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An End to the "Long War"
The current Quadrennial Defense Review underscores the stark contrast between Obama's and Bush's visions for U.S. military engagement.
February 3, 2010 | By Robert Farley | web only

But What Does it Mean for NATO?
The conflict between Georgia and Russia has reignited a long-standing debate over NATO expansion. Robert Farley explains.
August 15, 2008 | By Robert Farley | web only

Abolish the Air Force
What it does on its own -- strategic bombing -- isn't suited to modern warfare. What it does well -- its tactical support missions -- could be better managed by the Army and Navy. It's time to break up the Air Force. PLUS: Farley discusses his case for abolishing the Air Force with several bloggers.
November 1, 2007 | By Robert Farley

The False Decline of the U.S. Navy
Over at The Atlantic, Robert Kaplan is convinced the U.S. Navy is in decline. Too bad his argument ignores the Navy's true strategic strength and capabilities.
October 23, 2007 | By Robert Farley | web only

On War and Politics
A new book discusses the disastrous effects of a disjuncture between a nation's military means and its political ends.
July 13, 2007 | By Robert Farley | web only

What the New U.S.-Russia Fight is Really About
The dispute over missile defense reflects a deeper conflict over Eastern Europe -- and the need to take Russia seriously again as a regional power.
June 7, 2007 | By Robert Farley | web only

Apocalypse How?
Those hyping the threat of a nuclear Iran (and endorsing Israeli or U.S. military action) could stand to engage with the actual history of nuclear diplomacy.
January 31, 2007 | By Robert Farley | web only

Disaster by Design
Why the Iraq occupation discredits the conservative approach to government.
January 18, 2007 | By Robert Farley | web only

Still the Right War
What about Afghanistan? In light of the Iraq debacle and the resurgence of the Taliban, should we reassess the wisdom of that other post-9/11 war?
October 27, 2006 | By Robert Farley | web only

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