American military Commentary

Going (for) Broke in Libya

The U.S. should terminate this costly exercise in do-goodism once and for all.

Damage Control in Kabul

Osama bin Laden got the United States into the Afghanistan war. Now Obama should use bin Laden to get us out.

Iran vs. America

The Americans and the Gulf monarchs have no chance of containing Iran unless they learn to trust one another.

But Where Are the Americans?

Military intervention should not become America’s newest entitlement program.

China Spats

Beijing's uncooperative attitude has played into the hands of hawks. But Washington must pick its battles.

Don't Rush START

The dialogue between the administration and the Senate on America’s nuclear force is too important to be hurried along.

A Government for Baghdad

Over four months since the election, and Iraq still doesn’t have a government. Should Washington do anything about it?

Seoul Can Defend Itself

A change in America’s security guarantee to South Korea is long overdue.

Get Out of Japan

We can’t afford to stay—and Tokyo can defend itself.

Stay Out of Bangkok

Washington shouldn’t get involved in Thailand’s political turmoil.

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May 26, 2012