Robert Gates Blog Posts

Standing Clausewitz on His Head Again

Afghanistan has proved Clemenceau correct. War is indeed too important to be left to the generals.

Washington’s Military Brezhnev Doctrine in Iraq—And Elsewhere

Careful, Washington. Your imperialism is showing.

A Debate About Troops

The commander in chief doesn't seem to be the one commanding the troops.

Robert Gates and the Art of Nurturing a Reputation

The remarkable, carefully crafted and downright falsified public image of Secretary Gates.

GOP Won't Cut Defense Without Deal

Look for Republicans to claim fiscal restraint while still bringing home the bacon on defense spending.

Are China's Neocons Taking Power?

Is China's military going rogue?

Neocons Crank Up the Spin Machine

Don't listen to the hysterical revisionism of people like Max Boot. Defense spending is still slated for growth.

Obama's Daily Show

Obama's picking new advisers. But that doesn't mean he's abandoning his liberal base.

Gates Swimming against the Tide

Defense Secretary Gates's budget cuts beg the question: Why not more?

Spinning Us to Death

U.S. officials are living in a fantasy when it comes to Afghanistan.

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May 26, 2012