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.
The Unhealthy State of Iraqi Politics and Democratic Development
Shutting down media that the government doesn’t like is unlikely to solve the sectarian problems in Iraq.
Was Obama’s Syrian “Red Line” A Mistake?
President Obama may regret drawing a line in the sand over Syrian chemical weapons.
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.
Time To Reassess George W. Bush?
There seems to be an effort underway to reassess the legacy of our 43rd President.
Al Neuharth, Founder of USA Today, Dies At 89
The man who changed the way Americans viewed newspapers, just before newspapers themselves began getting pushed aside by technology, has died at the age of 89.
The Kind of Thinking that Brought us the Iraq War
A preventative strike against North Korea is a bad idea.
Baghdad Bob Was Right After All
Emily DePrang looks back at “‘Baghdad Bob’ and His Ridiculous, True Predictions.”
North Korea’s Bluster: How Should We Respond?
So what, exactly, is going on in North Korea? And how should we respond to Kim’s bluster?
Korean War II Not Easy As It Looks
The Army has war gamed a conflict to secure a failed North Korea. It would not be a cakewalk.
Understanding History: The Argentine Military Regime
Providing a little context for Pope Francis’ background+Erick Erickson needs to learn a little history.
Does Rand Paul Have A Future In The GOP?
Rand Paul’s filibuster has made him a darling among conservatives but it may not last.