National security Commentary

U.S. Strategy: Evolve or Perish

Gary Hart | Apr 29, 2011
Thomas Jefferson's 21st century man cannot forever wear the clothes of his younger, 20th century self.

Leak Fatigue

Paul J. Saunders | Dec 16, 2010
As the novelty of WikiLeaks wears off, it's time to get down to damage control—and going after those responsible.

Vichy in Sigmaringen

Benny Morris | Oct 21, 2010
Recounting Vichy writer Louis-Ferdinand Céline's arrival in Germany at the end of World War II. 

American Jihad, Part II

Bruce Hoffman | Jul 21, 2010
We are stumbling blindly through the minefield of countering terrorist radicalization and recruitment inside the United States.

Spies Among Us

Jacob Heilbrunn | Jun 29, 2010
Moscow should be grateful that the arrest of ten alleged Russian spies brought an end to a costly and ineffective government program.

Too Little, Too Late

| Oct 15, 2009

Needy Nations

E. Wayne Merry | Jul 24, 2009
Biden should have toldUkraine andGeorgia to take their pleas for NATO membership to France and Germany.

Blank Checks

Doug Bandow | Jul 20, 2009
Europe will never have its own military capabilities unless America stops subsidizing its defense.

More Friends, More War

Doug Bandow | Jul 13, 2009
Expanding NATO doesn’t improve American security. It antagonizes Russia and could lead to war.

NATO Gains Weight

Doug Bandow | Jun 25, 2009
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.

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