Outside the Beltway

An op-ed by a Hao Leifeng in China’s Global Times argues that “Actor Charlie Sheen is a classic example of the difference in Western and Eastern values and norms.”

Establishing a no-fly zone in Libya won’t stop the Civil War, and it’s likely to draw the United States further into a conflict that it needs to stay out of.

As gas and oil prices rise, the pressure is increasing to tap into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. It’s a dumb idea.

Former French president Jacques Chirac is being tried on corruption charges stemming from misconduct as mayor of Paris.

Much like the buds starting to appear on the Cherry Blossom trees in Washington, D.C., February’s jobs report offers some signs of new life for the labor market.

An update on Tunisia.

Intervening to “help” the Libyan revolt is very tempting, but it’s a temptation we ought to resist.

Establishing a no-fly zone isn’t likely to be enough to remove the current Libyan regime from power.

Iran doesn’t like the logo for the London Olympics and is threatening to boycott if it isn’t changed.

Muammar Gadaffi’s family hired big name entertainers for parties. What with the ongoing mayhem in Libya, that’s coming under scrutiny.

Wouldn’t we be better off offering besieged rules exile in relative comfort in exchange for graceful exits?

The uprisings in the Arab world have led some to suggest that the Middle East isn’t “ready” to be free. They’re wrong.

Egypt takes another step towards constitutional reform.

The situation in Libya continues to be grim as Gaddafi lashes out while power slips through his fingers.

Nine years into a war that seems to be without end, it’s time to declare victory and go home.

Is Saudi Arabia the next domino to fall in the Middle East? The Royal family is hoping that money will be enough to make sure that doesn’t happen.

Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum thinks we’ve been too hard on the Crusaders.

The Constitutional Reform Commitee has finished its work and will report its recommendations to the military.

It’s a Republican meme that President Obama has “apologized” for America repeatedly. The one problem with the meme is that there aren’t any facts to support it.

The continuing chaos in Libya could have a serious impact on the U.S. economy, especially if it spreads to other oil producing nations.

Calls are coming from both sides of the aisle for the U.S. to do “something” about the situation in Libya. It would be better if we didn’t get involved.

Calls are growing for outside intervention in Libya but it’s unclear what can, or should, be done.