Author Archives: William S. Lind

The Latest Casualty of the Marines’ Surrender to Political Correctness

Marcus Mainz was relieved of his command, effectively finishing his career, in May.

A Cleveland Revival Must Include Manufacturing

The Rust Belt has revived by rediscovering its cultural heritage—but it must also make things.

The New Separatism

As national governments are plunged into crisis, many are looking elsewhere for their identities.

Addressing Trump’s Errant Foreign Policy

Realists need a new vanguard in Congress.

Going Off the Rails?

Trump risks a big backlash if he reneges on his campaign promises.

Localism Means Security

Resilient communities are the answer to globalism’s weakness.

The Past and Future of War

Martin van Creveld and Douglas Macgregor illuminate the battlefield.

What Trump Can Do for Defense

Pentagon courtiers need to hear the magic words: “You’re fired!”

Memo to the Chairman

If the Joint Chiefs are sick of losing, try a defensive grand strategy.

Failure as a Way of Life

The logic of lost wars and military-industrial boondoggles

One Cheer for Colonialism

Libya needs a state. Egypt can provide one.

Logic of a Modern Militia

How do you stop lone-wolf terror? With every man available.

What Militarism Means

Its perfect symbol isn’t Prussia, it’s the F-35.

Why Soldiers Lie

Our generals are better at bureaucratic infighting than war fighting.

Conservatism for the City

Beauty, streetcars, and dual codes are the right ideas for urban policy.

Can We Hurt the Islamic State?

Punitive raids won’t destroy ISIS—but they don’t have to.

Cops With War Toys

Militarizing police is the worst way to fight crime.

A Canon for the Officer Corps

Seven books that teach our troops how to win today’s wars

The Lessons of 1814

Decaying states today are as dangerous as Napoleon’s armies were 200 years ago.

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