Column: Aimless Feet
Don't Commit to Wars We Can't Finish
Assuming President-elect Obama follows through on one of the central promises of his campaign, the United States will soon begin ...
Don't Let U.S. Politics Impede Rebuilding of Iraq
In February 2006, I stepped off the tarmac in Baghdad and onto the ramp of a C-17 cargo plane. I ...
Why I Will Always Be an American
As is the case during most periods of intense political competition in the United States, people are now threatening to ...
Sacrificing Ourselves for Ambition
At Georgetown, almost everyone focuses on the future. We know that learning is important, but most of us chose Georgetown ...
Like in Iraq, Local Politics Proves to Be Key
This summer, I had the privilege of working with a Marine lieutenant colonel who led the successful effort to secure ...
Soldier Makes Peace with War and Religion
Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to the United States encouraged many American Catholics to reflect on their faith. Speaking about ...
U.S. Should Have a Truly Integrated Military
Imagine that an RA, walking through a dorm at night, hears a noise that sounds suspicious, so he knocks on ...
Learning Is Not All About GPA
I took Chinese during the first semester of my freshman year and intended to major in economics. My reasoning was ...
Remember the Dangers and Assets Contained in the Koreas
The Korean peninsula is one of the most remarkable places on earth, but it is also one of the least ...