Military personnel Commentary

British Conservatism: Where Next?

Tim Potier | Jun 16, 2010
To judge from the British media's treatment of the General Election result, from 5th May (2005), one would have thought, unless one hesitated, that Tony Blair's Labour Party had just suffered a defeat.

Getting it Right in Lebanon

John R. Thomson | Jun 16, 2010
The assassination of two Lebanese patriots has provided the basis for genuine reform of the country's fractious politics and elimination of Syrian dominance.

Cut Defense Spending

Lawrence J. Korb
Christopher A. Preble
| Jun 16, 2010
We’re breaking the bank. America can’t afford to defend the world any longer.

The Saudis go to Baghdad

Danial Anas Kaysi | Apr 30, 2010
Saudi Arabia isn't shy about associating with Iraq anymore. But Riyadh is overlooking Maliki, pulling for Allawi to come out on top in the elections.

Talk to Pyongyang

David C. Kang | Apr 28, 2010
South Korea and America need to press hard for a deal with North Korea before higher tensions erupt in more violence.

Bankrupt Empire

Doug Bandow | Apr 19, 2010
Washington’s massive debt will force America to abandon its role as global hegemon.

Bad Investments

Doug Bandow | Apr 15, 2010
What’s the point of paying allies to provide marginal contributions to the war on terror?

Tokyo Rising

Ted Galen Carpenter | Apr 07, 2010
China’s growing strength is making its neighbors nervous—and less fearful of a fully rearmed Japan.

The Moscow Bombings

Paul J. Saunders | Mar 29, 2010
The attacks are a major test for Medvedev. If he doesn’t handle things well, Putin might be strengthened and the reset put in danger.

Netanyahu's Choice

Geoffrey Kemp | Mar 24, 2010
Politician who keeps his office or statesman who brings peace to the Middle East? The decision is his.

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