Author Archive
Ideas
How Putin Got Into America’s Mind
He learned the art of destabilizing his opponents from the Stasi, East Germany’s secret police.
Ideas
The US Isn’t Really Leaving Syria and Afghanistan
Even if American troops come home in a timely fashion, they will likely return before long.
Ideas
North Korea Wants to End up Like Pakistan, Not Libya
A poor country made enormous sacrifices to get nuclear weapons—and has them still.
Policy
Can James Mattis Protect Trump From Hubris?
The president-elect and the risks of overconfidence.
Ideas
Trump, Putin, and the Art of Appeasement
The famed deal maker seems intent on giving away American leverage for nothing.
Ideas
Powerful Countries Don't Nuke First
A no-first-use approach toward nuclear weapons is the policy of Goliath, not Gandhi.
Ideas
Al-Qaeda's War on America Just Entered Its Third Decade
Two decades ago, Osama bin Laden officially launched al-Qaeda’s struggle against the United States. Neither side has won.
Ideas
How Not to Plan for ‘The Day After’ In Libya
Once again, the Obama Doctrine has encouraged improvisation over long-term strategy.
Ideas
The Legacy of Obama's 'Worst Mistake'
It's not just in Libya—the last 15 years of U.S. military interventions has revealed a troubling gap in the way America goes to war.
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Policy
How Trump and ISIS Help Each Other
They confirm each other's narratives, even from opposite sides.
Ideas
The War on ISIS: What’s the Endgame?
Nobody’s focused on winning the peace. That’s a big problem.
Ideas
Make No Mistake: A Syrian Safe Zone is a Major Intervention
Safe zones can work if great powers and regional actors are united and committed to protecting civilians. These conditions don’t exist in Syria.
Threats
Why Americans Hate Negotiating With Enemies (Like Iran)
Six countries are talking to Iran. But only in the U.S. are the nuclear talks deeply controversial.
Policy
The Wars Rand Paul Would Fight
In a speech at the Center for the National Interest, the Kentucky senator outlined 'the Paul Doctrine.' By Dominic Tierney
Threats
ISIL and the Lesser Evil of Bashar al-Assad
As ISIL tears through Iraq, Syria's Assad has strengthened his alliances with Baghdad, Iran, Hezbollah, and Russia. Could the U.S. be next? By Dominic Tierney
Threats