Curtis Bowman

Venetian Hostesses Enforce the Rules

Please be forewarned that if you find yourself in Venice and neglect to obey the rules, the city's hostesses will give you a terrible scolding.

Fouad Ajami on Fatah and Hamas

According to Fouad Ajami, the distinction between Fatah and Hamas, pratically speaking, is really a distinction without a difference.

Andrew Bacevich on the State of the Military Under President Bush

Andrew Bacevich looks at the strain being placed on the U.S. military by President Bush. This leads Bacevich to argue that "no commander in chief in American history has cared less about the overall health of America's Armed Forces."

Peter Beinart on the GOP's Fading Populism

Peter Beinart looks at the GOP's fading populism.

Charles Glass Responds to Edward Luttwak

In an earlier post I provided a link to Edward Luttwak's recent article about the waning strategic importance of the Middle East.

It's only fair that I link to Charles Glass's response, in which he argues that

the US should cut all arms sales and military aid to the region. That means withdrawing from Iraq; closing bases in Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain; ending arms deliveries to the reactionary monarchy in Saudi Arabia; and cutting aid to Israel.

Mr. Glass has his own website, which you can find here.