Will the threat of terrorism fade away, much as the threat of radical anarchy did over a century ago?
Why America Is Like Imperial Spain (Part I)
When it comes to the United States’ Afghan foray, why is it instructive to recall Don Quixote's futile quest?
Drones: Backfiring on U.S. Strategy
Do drone attacks violate international humanitarian law?
Bin Laden and Mullah Omar: No Brothers in Arms
Would the return of the Taliban in Afghanistan really mean the next coming of al Qaeda?
Islam: Reforming a Recalcitrant Religion (Part II)
What sort of reforms should Islam undertake?
The Vegas Dilemma and Failed States
Why is the challenge of failing states so crucial for the health of the global community?
Make Peace Now
What opportunities for peace in the Middle East did the United States miss after 9/11?
How to Restore U.S. Diplomacy
What will it take for the United States to become as skilled at diplomacy as it is at waging war?
Diplomacy in the Age of Terror (Part II)
How can the United States effectively confront the dangers posed by terrorists and their ideological base?