David Shambaugh Commentary

Pole Dancing

Rising powers like China, Russia and India are moving up in the world. Will their ascendance come at the expense of the United States?

Helping Taiwan Help Itself

The military balance in the Taiwan Strait is shifting. With China breathing down its neck, the United States should make sure that Taiwan holds onto its edge.

Being Right Matters

When it comes to foreign-policy pundtiry, putting our reputations where our mouths are would teach us a great deal.  

Tying Down a Cultural Giant

There's an amusing scene in Gulliver's Travels where the protagonist awakens from a nap and has his first encounter with the tiny people of Lilliput.

Recall Madness-- and Much Ado about Missiles

It may seem strange for a weekly that focuses on foreign policy to devote attention to what many would consider to be a domestic event--the forthcoming recall election in California.

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May 26, 2012