Obama’s Absence From Paris Rally: Egregious Diplomatic Error, Or Much Ado About Nothing?
Some are criticizing the President for not going to Paris for yesterday’s rally.
Merkel Lashes Out Against Russia In Post G-20 Remarks
Vladimir Putin’s latest actions seems to have exhausted Germany’s patience.
Putin Makes Waves At G-20 Summit Over Ukraine, Reportedly Leaving Early
Vladimir Putin’s reception at the G-20 Summit in Australia has been less than warm thanks to recent events in Ukraine.
Russian Troops Have Entered Ukraine Again, NATO Says
The Ukraine crisis, which never really went away, is back,
US, UK Declare Victory in Helmand and Go Home
We’ve handed off operations in Helmand Province to the Afghanistan army.
Turkish Forces Bomb Kurdish Positions
The Turks have entered the conflict in Syria. Unfortunately for the United States, it’s not on the side we would prefer.
Turkey Refusing to Fight ISIS Right on Its Border
A massacre is about to unfold “a stone’s throw” from Turkey’s border.
Germany Promises Expanded Military Role But Its Military Isn’t Ready
Germany’s new defense minister has promised a more robust role but lacks the ability to back her words with action.
U.S., Afghanistan Sign Agreement To Keep 10,000 U.S. Troops In Country Past 2014
U.S. troops will be in Afghanistan for at least the next three years.
On Eve Of Vote, Anti-Independence Forces Have Slight Lead In Scotland
It’s all over but the voting in Scotland.
Iran And The U.S. On The Same Side Against ISIS?
Iran and the United States are on the same side in the fight against ISIS, whether they like it or not.
Obama’s Anti-ISIS Coalition Seems To Exist Only In His Mind
Despite the President’s assurances of an international coalition, the rest of the world doesn’t seem all that interested in joining the fight.
Obama’s Flimsy Legal Case For War
The Obama Administration’s legal justification for war against ISIS is laughably flimsy.
Scottish Independence Becoming More Likely?
With just nine days to go, it’s anyone’s guess how the Scottish Independence vote will turn out.
We Don’t Need No Stinking Strategy
Obama’s current policy—tactical level strikes with no obvious long-term strategic aim—may well be the best we can hope for.
It’s August, So It Must Be Time To Complain About Presidential Vacations Again
The chattering class is chattering about the President’s vacation again. It really is quite tiresome.
Scottish Independence Losing In The Polls
If recent polling is to be believed, the bid for Scottish independence is going to go down in flames.
NATO: “High Probability” Russia Will Invade Ukraine
The rebels in eastern Ukraine continue to suffer setbacks, and Russia is massing troops on the border again.
Ukrainian Forces Reportedly Have Rebels In Donetsk Surrounded
End game? Or the potential spark of a wider war?
Viet Xuan Luong Becomes First Vietnamese-American General
Viet Xuan Luong pins on a brigadier general’s star today, becoming the first Vietnamese-American officer to achieve that rank.
Ukraine Is A Test For Europe. Does It Have The Will To Even Make The Effort To Pass?
What the West does in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine is largely up to Europe, not the United States.
Sending Europe Mixed Messages
My latest for The National Interest, “Europe’s Free Ride on the American-Defense Gravy Train,” has posted.
Belief In ‘American Exceptionalism’ Is Declining, And That’s a Good Thing
A new poll shows that Americans don’t buy into the idea of “American exceptionalism” as much as they used to. That’s a positive development rather than a negative one.
Is The Next Crimea In Northern Kazakhstan?
While the world watches Ukraine, Central Asia could also be an area where Russia may seek to expand its territory.
Joseph Dunford Nominated as Next Marine Commandant
Barring shocking developments, General Joe Dunford will be the 36th Commandant of the Marine Corps.
Hillary Clinton Wasn’t a Horrible Secretary of State
Yet another autiobiography invites public discussion about her accomplishments.
Obama Outlines Realist Policy, Rejects Realist Label
The President’s second speech to the Corps of Cadets is a vast improvement over the first.
House Benghazi Committee: Fact-Finding Mission Or Partisan Witch Hunt?
Could the upcoming House Select Committee on Benghazi actually accomplish something useful?
Biden: U.S. Will Never Recognize Russian Annexation Of Crimea
Provocative words from Vice-President Biden. But, are they realistic?
NATO Plans New Deployments In Response To Russia
NATO seems intent on sending a signal to Vladmir Putin that there are limits to his patience.
NATO Commander Warns Alliance May Send Troops To Eastern Europe
NATO may be preparing to send Russia a message.
