Grand Strategy Commentary

Reaching Iran through South Africa

Why the most successful route to reaching a nuclear deal with Tehran may be through Pretoria.

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.

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? 

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 Elephant and the Dragon

Washington will need a strategic partner as it pivots toward Asia. It's time to reinvigorate the U.S.-India alliance.

The Fog of More

On the anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, a look at the lessons we should have learned about changing the national-security discussion.

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May 26, 2012