David Ignatius's Blog, page 109

Bob Gates unpacks Obama’s foreign policy, and offers advice to the next president

“My worry is that the next president will overcorrect,” the former defense secretary says.

Five military leaders Republicans could draft for a run for president. (Hint: It worked before.)

A roll call of military leaders the GOP should consider drafting for a run for president.

A testing year for American tolerance — and it may get worse

Donald Trump has pushed the limits of the common sense behind the First Amendment.

America’s next president must continue Obama’s progress on clean energy

Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz is connecting innovation with the market.

China’s intelligence shake-up mirrors its political tumult

Despite signs of a backlash against President Xi Jinping, his hold on power appears firm.

A grim warning against America’s overuse of sanctions

If sanctions are applied indiscriminately, foreigners will do business outside U.S. markets.

It’s time to fix Europe — or lose it

Five requirements toward enhanced security structures.

It’s time to fix Europe — or lose it

Five requirements toward enhanced security structures.

Brussels shows Europe’s shockingly dysfunctional approach to security

The failure of a U.S.-led coalition to contain the Islamic State has exposed a fragile Europe.

Brussels shows Europe’s shockingly dysfunctional approach to security

The failure of a U.S.-led coalition to contain the Islamic State has exposed a fragile Europe.