Defense Commentary

NATO Muddles Through in Chicago

An anticlimactic summit revealed most of the allies lack the will and the wallet to fulfill NATO's lofty promises.

Islam and McCarthyism

After a decade of controversial tactics, the Pentagon is cracking down on how Islam is taught to the U.S. military.

The New Great Game

Once the U.S. withdraws from Afghanistan, Washington will no longer set the rules in Southwest Asia.

Engaging Russia on Iran

To prevent a nuclear Tehran, Obama will have to work with Putin.

NATO Looks to the Caucasus

Strategically important to Afghanistan, Iran and a host of other issues, NATO should pay attention to Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia.

Specters at the NATO Summit

Obama and NATO promised Afghanistan a "stable future." But can they deliver? 

NATO's Failure to Launch

Technical difficulties, political squabbling and Russian objections are hindering the alliance's missile-defense project.

Set South Korea Free

Washington has kept the ROK dependent for too long. Let Seoul increase its military efforts.

Learning from Bin Laden's Strategy

Declassified documents show the al-Qaeda leader had clear objectives and coherent priorities. DoD should take notes.

The Legacy of Richard Lugar

A look at the foreign-policy accomplishments of the senator's distinguished career.

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May 26, 2012