Policy

Why Hillary's Iraq Vote Explanation Rings Hollow

In her book, Clinton's attempt to explain away her support for the war feels all too disingenuous. By Peter Beinart

Policy

Obama and the Lessons of Eisenhower

After his West Point speech, Obama's model is clear: End costly, unwinnable wars, don’t start new ones, and rebuild the economic foundation of American power. There will be opposition. By Peter Beinart

Ideas

Stop Debating and Start Prioritizing America's National Security Crises

Russia, Iran, China? Policy makers and the press need to explain why we should care. By Peter Beinart

Policy

The U.S. Doesn't Need to Prove Itself in Ukraine

War hawks claim America's policies abroad will embolden enemies and undermine allies. They're wrong. By Peter Beinart

Policy

How Vladimir Putin Is Like an American Neocon

Anti-appeasement? Power focused? At any cost? Check. Check. Check. By Peter Beinart

Policy

America Is Too Broke to Rescue Ukraine

In part because of two wars and a financial crisis that have drained America’s coffers. By Peter Beinart

Policy

Marco Rubio's Stumbling Start to Be the GOP's National Security Candidate in 2016

Sen. Marco Rubio is trying a new route to 2016: Foreign policy. By Peter Beinart

Ideas

Is This How the War on Terror Ends?

Rivalry among great powers long characterized international affairs—and now it's back. By Peter Beinart

Threats

China, the Philippines and the Makings of a 'Munich' Moment

President Aquino's fear that China will take the whole South China Sea if given an inch is flawed but worth hearing. By Peter Beinart

Threats

Forget the Nuclear Details and End This Cold War With Iran

What matters isn't the percentage of Iran's uranium enrichment or number of centrifuges. What matters is ending the Cold War. By Peter Beinart