War Fever Subsides in Washington War Fever Subsides in Washington
Nearly ten years have passed since Washington set out to redeem the Greater Middle East. In the pursuit of its saving mission, the American messiah has pretty much worn itself out....
Jun 28, 2011 / Andrew J. Bacevich
Forcing Change in the Skies Over Tripoli Forcing Change in the Skies Over Tripoli
On the Libyan intervention, the question demands to be asked: Are we winning yet? And if not, why persist in an effort for which great pain is repaid with such little gain?
Apr 12, 2011 / Andrew J. Bacevich
Why Military Spending Remains Untouchable Why Military Spending Remains Untouchable
Military spending is still a cow most sacred.
Jan 27, 2011 / Andrew J. Bacevich
The Afghanistan War: Year Ten The Afghanistan War: Year Ten
Nearing a decade of conflict in Afghanistan, the US armed forces are quickly turning into quagmire specialists.
Oct 8, 2010 / Andrew J. Bacevich
The Washington Gossip Machine The Washington Gossip Machine
Once a serious journalist, the Washington Post’s Bob Woodward now makes a very fine living as chief gossip-monger of the governing class.
Sep 27, 2010 / Andrew J. Bacevich
Unequal Sacrifice Unequal Sacrifice
Why are poorer and less-educated citizens more likely to die in America's wars?
Sep 2, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Andrew J. Bacevich
The Unmaking of a Company Man The Unmaking of a Company Man
An education begun in the shadow of the Brandenburg Gate.
Aug 27, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Andrew J. Bacevich
The End of (Military) History? The End of (Military) History?
The United States, Israel and the failure of the Western way of war.
Jul 29, 2010 / Andrew J. Bacevich
Farewell, the American Century Farewell, the American Century
In order to solve our problems Americans must begin to see ourselves as we really are.
Apr 28, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Andrew J. Bacevich
9/11 Plus Seven 9/11 Plus Seven
Seven years after the attacks, the Bush Administration's strategy to transform the world has squandered our resources, buried us in debt and poses a greater strategic threat than O...
Sep 9, 2008 / Feature / Andrew J. Bacevich