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
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