar 15, 2010
Why is the American government so quick to consider military force as a solution to every foreign-policy problem?

Courting Kiev

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | Feb 15, 2010
Ukraine’s new president isn’t anti-Western. Obama’s low-key approach toward Kiev is our best chance of keeping him that way.

Europe Doesn't Matter

Doug Bandow | Feb 10, 2010
The EU doesn’t have a united foreign policy and its member countries are downsizing their militaries. Why are Europeans surprised no one pays attention to them?

East of Europe

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | Feb 08, 2010
Ukraine’s election results aren’t a repudiation of the West. Kiev will still pursue the middle course it always has, courting both Europe and Russia.

The New Old World

Jacob Heilbrunn | Feb 03, 2010
Obama is unwise to ignore Europe—especially as a strengthened EU develops a common foreign policy.

Ukraine's Counterrevolution

Doug Bandow | Jan 22, 2010
The Orange Revolution failed and Kiev is getting friendly with Moscow. So what?

The New Year

Jacob Heilbrunn | Dec 30, 2009
Foreign policy will be the crucial political battleground of 2010—and it will make or break Obama’s presidency.

Talking to Turkey

Morton Abramowitz
Henri J. Barkey
| Dec 07, 2009
As Erdogan visits, Obama should seek to restore confidence in Ankara’s alliance with the West.

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