Arming The Syrian Rebels Not Likely To Accomplish Anything
Arming the Syrian rebels may do nothing more than prolong a seemingly endless war, and pull the United States into a conflict it shouldn’t be involved in.
Green Beret Found Living in Vietnam 44 Years Later Story Apparent Hoax
The story of an American Green Beret found living in Vietnam 44 years after he had been declared dead appears to be a hoax.
Obama Says He’ll Try To Close Guantanamo Prison Again
President Obama said today that he wants to move forward with closing the prison at Guantanamo Bay but there’s little he can do on his own.
The American People Want To Stay Out Of Syria
A new poll shows that 62% of Americans oppose American military intervention in Syria’s civil war.
Did The FBI Violate Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s Sixth Amendment Rights?
New questions about the interrogation of the surviving Boston Marathon bombing suspect.
Civil Liberties In The Wake Of Boston
Are civil liberties once again at risk in the wake of the bombing attack in Boston?
Just This Once, John McCain Is (Partly) Right
John McCain is right that we shouldn’t send ground troops to Syria, but his idea for increased U.S. intervention in the country’s civil war is still too risky.
Congress Forcing The Army To Buy Tanks It Doesn’t Want
Once again, politics is dictating military policy.
Was Obama’s Syrian “Red Line” A Mistake?
President Obama may regret drawing a line in the sand over Syrian chemical weapons.
The Attack In Boston Is Not Relevant To The Immigration Debate
Opponents of immigration reform are deceptively attempting to use the bombing attack in Boston to derail immigration reform.
There’s Nothing Wrong With The Fact That Tsarnaev Was Mirandized On Monday
Some on the right are complaining that Dzhokar Tsarnaev was read his Mranda rights too soon.
Massive Vacancies at Defense and State Departments
There are far too many appointed positions in the US government. And many of them are unfilled.
CIA Wanted Tamerlan Tsarnaev on Terrorist Watch List in 2011
The CIA unsuccessfully lobbied to put Tamerlan Tsarnaev, the eldest of the Boston Marathon bombers, on the counterterrorism watch list in 2011.
David Petraeus Joins CUNY Faculty, Brings Intern Experience
General Petreaus is now Dr. Petraeus and will be teaching a 1-1 load a the City University of New York.
Why Terrorism Gets More Attention Than Gun Violence
My latest for The National Interest, “Why Terrorists Are Worse Than Guns,” has posted.
Mike Bloomberg Suggests We Need To Sacrifice The Constitution
The Boston Marathon bombing attacks are leading some politicians to make wildly absurd statements.
A Camera On Every Corner? The Surveillance Debate After Boston
Big Brother is watching us. And he may be watching us a lot more after what happened in Boston.
Rand Paul: Delay Immigration Reform Because Of Boston Attacks
Another Senator wants to delay immigration reform because of the attacks in Boston.
The Boston Bombings And The Immigration Reform Debate
For better or worse, the attack in Boston is likely to have an impact on the immigration reform debate.
No, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Is Not An Enemy Combatant. He Is A Criminal.
The Boston Marathon bomber must be tried in a court of law.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, Miranda, And The Public Safety Exception
What Miranda does and does not cover and what consequences follow if police do not comply.
Boston Was Shutdown Today. Should It Have Been?
An American city was essentially shut down today. Was that the right thing to do?
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