There are two great experiments in authoritarian development going on in the world today, those represented by Russia and by China. The common Western theory, which I have argued in favor of in the past, is that liberal democracy and market economies are mutually complementary; even though countries can develop rapidly under authoritarian governments, eventually […]

There are two great experiments in authoritarian development going on in the world today, those represented by Russia and by China. The common Western theory, which I have argued in favor of in the past, is that liberal democracy and market economies are mutually complementary; even though countries can develop rapidly under authoritarian governments, eventually […]

Some witnesses in front of Congressional committees seem determined to rescue defeat from the jaws of victory, whether through their demeanor, their preparation or their sheer refusal to go along with the gag, even when the facts are on their side. The last post detailed the recent testimony of Maura Harty, Assistant Secretary of State […]

American emotional conventions have changed, not always for the better.

Japanese public sector training grows up.

Social science doctorates kill warriors.

On misreading On War.

Why the West’s best armies are struggling against Hizballah, al-Qaeda in Iraq and other jihadists-at-large.

Does history teach or tease U.S. statesmen looking to create a world order?

A Conversation with former Under Secretary of State Marc Grossman.