Andrew J. Bacevich

Andrew J. Bacevich is president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. His new book, Paths of Dissent: Soldiers Speak Out Against America’s Long War, co-edited with Danny Sjursen, is forthcoming.

Bill O'Reilly

Bill O’Reilly Is America’s Best-Selling Historian Bill O’Reilly Is America’s Best-Selling Historian

And other problems we need to solve before we can get out of this mess.

Jun 22, 2017 / Andrew J. Bacevich

Civilans look at rubble from Saudi airstrike

24 Things the Media Missed While They Were Obsessing Over Trump’s Latest Soundbite 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.

May 8, 2017 / Andrew J. Bacevich

Hagel speaks with Afghanistan troops

What They Won’t Tell You About the American Military What They Won’t Tell You About the American Military

“Prepare, pursue, prevail!”—and other euphemisms from US Central Command.

Mar 21, 2017 / Andrew J. Bacevich

David Brooks

It’s Time for David Brooks to Reckon With David Brooks 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.

Feb 23, 2017 / Andrew J. Bacevich

Arizona Supporters Cheer President Elect Donald Trump

How Decades of Disappointment Won the Election for Donald Trump How Decades of Disappointment Won the Election for Donald Trump

Lost wars, globalization, and the resulting bitterness brought a vote against shattered expectations.

Jan 10, 2017 / Andrew J. Bacevich

Barack Obama’s Crash Course in Foreign Policy

Barack Obama’s Crash Course in Foreign Policy 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.

Dec 7, 2016 / Feature / Andrew J. Bacevich

General David Petraeus retirement

The Only Way Trump Could Actually ‘Drain the Swamp’ 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. 

Nov 29, 2016 / Andrew J. Bacevich

Clinton Trump debate

On Nuclear Policy, Trump and Clinton Agree: Armageddon Is an Option 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.

Oct 4, 2016 / Andrew J. Bacevich

Dwight D. Eisenhower and Donald Trump

How Did GOP Presidential Nominations Decline From a World War II General to a Narcissistic TV Celebrity? How Did GOP Presidential Nominations Decline From a World War II General to a Narcissistic TV Celebrity?

This does not represent progress.

Aug 4, 2016 / Andrew J. Bacevich

After 15 Years of ‘Milestones,’ War in the Middle East Still Has No End in Sight

After 15 Years of ‘Milestones,’ War in the Middle East Still Has No End in Sight 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.

May 31, 2016 / Andrew J. Bacevich

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