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It’s Time to Hold Pakistan Accountable
It aided the Taliban’s rise to power, and now it has helped the group return to power.
Brace for Disinformation: Here Comes the Cyber Ninjas Report
Running through the motivated reasoning and amateurish behavior of the GOP's selected Maricopa County auditors.
A Morgenthau Moment for Afghanistan
Someone needs to find a way to give President Biden candid feedback that could avert disaster.
Which Way Does the GOP Go on Foreign Policy Now?
Most conservatives still have a deep commitment to American national security and America’s role in the world.
The Moral Legitimacy of Our Actions in Afghanistan
And the threat to America if we forget that American strength is a force for good in the world.
How American Weapons Find Their Way to International Criminal Organizations
It’s a complex problem that won’t be solved by Mexico’s lawsuit against U.S. manufacturers.
Where Does Our Vaccine Supply Stand as Booster Shots Are Approved?
Boosters will reduce the number of doses that we can send to other countries.
Video: Dispatch Live on Afghanistan
On Wednesday night, Steve, David, and Vital Interests author Thomas Joscelyn discussed the ongoing crisis ...
There’s No ‘America First’ Way to Evacuate Afghanistan
Arguing over who we should evacuate first ignores the uncomfortable truth of how little power the U.S. currently wields in Kabul.
To Fix the Climate, We Need a Million Norman Borlaugs
The cost of innovation has gone down, and small projects can add up to big changes.
How the U.S. Made the Afghan Collapse Inevitable
The administration said it was prepared for any contingency. It clearly wasn’t.
What We Can Learn From Europe’s Refugee Crises
We must fulfill our moral obligation to the Afghans while still working to minimize national security risks and culture clash.
Dispatch Live Is Back Wednesday Night
Join Steve, David, and Vital Interests author Thomas Joscelyn tomorrow, August 18 at 8 p.m. ...
The Strategic Consequences of America’s Loss in Afghanistan
The fall of Kabul is a blow not just to global democracy, but to the U.S.'s ongoing foreign policy aims as well.