Xulon Press Commentary

The China Syndrome

Beijing won’t be able to threaten the American homeland anytime soon. So why is everyone panicking about China’s military buildup?

Tokyo Drift

Japan’s new government wants to transform the country’s foreign policy, including its alliance with America. Will Tokyo and Washington have a falling out?

Blank Checks

Europe will never have its own military capabilities unless America stops subsidizing its defense.

More Friends, More War

Expanding NATO doesn’t improve American security. It antagonizes Russia and could lead to war.

Iran's Failed Revolution

Why America will be facing an even more staunchly anti-U.S., pronuclear government in Tehran.

NATO Gains Weight

The alliance is trying to add new members from Ukraine to Georgia. But these countries won’t bolster America’s security. Instead, they have political baggage that will weaken it.

Young Turks

Barack Obama needs to stop lecturing Europe about Turkey’s accession to the EU. Brussels, not Washington, should decide whether or not to include Ankara.

The Russian Hangover

The party is over in Moscow—the economic crunch has reminded Russians that their nation isn’t a real great power.

United in Powerlessness

The war between Georgia and Russia has shown just how powerless Europe is to resolve crises, militarily or diplomatically. Will Brussels ever take responsibility for its own neighborhood?

Playing with Fire

Now that war has broken out between Georgia and Russia, some are saying that granting NATO membership to Tbilisi would have averted the crisis. How wrong they are.

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May 26, 2012