Political philosophy Commentary

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

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.

The spirit of international cooperation that arose after 9/11 is dead. We’re on our own now—no one is going to help us denuclearize Iran and North Korea.

Pyongyang’s nuclear antics are prompted by domestic turmoil, not schemes for global domination. While the West frets over proliferation, Kim Jong-il is worrying about his heir.