William Lind describes why NATO is a drag
Lind explains hidden truths about the real cost to our membership in NATO. Journalists seldom mention them because it would quench the Cold War hysteria.
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Did NATO betray Russia, breaking the deal to stay out of Eastern Europe?
Summary: The news that “NATO invites Montenegro to join alliance, defying Russia” has sparked return (again) of stories that the US broke its deal with the Soviet Union to stay out of Eastern Europe. These accusations by Putin and other Russian leaders frame and poison relations with the West. Here are the facts. Putin’s claims …
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Can we answer SecDef Gates’ question about NATO and the Af-Pak War?
Robert Gates — Secretary of Defense in the New Obama Administration (also the SecDef in the old Bush Administration; change you should not have believed in) — has asked a question. It’s an opportunity for participatory democracy! Can we help him out by answering the question. Gates asked this question during an interview with Katie Couric …
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These days all American Presidents are War Presidents (part 2)
In March I asked “How long will all American Presidents be War Presidents?” Now we know the answer: for the next 4 years, perhaps the next 8, we will be at war. If McCain wins – almost certainly. If McCain cannot complete his term (quite possible), then Palin — probably. Obama — equally probable. We saw Gov. …
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“The Medvedev Doctrine and American Strategy”, by George Friedman
Here is another brilliant strategic analysis by George Friedman of Stratfor, about a major geopolitical issue. While I disagree with many of his specifics (e.g., the state of the Iraq War, the odds of a master settlement with Iran), the reasoning looks sound to me. But, as is so often the case in American geopolitical thinking …
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