Author Archive
Defense
Crimea: The Greatest Challenge to Geopolitics Since the Cold War
As Russia confronts Ukraine, the definition of modern military intervention hangs in the balance.
Defense
How Should the U.S. Deal With Vladimir Putin?
Russia's wily president has outmaneuvered Western leaders for years. Is Barack Obama next?
Defense
Is Syria Now a Direct Threat to the United States?
The militancy nurtured by the civil war appears to be spreading—just as diplomacy falters.
Management
How John Kerry Could End Up Outdoing Hillary Clinton
Critics say he's pompous and reckless—but his relentlessness may end up making him the most consequential secretary of state in years.
Defense
The U.S.'s Anemic Civilian Outreach Abroad
The world, and particularly the Middle East, are changing. But Washington is not.
Defense
Analysis: The Hillary doctrine
What the Secretary of State's Benghazi testimony says about the future of US foreign policy.
Management
Analysis: America's greatest economic weakness was its government in 2012
The dysfunction of our political system is now sapping confidence from businesses and families. It may be the single biggest hurdle standing in the way of our prosperity.
Defense
Analysis: Benghazi attacks show diplomacy can’t be done on the cheap
A primary reason why the U.S. consulate was unable to defend itself? The State Department is under-resourced.
