Military history Commentary

Bosnian Lessons

What are the prospects for success in Iraq and Afghanistan? Our nation-building record in Bosnia and Kosovo isn’t encouraging.

Departing Europe

Rather than whining about the Continent’s military spending, the United States should allow the Europeans to bear the consequences of their actions. That means leaving NATO to the Europeans.

Walk Away from the Balkans

Washington should not give foreign-policy priority to Kosovo. Merry responds to Abramowitz and Hooper’s prescriptions.

Counterinsurgency Gone Bad

A Pakistani offensive in Waziristan won’t defeat the Taliban.   

Bad Investments

What’s the point of paying allies to provide marginal contributions to the war on terror?

Saving Athens

Closer European financial integration is the best way to solve the Greek debt crisis. The future of the EU is at stake.

A Solid Partner

Pakistan’s progress in combating terrorism will translate into major gains for the American effort in Afghanistan.

Obama's Options

Lukewarm public support for the Afghan conflict could stop Obama from implementing McChrystal’s recommendations—and lose us the war in the process.

Civil Defense

We need a hybrid civil-military organization for our reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan.

Blank Checks

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

Follow The National Interest

May 26, 2012