ISIS is What it Says it Is
The Atlantic has a fascinating cover story by Graeme Wood titled “What ISIS Really Wants.”
Hagel’s Dismissal A Reflection Of Contradictory Policy
The abrupt departure of Chuck Hagel says much more about Administration policy than it does about Chuck Hagel.
Jon Huntsman New Atlantic Council Chairman
Former Utah governor and ambassador to China Jon Huntsman succeeds Chuck Hagel.
Susan Rice To Replace Tom Donilon As National Security Adviser
Denied her chance at being Secretary of State, Susan Rice will be moving to a position that is arguably just as important in shaping American foreign policy.
The Hagel Fishing Expedition
The smear campaign against defense secretary nominee Chuck Hagel has taken a bizarre turn.
Republican Foreign Policy in Name Only
Republican opposition to defense secretary nominee Chuck Hagel reveals just how far the party’s thinking has drifted on foreign policy.
Can America Think Strategically?
America’s greatest statesmen fear America’s political paralysis endangers our ability to lead the world.
Jim Jones Steps Down; Tom Donilon New NSA
General Jim Jones is stepping down as National Security Advisor.
Woodward Book Reveals There Is No Plan In Afghanistan
According to a new book from Bob Woorward, American policy in Afghanistan is the result of a decision making process that can only be described as chaotic at best.
Bob Woodward Still Relevant?
Dan Drezner asks, “Has Bob Woodward jumped the shark?” My snarky response is that he did that in Bob Casey’s hospital room.
Afghanistan: Rethinking U.S. Strategy
Steve Walt, Steve Clemons, Matthew Hoh and others have released a provocative new report arguing for a change in our Afghanistan strategy.
West Wingization of the West Wing
Senior staffers are already leaving the Obama administration due to burn-out. But are 18-hour days really necessary for running the White House?
Did Rolling Stone Violate Journalistic Ethics In McChrystal Interview ?
Does it matter if the controversial McChrystal comments were “off the record” ? No, it doesn’t.
McChrystal Summoned to Washington
General Stanley McChrystal has not only likely ended his career but seriously damaged the already dimming chances of success in Afghanistan.
General McChrystal Crosses The Line
General Stanley McChrystal is opening his mouth again and, this time, it could cost him his job.
