National Security & Defense Good News from Afghanistan By Rupert Stone February 23, 2018 A new U.N. report shows that civilian deaths in the Afghan war actually fell by 9 percent in 2017, the first year-on-year drop since 2012.
National Security & Defense On Afghanistan, Trump Is Right to Hesitate By Rupert Stone August 8, 2017 President Trump is showing responsible leadership in refusing to commit to a flawed Afghan strategy.
World Margaret Thatcher: High Principle Joined to Power Politics By Rupert Stone July 5, 2017 Present-day world leaders could learn from Margaret Thatcher, who joined principle with her gift for decisiveness.