The Failures Of Obama’s Leadership
Fairly or not, the President has created the impression that he is not a good leader, and there’s not much he can do about it at this point.
Ukraine Is A Test For Europe. Does It Have The Will To Even Make The Effort To Pass?
What the West does in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine is largely up to Europe, not the United States.
The New York Times Endorses Marijuana Legalization
The Grey Lady sees the light on a major part of the War On Drugs.
Americans Divided On Israel’s Actions In Gaza
A new poll shows that Americans are divided over Israel’s actions in Gaza, but this most likely will not impact relations between the two countries.
U.S. Evacuates Embassy In Tripoli Amid Renewed Violence
Add Libya to the list of the world’s trouble spots.
In Defense of Professional Military Education
My latest for RealClearDefense: “Senator Walsh’s Unrepresentative Black Mark on Professional Military Education”
Nothing is Private Anymore; Should it Be?
Our laws and social norms have not caught up to modern life.
Military Enlistment Rates by State and Region
The South and Southwest have a much higher military enlistment rate than the Northeast.
Israel Rejects Temporary Cease Fire Plan As Gaza Conflict Continues To Rage
Hopes for a temporary respite in the Gaza conflict faded away today.
The Solar Storm That Nearly Destroyed Civilization As We Know It
Just about two years ago, we dodged a bullet. We might not be so lucky next time.
Majority Of Americans Oppose Both Impeachment And The House’s Lawsuit Against Obama
Once again the GOP finds itself on the wrong side of public opinion.
Dad Tweets About Rude Gate Agent, Family Booted From Plane as Security Threat
Ticket collectors at Southwest Airlines are our first line of defense.
The Commandant Didn’t Say What Everyone Says He Said
My latest for War on the Rocks: “Don’t Believe Everything You Read in the Papers.”
On Foreign Policy, Conservatives Should Leave Ronald Reagan Behind
Relying on the policies of a man who was President in a very different time is not a substitute for a rational foreign policy.
Bachmann And Santorum 2016? Dusting Off The GOP Nomination Clown Car
It’s beginning to look like the 2016 race for the Republican nomination will have its own collection of oddballs.
Rick Perry’s National Guard Deployment Even More Pointless Than It First Appeared
Rick Perry is sending 1,000 members of the Texas National Guard to the border to do nothing.
Time To Get Rid Of Summer Vacation For Schoolchildren?
Does it still make sense to give kids a 10-12 week break every year?
Primary Turnout And The 2014 Midterms
Turnout to date for the 2014 primaries is at record lows, but its unclear what that tells us about November.
Two Federal Appeals Courts Rule Two Different Ways On Obamacare Subsidies
Contradictory rulings from two Federal Courts of Appeal show that statutory construction isn’t a simple thing.
Iran’s Nuclear Program And The Incentives Created By U.S. Policy
George Will has come under criticism for pointing out what seems to be an undeniable fact.
Rick Perry Sending National Guard To The Border For Reasons Even He Isn’t Sure Of
Rick Perry is sending 1,000 members of the Texas National Guard to the border for no apparent reason.
Russians Are Getting A Very Different Version Of The Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 Story
If you live in Russia, you’re getting a different version of the story of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17.
Voters Not Too Impressed With Hillary Clinton’s Time At Foggy Bottom
A new poll suggests that Hillary Clinton’s record as Secretary of State doesn’t impress voters as much as she might hope.
Despite A Plethora Of World Crises, Americans Oppose Greater Foreign Intervention
Crisis seems to be brewing all over the world, but the American people aren’t persuaded that it’s necessary for the United States to act.
Obama To Bar Discrimination Against Gays By Federal Contractors, With No Religious Exemption
Later today, President Obama will sign an Executive Order barring Federal Contractors from discrimination based on sexual orientation. But that’s not even the most controversial part for some conservatives.
A Partisan Divide Over Israel? Not Really.
Recent polls notwithstanding, Republicans and Democrats remain largely in lockstep when it comes to U.S. policy toward Israel.