Doug Bandow Commentary

Why America Needs Allies

We can't do everything alone. The Latvian ambassador explains why American military aid to NATO members is essential to winning the Afghan War.

Stay Out of Bangkok

Washington shouldn’t get involved in Thailand’s political turmoil.

Japan Can Defend Itself

Why is Japan still being protected by American marines?

Taming Pyongyang

America and South Korea need to push China to take the lead in curbing North Korean aggression.

Bankrupt Empire

Washington’s massive debt will force America to abandon its role as global hegemon.

Bad Investments

What’s the point of paying allies to provide marginal contributions to the war on terror?

An Unstable Rogue

With its leadership in flux, the possibility of violence spilling outward from North Korea seems real.

Nuclear Rangoon

If we want to stop Burma’s atomic ambitions, we should engage the regime and encourage political liberalization.

Washington Lucked Out

Viktor Yanukovich could prove to be the best Ukrainian leader America could hope for.

Give Peace a Chance

Why is the American government so quick to consider military force as a solution to every foreign-policy problem?

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May 26, 2012