A complete global history of guerrilla uprisings through the ages.

The Afghan troop surge has ended and full U.S. military involvement is to sunset in 2014, leaving a fragile security situation and questions about the U.S. role, says CFR's Max Boot.

Max Boot says public apathy isn't necessarily fatal for the war effort. It could even provide the opportunity to finally get it "right."

Max Boot says the Middle East remains in turmoil. The U.S. should boost its air and naval assets in Asia but leave the other military branches free to focus on other regions.

In a testimony before the House Committee on Armed Services, Max Boot explains that the signing of a U.S.-Afghan Security Partnership Accord in April and the Chicago Summit Declaration in May alleviated some of the uncertainty about the post-2014 period—but only some. The nature and extent of that commitment remain opaque, and that in turn feeds anxiety in Afghanistan, contributes to capital flight, buoys the confidence of our enemies, and leads many Afghans to sit on the fence for fear of joining the losing side.

Max Boot argues that the United States is sending a signal of weakness over the Scarborough Shoal.

Max Boot argues that Russian assistance to Syria means it's time for the United States to change its policy.

Max Boot reviews Rajiv Chandrasekaran's Little America.

In anticipation of the pullout of foreign forces—and the bulk of foreign financing—CFR Senior Fellow Max Boot argues that the United States should dedicate resources to maintain security and prevent the reemergence of the Taliban and al-Qaeda.

Max Boot says that the United States should consider tougher actions against the Syrian government.

Max Boot reviews Owen West's The Snake Eaters.

Max Boot argues that Obama's daring bin Laden raid now looks like turning point toward weaker policies.

The new U.S.-Afghan strategic partnership agreement is a step forward as the Western troop drawdown clock ticks down, but Washington must provide more specific pledges for Afghanistan's security, says CFR's Max Boot.

Max Boot argues that the only way the Taliban can shoot their way back into power is if the United States abandons Afghanistan.

Despite the last week's setbacks, Max Boot argues for a firm commitment to a future U.S. presence in Afghanistan.

Max Boot says military action in Syria needs to be carefully thought through, but the Obama administration should not allow itself to be paralyzed by the Pentagon's reluctance to intervene in Syria.

Max Boot argues that despite the recent protests over the burning of Qurans, Afghans do not want a return of the Taliban--and they don't hate America.

Max Boot says cutting spending on Afghan forces is penny wise and war foolish.

Max Boot reviews Eliot Cohen's Conquered into Liberty: Two Centuries of Battles Along the Great Warpath that Made the American Way of War.

Max Boot reviews All In: The Education of General David Petraeus by Paula Broadwell and Vernon Loeb.

Max Boot argues that the current plan to downsize the U.S. military is a repeat of past mistakes.