Political Cultures Endure After States Fall
The United States has long sought to export its system of liberal democracy abroad. In places where military juntas and dictators have risen – and […] More
Ambassador Ryan Crocker
Not All of the News is Bad
As the Taliban and ISIS continue to launch attacks across Afghanistan, U.S. and Afghan forces face the daunting task of bringing stability to one of […] More
The U.S. is Not Walking Away from Afghanistan
U.S. President Barack Obama announced Wednesday that he will leave 8,400 U.S. troops in Afghanistan through the end of his presidency, considerably slowing the drawdown […] More
At the Gates of Fallujah
An assortment of Iraqi forces will drive Islamic State from Fallujah. Then the real trouble will start. In addition to army and police, a number […] More