Bob Gates Commentary

Trusting the Taliban

Can we negotiate with the Taliban? Or should we focus on strengthening the Karzai government?

Obama's Dry Run

Obama hasn’t said much about Mumbai or Gaza. That’s fine for now, but he’s missing a chance to test his national-security team in private.

Carter's Heir?

Obama’s foreign-policy team has some conflicting personalities. Can he manage his deputies effectively? Or will his administration collapse from infighting?

Just Say No to NATO

No country at today’s NATO defense ministers’ meeting offered to send additional (and much-needed) troops to Afghanistan. This doesn’t bode well for the future of the alliance.

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May 26, 2012