Yochi J. Dreazen

Yochi Dreazen is writer-in-residence at the Center for a New American Security and a contributing editor for The Atlantic.

In Mali, a Star Singer Calls for War

In Mali, a Star Singer Calls for War

After a crackdown on music, Baba Salah wants to keep Islamists out of his hometown. More »

The Real Reasons Karzai Wants U.S. Troops Out

The Real Reasons Karzai Wants U.S. Troops Out

Night raids, power struggles and the other reasons why Americans are still deeply unpopular in Afghanistan. More »

Will Turkey Follow Its Tough Talk on Syria With Action?

Will Turkey Follow Its Tough Talk on Syria With Action?

This close American ally is still stopping just short of military force against Bashar al-Assad. More »

Belarus May Be Providing Syria With Deadly Military Technology

Belarus May Be Providing Syria With Deadly Military Technology

Western officials and outside analysts believe that the European dictatorship is aiding Bashar al-Assad's crackdown. More »

How Obama and Romney Differ—and Don't—on Foreign Policy

How Obama and Romney Differ—and Don't—on Foreign Policy

Charting out the 2012 U.S. presidential contenders on Iran, Afghanistan, the military, and the world ahead. More »

A General's Blog Post Undermines Army Suicide-Prevention Efforts

A General's Blog Post Undermines Army Suicide-Prevention Efforts

Major General Dana Prittard wrote he is '"fed up with soldiers who are choosing to take their own lives." But statements like this will only further isolate troops in crisis. More »

The Failed Bomb Plot Is a Reminder of Why CIA-Saudi Ties Matter

The Failed Bomb Plot Is a Reminder of Why CIA-Saudi Ties Matter

Stopping the planned attack was "a team sport" that highlights the growing counterterrorism relationship with Saudi Arabia. More »

Inside the Late-Life Struggles of Osama Bin Laden

Inside the Late-Life Struggles of Osama Bin Laden

New documents show the terrorist leader worried about al-Qaeda's portrayal in the media. More »

The U.S. Military Is Struggling to Police Itself in Afghanistan

The U.S. Military Is Struggling to Police Itself in Afghanistan

New photos show American soldiers posing with the body parts of Taliban suicide bombers. More »

The U.S. Spends $14K per Afghan Troop per Year, but Each Earns $1,872

The U.S. Spends $14K per Afghan Troop per Year, but Each Earns $1,872

The surprising finances of Afghanistan's police and army, for which the U.S. bears virtually all costs. More »

The Diplomatic Breakdown Behind North Korea's Missile Test

The Diplomatic Breakdown Behind North Korea's Missile Test

The new crisis dampens early hopes that Kim Jong Un would have a warmer relationship with the West. More »

Charges in Afghan Shooting Will Be Start of Long Legal Journey

Charges in Afghan Shooting Will Be Start of Long Legal Journey

The army's prosecution of Staff Sgt. Robert Bales will last long after U.S. troops are withdrawn. More »

Afghan War General Opens a Daunting New Front: Washington, D.C.

Afghan War General Opens a Daunting New Front: Washington, D.C.

Can Marine Corps Gen. John Allen defend the increasingly unpopular war at home? More »

The Pentagon's (Preliminary, Shaky, and Hypothetical) War Plan for Syria

The Pentagon's (Preliminary, Shaky, and Hypothetical) War Plan for Syria

U.S. military leaders urged caution, saying it would far more dangerous than in Libya and that diplomacy is still Obama's focus. More »

Why Netanyahu and Obama Are Still Divided Over Iran

Why Netanyahu and Obama Are Still Divided Over Iran

The Israeli and Americans leaders couldn't hide their disagreements at this week's meetings. More »

Why Are Afghan Troops Killing Their American Counterparts?

Why Are Afghan Troops Killing Their American Counterparts?

Though the most recent reason appears to be a mistaken Koran-burning, it's a longer trend. More »

From Urinating to Koran-Burning, the U.S. Can't Stop Infuriating Afghans

From Urinating to Koran-Burning, the U.S. Can't Stop Infuriating Afghans

Protesters turned violent in response to an unconfirmed story that NATO troops had destroyed Islam's holy book. More »

The Implications of the Military Opening More Positions to Women

The Implications of the Military Opening More Positions to Women

The Pentagon says that the role of women will be expanding in the months and years ahead. More »

Issue March 2012

I ♥ Iraq

How the country’s tourism minister makes the hard sell

Spooks and Scribes: A Case of How the CIA and Media Can Get Too Cozy

Spooks and Scribes: A Case of How the CIA and Media Can Get Too Cozy

An indictment accuses a former agent of sharing the names of an undercover agent and high-value terrorists with reporters. More »

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