Estimating the Costs of War: Methodological Issues, with Applications to Iraq and Afghanistan
Governments spend large amounts of money in fighting wars, but until recently, these expenditures have not been subject to rigorous analysis.
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Why Europe Still Matters
When the Obama administration announced last November that the United States would pivot its strategic attention to Asia, few disagreed.
Open Mike Picks Up Good Signal
The frenzy of indignation surrounding President Obama’s open-mike chat with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has yet to subside, as his political opponents think they finally have a sliver of evidenc
Iraq Can Move Arab States to New Economic Focus
The 23rd Arab League Summit is now under way in Baghdad. Unlike the 22 non-emergency summits that preceded it, this one will be worth watching, and for two reasons.
Can Seoul Summit Tackle Biggest Threat to US security – Nuclear Terrorism?
Why did President Obama fly halfway around the world to Seoul, South Korea, for the second Nuclear Security Summit? What can the 50 world leaders who meet today and tomorrow plausibly accomplish?
Obama Delivers a Clear Message on Iran
When President Obama declared that we should try diplomacy with Iran before war, it was fascinating, and a little disconcerting, to watch his army of critics strike back.
The Links to Violence
It need not take one US soldier to attack and kill 16 Afghan civilians, including nine children, to remind us that war is horrible.
Tough Poses in a Political Theater
Applause is in order. The Kabuki theater is over.
Mr. Obama Must Take a Stand Against Israel Over Iran
US president Barack Obama today welcomes arguably his least favourite foreign leader to the White House.
Diplomacy Returns to US Arsenal
With little fanfare, the Obama administration is adopting a new approach to foreign policy.
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