The U.S. Strategy “Deficit”: The Dominance of Political Messaging

01/01/2024
This article was first published on April 26, 2012 about the Obama Administration. We leave it to our readers to ascertain whether we are in a better position currently. By Richard Weitz The second keynote speaker at the 2012 U.S. Army War College annual strategy conference, James Locher, former President…

US Policy Toward Iran in Obama’s Second Term: In the Jet Wash?

11/20/2012
2012-11-20 by Richard Weitz In his first post-election press conference on November 14, President Obama reaffirmed interest in achieving  a diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear dispute since he believed the “window of opportunity” for a negotiated settlement, though closing, was still open. Obama explained that, “there should be a way…

The U.S. Strategic Turn: A European View

04/01/2012
by General (Retired) Jean-Patrick Gaviard President Barack Obama and Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta have recently presented to the US military a major change of strategic vision. The document of reference[1] enumerates with a staunch line, the United States' priorities for the 21st century. In the face of budget constraints…