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Elections August 4, 2016
How Did GOP Presidential Nominations Decline From a World War II General to a Narcissistic TV Celebrity?
This does not represent progress.
Andrew J. Bacevich
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War on Terror May 31, 2016
After 15 Years of ‘Milestones,’ War in the Middle East Still Has No End in Sight
The Pentagon’s recent “successes” don’t bring the United States any closer to ending its military entanglements.
Andrew J. Bacevich
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US Wars and Military Action April 5, 2016
Congress Gave the President a Blank Check for War—and Never Looked Back
The legislative branch is supposed to “balance” the executive branch. Too bad they’ve been checked out for years.
Andrew J. Bacevich
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Foreign Policy March 30, 2016
Ted Cruz Embodies the Degeneration of Foreign-Policy Conservatism
Think nothing could be worse than a Trump presidency? Think again.
Andrew J. Bacevich
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Election 2016 March 1, 2016
Has Trump Already Won?
He has already changed the Republican Party and American democracy forever.
Andrew J. Bacevich
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Election 2016 January 26, 2016
The Six Questions Missing From the 2016 Election Debates
There’s a reason you won’t hear these questions being asked any time soon.
Andrew J. Bacevich
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US Wars and Military Action January 20, 2016
Who Runs the Pentagon?
Not Defense Secretary Ashton Carter—while he may be more than a figurehead, “the building” has no boss.
Andrew J. Bacevich
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US Wars and Military Action December 3, 2015
Who’s Ready for the Next World War?
Washington is convinced of the need for a broader military intervention in the Middle East, but that choice will mean a multi-generational, trillion-dollar war.
Andrew J. Bacevich
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Nation Building October 13, 2015
Iraq and Afghanistan Have Officially Become Vietnam 2.0
Our policy of arming and training local militias in Vietnam was largely unsuccessful. So why are we repeating that mistake today?
Andrew J. Bacevich
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Foreign Policy June 19, 2015
ISIS Is Using US Military Hardware to Fight the Iraqi Army
And the Pentagon wants to send even more to the country.
Andrew J. Bacevich