Power, in this Obama doctrine, is not for winning the day, vanquishing the enemy. Its purpose is more modest: the pursuit of America’s interests or those of its friends. more ››
At almost nine years, the U.S. war in Afghanistan is the longest in our history, surpassing even the Vietnam War, and it will shortly surpass the Soviet Union’s own extended military campaign there. With the surge, it... more ››
Bush's foreign policy was about fighting terrorism and spreading democracy around the world, almost heedless of the cost. Obama's is about fighting terrorism with one eye on the balance sheet, and supporting democracy where it... more ››