Military Strategy 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.

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.

How to Keep Afghanistan Secure

Washington has been repeating the same mistakes in Afghanistan for 30 years. Obama is poised to continue the cycle.

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.

Debunking the Missile-Defense Myth

Missile defense will make us poorer, not safer.

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May 26, 2012