Author Archive

Dominic Tierney

Oversight

Obama Faces the Ex-President's Dilemma

The former president must decide how to remain an influential player in the world without intervening too much in the national debate.

Defense

Why America Cares About Chemical Weapons

Upholding the norm against their use helps the U.S. win wars.

Defense

Can James Mattis Protect Trump From Hubris?

The president-elect and the risks of overconfidence

Defense

Why Donald Trump Needs David Petraeus

The president-elect doesn’t understand that war is politics, because he lacks experience in both war and politics.

Defense

Refusing to Nuke First

Why rejecting nuclear preemption reflects strength, not weakness

Defense

The Twenty Years’ War

Two decades ago, Osama bin Laden officially launched al-Qaeda’s struggle against the United States. Neither side has won.

Defense

How Not to Plan for ‘The Day After’ In Libya

In its anti-ISIS bombing campaign in Libya, the United States seems destined to once again sacrifice long-term stability for short-term gain.

Management

America Will Miss Obama When He's Gone

Obama may be a polarizing figure right now, but he'll be immensely popular once he leaves office.