There was some good proposals for America’s Economic Competitiveness in the State of the Union, but we must guard against the temptation of a short-term fix that can harm us in the long term.

While we applaud a reaffirmation of American values and the primary place they should have in our role in the world, the reality of American foreign policy is, sadly, not in step with such aspirations. A values-based foreign policy would be an interesting goal to work toward, but it would require threatening too many of American interests, including the fight against al Qaeda, that such talk only serves to set up disappointment, rather than optimism.

ASP fellow Joshua Foust was one of the panel members at a Center for National Policy event entitled “The End of the Afghan War: Talking with the Taliban and What Comes Next”.

The Lockheed U-2 spy plane, which first flew in 1955, is now approaching 57 years old. Originally due to be retired in 2015 and replaced by the unmanned Global Hawk system, it’s now expected that the dragonfly-like aircraft will remain in service until 2023, at the grand old age of 68 years.

great discussion on Morning Joe this working with Dr. Brzezinski … the need for a strategic plan for the country

US Shale, Afghan death toll, Egypt, the SOTU ….and more