South Ossetia war Commentary

Spies Among Us

Moscow should be grateful that the arrest of ten alleged Russian spies brought an end to a costly and ineffective government program.

Tbilisi and Tehran

Why is Georgia cozying up to Iran?

Give Peace a Chance

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

Poking the Bear

America shouldn’t be arming Georgia—it just increases our chances of conflict with Russia.

Tbilisi's Charade

Georgia is not a perfect democracy. Why do so many American politicians think it is?

Misha's World

While Georgia is accused of harboring members of al-Qaeda and suffers through an economic crisis, Mikheil Saakashvili is planning a New Year’s Eve Party.

Too Little, Too Late

DIY Defense

Instead of relying on America to protect them from Russia, Eastern Europeans should build their own military capabilities.

What Biden Should Have Said

The United States needs to be clear with Georgia that it is responsible for its behavior. Tbilisi must clean up its own messes.

Our Tin-Pot Autocrat

A year later, too many still refuse to accept that Mikheil Saakashvili behaved recklessly in his conflict with Russia.

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May 26, 2012