Andrew Bacevich Commentary

Obama Goes to China

Morton Abramowitz | Dec 02, 2009
The president’s critics are wrong. His trip to Asia was actually a big success.

Make India a Member

Ashley J. Tellis | Nov 24, 2009
Obama should demand that India be made a permanent member of the UN Security Council.

Bridge on the Dnieper

David S. Plotz | Nov 19, 2009
Ukraine should serve as a link between America and Russia—not a point of contention.

Misha's World

Tsotne Bakuria | Nov 18, 2009
While Georgia is accused of harboring members of al-Qaeda and suffers through an economic crisis, Mikheil Saakashvili is planning a New Year’s Eve Party.

Credibility Gap

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | Nov 17, 2009
If Obama can’t deliver on closing Gitmo, why should foreign governments trust his promises on free trade and climate change?

Guns & Butter

Doug Bandow | Nov 16, 2009
Our Asian allies can protect themselves. Obama should lessen our military commitments to the region while promoting further economic integration.

Obama in Tokyo

Douglas H. Paal | Nov 13, 2009
The president needs to modify our alliance with Japan to deal with the recent political changes in the country.

Goldstone Speaks Out

Jacob Heilbrunn | Nov 10, 2009
Instead of fuming about the Goldstone report, the Israelis should be more worried about the turmoil in the Palestinian Authority.

The Lady Vanishes

Jacob Heilbrunn | Nov 02, 2009
Hillary Clinton can be assertive when she wants. Why isn’t she a more forceful voice in Obama’s foreign policy?

The Babysitter

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | Oct 22, 2009
Biden is right to remind Eastern Europe that it’s big and strong enough to take care of itself.

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