Andrew Bacevich Commentary

Obama Goes to China

The president’s critics are wrong. His trip to Asia was actually a big success.

Make India a Member

Obama should demand that India be made a permanent member of the UN Security Council.

Bridge on the Dnieper

Ukraine should serve as a link between America and Russia—not a point of contention.

Misha's World

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

If Obama can’t deliver on closing Gitmo, why should foreign governments trust his promises on free trade and climate change?

Guns & Butter

Our Asian allies can protect themselves. Obama should lessen our military commitments to the region while promoting further economic integration.

Obama in Tokyo

The president needs to modify our alliance with Japan to deal with the recent political changes in the country.

Goldstone Speaks Out

Instead of fuming about the Goldstone report, the Israelis should be more worried about the turmoil in the Palestinian Authority.

The Lady Vanishes

Hillary Clinton can be assertive when she wants. Why isn’t she a more forceful voice in Obama’s foreign policy?

The Babysitter

Biden is right to remind Eastern Europe that it’s big and strong enough to take care of itself.

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May 24, 2013