For the first time since its creation, U.S. support for NATO is in question. The main reason given publicly is the failure of many NATO countries to reach the agreed …
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US Military Withdrawal from Syria has Strategic Consequences
A withdrawal of U.S. military forces in Syria will reform the power balance in the Middle East, and not in a good way. I can understand some of the reasoning …
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The Middle East is undergoing major political shifts that come with significant opportunities as well as high risks. These changes in the Middle East are ongoing, and we don’t know …
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Our country has been at the tipping point of a conflict between liberals and conservatives for over half a century. Those with a short-term view of history tend to think …
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Too often the United States fails to take into account the unintended consequences of its actions. Don’t get me wrong, the unintended consequences are discussed and debated at national security …
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We are in a tumultuous period in US foreign and national security policy. We face serious challenges to our power and position in the international order. Throughout the world, there …
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What a conspiracy we face. Fanatically anti-Trump government officials, holdovers from a previous administration, embedded in the very fabric of our government, working tirelessly to overthrow the duly elected President …
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The U.S. decision to stop aid to Pakistan is the culmination of years of frustration with the government there. We have been frustrated by the apparent duplicity of Pakistan in …
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Recent statements from politicians promoting regime change in Iran show a remarkable lack of understanding regarding the topic and Iran itself. It also demonstrates a simplistic view of covert action, …
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While the outcome of the compromise in China is significant, what led to it could be more damning as we trek into the future.