Policy
Trump is Wrong, ISIS Doesn't Want Rome
Trump's claim that Rome is 'ISIS’s ultimate trophy' deserves correction, just in case he thinks it’s true.
Policy
There's a Reason Ted Cruz Won't Say How Much His Pentagon Plans Will Cost
More soldiers, ships, subs, planes, drone pilots—in short, the fiscal conservative wants to spend en enormous amount of money.
Policy
Donald Trump's Big Lie on the Iraq War
Trump’s opposition to the invasion is an important part of his claim to sound judgment. And he is making it up. I would know.
Ideas
Dispatch from the Turkish Border: Syrians Waiting in Vain for the World
‘People are waiting for the international community to stop this war.’
Ideas
Congress Must Stop the Decline of Our Military Readiness
Here's what President Obama's final defense spending request should have included.
Policy
The Coming Dogfight Between the F-35 and the New Bomber
A battle is brewing between the two multibillion-dollar aircraft programs — and the defense companies, lobbyists, and Pentagon offices that back them.
Policy
Rubio Proves Obama's Point About Islam and Intolerance in the US
Sen. Marco Rubio accused the president of 'pitting people against each other' in Obama's visit to a mosque this week.
Policy
Obama Confronts the Politics of Religion and Terrorism
The president preached inclusion and hit back at anti-Muslim rhetoric during his first appearance at a mosque.
Policy
Rand Paul the Dove Never Stood a Chance Among the Hawks
I planned to write a different story about the libertarian anti-neocon. Instead, I found this.
Policy
Spy on Me All You Like, More Americans Say
A new poll shows more people are fine with increased national-security surveillance.
Policy
The 3 Worst National Security Ideas Out of the Iowa Debate
A closer look at the candidates’ remarks on foreign policy reveal plenty of bumper-sticker slogans, but few serious proposals that could actually help keep the country safe.
Policy
The Republican Conflation of ISIS and Immigration
Politically, this serves a purpose. But as public policy, it makes little sense.
Policy
What Happened When Ash Carter Crashed Davos
The defense secretary's legacy may have been forged in the Alps, connecting economic elites to the Pentagon — and the war on terrorism.
Policy
When It Comes to Iran, Bernie Sanders Is Less Naive Than You Might Think
In his call to end America’s cold war with Iran, Sanders is challenging the bipartisan foreign-policy consensus in the same way Obama did in 2008.
Policy
The Obama Doctrine Has No Heir in Hillary Clinton
As Clinton puts more distance between her foreign policy and President Obama’s, his national security legacy may prove short-lived.
Policy
The GOP's Iran Frustration Signals a Lack of Options in Months Ahead
Republicans are irate over the Obama administration’s handling of Iran—and there’s little they can do to stop it.
Policy
Senate Leader Surprises Lawmakers with New ISIS War Powers Request
Neither Republicans nor Democrats knew the majority leader planned to set up a debate on authorizing the use of force against the Islamic State.
Policy
US to Convene 27-Nation Meeting on ISIS
It's a true working ministerial meeting as the U.S. defense secretary and other countries' top defense officials get caught up and look ahead.
Policy
US Touts Diplomacy, Hits Iran with New Sanctions
Despite the high-profile diplomatic moves, the president said 'profound differences' continue to separate Washington and Tehran.
Policy