High Taxes and Egalitarianism

Matt Yglesias argues that “Northern Europe is Egalitarian Because of High Taxes.” I would argue that he has his causality backwards.

Tough Questions on Afghanistan

We need to ask ourselves some tough questions on Afghanistan.

NATO’s Cyber Threat

NATO should resist preemptively declaring cyber attacks “an attack on all” members under Article 5.

Soccer Needs Instant Replay

The federation governing international soccer joins a long list of international institutions — NATO, the G-8, the UN Security Council, and the EU come readily to mind — that need to be brought into the 21st century.

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.

Afghanistan Reboot Needed

Stanley McChrystal is being called to face Obama’s national security team this morning. They should take the opportunity to come up with coherent Afghanistan policy.

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.

Israel or NATO?

Al Haig Dead at 85

Polling in Afghanistan

Now That’s a Drumbeat

NATO’s Future