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History September 19, 2017
‘The Vietnam War’: Past All Reason
The new series by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick is mesmerizing. But it doesn’t answer the questions about the Vietnam War that many are still seeking.
Andrew J. Bacevich
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Executive Branch August 8, 2017
Trump Is Not the Problem
His election is the consequence of a crisis that’s been brewing for a long time.
Andrew J. Bacevich
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History June 22, 2017
Bill O’Reilly Is America’s Best-Selling Historian
And other problems we need to solve before we can get out of this mess.
Andrew J. Bacevich
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Media May 8, 2017
24 Things the Media Missed While They Were Obsessing Over Trump’s Latest Soundbite
These are major national-security issues—but don’t expect to see them on the news.
Andrew J. Bacevich
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War and Peace March 21, 2017
What They Won’t Tell You About the American Military
“Prepare, pursue, prevail!”—and other euphemisms from US Central Command.
Andrew J. Bacevich
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Journalists and Journalism February 23, 2017
It’s Time for David Brooks to Reckon With David Brooks
The New York Times columnist once worshipped at the altar of American “greatness,” too.
Andrew J. Bacevich
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History January 10, 2017
How Decades of Disappointment Won the Election for Donald Trump
Lost wars, globalization, and the resulting bitterness brought a vote against shattered expectations.
Andrew J. Bacevich
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Foreign Policy December 7, 2016
Barack Obama’s Crash Course in Foreign Policy
After eight years on the job and many mistakes, he has gone from callow rookie to seasoned veteran.
Andrew J. Bacevich
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US Wars and Military Action November 29, 2016
The Only Way Trump Could Actually ‘Drain the Swamp’
If he was serious about overturning the Washington establishment, he’d start by ending our constant wars.
Andrew J. Bacevich
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US Wars and Military Action October 4, 2016
On Nuclear Policy, Trump and Clinton Agree: Armageddon Is an Option
While you were up watching reruns of Seinfeld, the first presidential debate turned into Dr. Strangelove.
Andrew J. Bacevich