Chuck Hagel Commentary

The Liberal Ascendancy

Obama’s new coalition is a body blow to the GOP, and heralds the rebirth of American liberalism.

Grand Old Mavericks?

If McCain wins, he could reshape the GOP. But he’s stuck with a lot of Bush’s baggage—and could end up confirming the neocon ascendancy.

TNI Publishers Split on Endorsement

Which way America? As we face a foreign-policy perfect storm, is either candidate qualified to take the helm? Robert F. Ellsworth and Dimitri K. Simes examine the arguments for McCain and Obama and offer the reasons behind their decisions.

Ruminations from the Right: Republicans, Iraq and the 2008 Elections, Part I

In his innaugural biweekly column, Colin Dueck describes the Democrats as a vessel for discontent regarding the Iraq War. But will this be enough to win back the White House?

A Tale of Two Senators, From Virginia

Though they come from different political parties, oddly enough, two of President Bush’s most powerful critics call Old Dominion home.

Hagel Proposals Warrant Attention

Senator Chuck Hagel’s response to President Bush’s plan for Iraq is similar to many policy recommendations put forward in The National Interest and deserves serious consideration.

Responding to Critics

In Iraq, we are faced with a plethora of bad choices and imperfect outcomes. We cannot wait for the deus ex machina to arrive and save the day

On the Elections, From the Left, Right and Dissenting Right

David Corn, Grover Norquist and Bruce Bartlett interpret the elections.

Beyond Criticism?

In response to the September 11 attacks, the Bush Administration broadly reformulated U.

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May 26, 2012