Lessons From Qaddafi's Last Defeat

April 23, 2011

The Libyan rebels could learn a lot from the war Qaddafi lost to Chad in 1987.

The Surge Didn't Work

It’s a hard thing for any president to tell the country it's time “to turn the page.” But as U.S. troops continue to exit Iraq, it’s clear that the illusion of control is now a thing of the past.

U.S. Culture Wars Matter in the Middle East, Too

Forget about the protests against the mosque near Ground Zero; the threat to burn the Quran on Sept. 11 is what could incite serious conflict in the Middle East.

Obama Must Review Our Afghanistan Strategy

The current policy doesn't work, and it alienates his Democratic base.

Naomi Campbell, Nelson Mandela and War Criminals

This week the British supermodel finally took to the stand to testify about Charles Taylor. Her testimony revealed some ugly truths. And it's not just about the blood diamonds.

Somalia: Obama's Next Big Headache

Last week's bombings in Uganda are just the beginning. The Somali jihadists mean business.  

Obama Shouldn't Stop at Firing McChrystal

The president also needs to clean house within the civilian leadership of the strategy in Afghanistan.

Israel Blunders Into Another PR Disaster

A deadly confrontation with a pro-Palestinian aid flotilla undermines Israel's vaunted image of military and diplomatic competence - again.

President Obama's War Wizardry

The world's a mess; war is everywhere. To set things straight, the president needs to stop indulging in magical thinking and face some hard realities in Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran. For starters.

Somalia and Yemen: Al-Qaida's Next Hot Spots?

In the shadowy world of counter-terrorism, it is important for one to know exactly who one’s allies are—their strengths and their limitations. Why Obama needs to tread carefully in the Gulf of Aden.