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Contemplating the Ifs

There's no Hollywood solution to dealing with Iran--just a bunch of bad options.

Commentary

Get Out of Japan

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

Japan Can Defend Itself

Why is Japan still being protected by American marines?

Get Out of Afghanistan

Obama needs to withdraw our troops and let the Afghans deal with al-Qaeda and the Taliban.

Blogs

"Hard Choices" Under Discussion at CNAS

The Iraq/nation-building/COIN true believers have some influence. But their ranks are small—and shrinking.

Gates Swimming against the Tide

Defense Secretary Gates's budget cuts beg the question: Why not more?

Does the United States Want Japan to Fight China?

Why would the Japanese want to spend more on defense when the American military is right there?

Books & Reviews

Have Gun, Will Travel

The story of the AK-47 reads like a Stalinist myth. Whether it's true or not, the gun is a sure sign of humanity's penchant for violent solutions to conflict.

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February 13, 2012