The war for the “Greater Middle East.” Andrew Bacevich summarizes the reasons for America’s entanglements in the affairs of the region over the last thirty years.

Oakeshott’s idealism. John Gray reviews Michael Oakeshott’s notebooks.

Iraq and longing for Vietnam. Gregory Daddis explains why hawkish Iraq revisionists want to liken the current situation in Iraq to the end of the war in Vietnam.

Britain’s Cabinet reshuffle as it happened. The Spectator reports on Cameron’s major changes to his government.

Reform conservatism’s blind spot. Justin Logan explains why reforming Republican foreign policy has to be part of the agenda.

Rick Perry’s nine sins. Sean Kay and Ryan Evans list the many errors in the Texas governor’s recent op-ed.