Dick Cheney Commentary

Blank Checks

Europe will never have its own military capabilities unless America stops subsidizing its defense.

More Friends, More War

Expanding NATO doesn’t improve American security. It antagonizes Russia and could lead to war.

Misreading Tehran

America’s Iran watchers blew it. To make sure we aren’t caught by surprise with Tehran’s politics again, we need to understand the deep republican streak of the Iranian people—and the lengths to which their leaders will go to stifle it.

NATO Gains Weight

The alliance is trying to add new members from Ukraine to Georgia. But these countries won’t bolster America’s security. Instead, they have political baggage that will weaken it.

When Bibi Met Barack

President Obama and Benjamin Netanyahu papered over policy differences at their meeting. But as America demands progress on Palestine and negotiates with Iran, will our relations with Israel be as cheery in the future?

Right-and Wrong

The GOP has made demonizing the world and defending torture its shibboleths. If it wants to curb Obama’s foreign policy, it needs a new approach.

Shooting Up the Border

Mexico’s drug violence has made the country a nascent narco-state. Legalization is the only way to stop the fighting.

Leaving the Nest

Europe is developing its own military-command capabilities independent of NATO. Should America be wary?

Privateering the Pirates

Could the counterinsurgency tactics that helped pacify Iraq be used to stop piracy in Somalia? For more debate, please follow this

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May 26, 2012