Cheney Commentary

The U.S. Shoots its Dog

The United States should talk to Russia, not continue with abrasive—and ineffective—posturing.

Bomb, Bomb Iran?

Hillary Clinton says that the United States should “obliterate” Tehran if it launches an attack on Israel, even though the likelihood of that occuring is next to nil. Are Barack Obama and John McCain any more realistic?

Reactions to the State of the Union

Paul Saunders and Amitai Etzioni give their takes on President Bush's foreign policy remarks in the latest State of the Union Address.

The Fading Freedom Agenda

The decidedly measured rhetoric used by President Bush in the State of the Union address on Monday shows that his democratic zeal has been tempered by time and experience.

Are They Right?

Much has been made of the neoconservative influence over U.S. foreign policy. In a new book, TNI senior editor Jacob Heilbrunn tries to make sense of the house that Kristol built.

Report and Retort: Carothers Responds to Smith

Carothers responds to Smith's claim that he underestimated the role of democracy promotion in Bush Foreign Policy.

The Democracy Crusade Myth

Although it is unquestionably true that U.S. foreign policy is due for a serious recalibration, the notion that democracy promotion plays a dominant role in Bush policy is a myth.

Intelligence on the NIE

Michael Scheuer, former head of the CIA’s Bin Laden unit, refutes the NIE’s contention that Al-Qaeda’s Iraq presence has any bearing on the group’s international planning.

The Costs of Iraq

The costs of the Iraq War cannot be measured purely qunatitatively. It has damaged American prestige and limited U.S. effectiveness in dealing with other key foreign policy issues.

Losing Rummy

With Rumsfeld’s ouster, the Three of One Suit has been broken up, but Iraq will rage on.

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May 26, 2012