Charles Fairbanks is a scholar of foreign policy and political philosophy who has held positions at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies. He contributed to The Weekly Standard between 1996 and 2008, writing on international affairs including conflicts in Afghanistan, Russia, and broader questions of war and democratic values.
The first cross-border invasion by the Russian armed forces since 1979 has been underway for 14 days. The world has distantly observed Russian forces simply ignore the withdrawal agreement their president signed, roaming here and there deep within Georgia, far from the war zone, occupying "bases"…
THERE JUST WAS an election in Afghanistan. A democratic election, more or less. American, European, and U.N. observers agreed on this, although it will take two weeks to count all the votes in trackless mountain regions. It may take even longer to investigate possible election violations. Turnout…
"YOU CAN'T ORGANIZE a war with lies." With these words, and a condescending smirk, the victorious leader of Spain's Socialists, José Luiz Rodríguez Zapatero, summarized the meaning of his victory over America's brave ally José María Aznar. "Mr. Blair and Mr. Bush must do some reflection and…
Wars of Hatred