Fixing the Army (By Ruining It)
Thomas Ricks posts several recommendations for fixing the Army. Most of them are really, really stupid.
Herman Cain: Taliban and al Qaeda Part of Libya Government
Herman Cain has either doubled down on his foreign policy ignorance or proven himself a man of great nuance.
Republican Foreign Policy Craziness Inherent in the System
My latest for The Atlantic: “Some Reasons Not to Worry About Republican Foreign Policy Craziness”
Obama Ends APEC Silly Shirt Tradition
President Obama ended the tradition of native costumes for the APEC Summit.
Panetta Warns Of Unintended Consequences Of Striking Iran
The Secretary of Defense has some words of warning for those advocating military action against Iran.
Austerity Package Passes Italian Senate; Stage Set for New PM
Interesting and significant goings on in Italian politics.
Republican Candidates To Europe: Drop Dead
Last night, most of the leading Republican candidates for President acted as if Europe was on another planet.
Obama and Sarkozy Dis Netanyahu on Hot Mic
Obama to Sarkozy on Netanyahu: “You’re sick of him — but I have to deal with him every day!”
Greek Prime Minister to Resign
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou will resign after the makeup of the nation’s new coalition government is decided
The Costs Of Attacking Iran
An attack against Iran’s nuclear weapons research facility won’t be an easy thing.
Europe’s Democracy Problem
My latest for The Atlantic: “For Europe, Some Fear a Conflict Between Union and Democracy”
Wars and Rumors Of Wars
It’s time for another round of speculation about Iran and its nuclear program.
Greece’s Dangerous Gamble
The Greek referendum could be a disaster for the global economy. And might be the right thing to do.
Eurozone’s Perpetual Crisis
European leaders continue to kick the can down the road on a crisis that could bring down the global economy.
Brits End Gender Discrimination in Royal Succession
Commonwealth leaders agreed to drop rules that give sons precedence as heir to the throne and bar anyone in line for the crown from marrying a Roman Catholic.
State Department Bought $70,000 Worth of Obama Biographies
Barack Obama wrote two bestselling memoirs before becoming president. Both of them are hot items at Foggy Bottom.
Iraq Withdrawal Debate
President Obama’s surprise announcement Friday that all U.S. forces would leave Iraq in time to be home for the holidays has been roundly condemned. While there are real concerns about what happens next, there was no better alternative.
Karzai: Afghanistan Would Side With Pakistan in War With USA
Our good friend Hamid Karzai, contemplating a war between the United States and our good allies Pakistan, says that he would of course fight with Pakistan.
Don’t Judge The Libyan People For Killing Gaddafi
Should we be outraged over the manner in which Muammar Gaddafi died? I’m not losing any sleep over it.