Andrew Byers
The Unintended Consequences of US Intervention in Libya
As in many cases, the United States would be better off having done nothing than triggering such a calamitous descent into violent chaos.
It Is Not 1938: Misusing Historical Analogies and Inflating Threats
The US is a remarkably stable global military power. Attempts to anchor us to key moments of past are usually lazy intellectual shortcuts, with sinister intentions.
US and NATO at a Crossroads
On the 75th anniversary of NATO’s founding, we must seriously question if remaining militarily embedded in NATO and supporting it at the same level still makes sense for the United…
Spreading Democracy May Not Be in the United States’ Best Interest
"Not only is forced democratization likely to fail, but the very idea runs counter to a free, open, democratic society. Other countries should be encouraged to become democratic if they…
How the Ukraine War Will End
"The United States should begin working with Ukraine to help it determine what its political future will be. Having Ukraine become a new Cold War-era Austria or Finland is probably…
We Still Bear Eisenhower’s Cross of Iron
"We have seen the rise of the military-industrial complex, the creation of the national security state, and a bloated military that is second to none, but with a price tag…
Anthony Blinken Is Playing a Dangerous Game with Ukraine
"Great powers do not like their neighbors joining military alliances with their rivals. A Ukraine that is a member of NATO is likelier to behave in ways that would provoke…
Take National Security Off Auto-Pilot
"We have squandered our own scarce resources, bred animosity overseas, and frequently made existing conditions worse." ~Andrew Byers
We Should Follow Lord Palmerston’s Example
"It is past time to revisit the wisdom of Palmerston, Washington, and Jefferson: the United States should have no permanent allies. Alliances that no longer serve US interests should be…
Realism, Restraint, and Prudence Needed in American Foreign Policy
"The status quo American foreign policy — based on a desire for American global primacy — does not adequately promote American interests or prosperity, and in fact harms both." ~Andrew…
