Outside the Beltway

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.

Muslim cleric Yusuf al-Qaradawi has issued a fatwa against Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi.

Global poverty has plummeted in recent years.

There are a number of signs coming out of Libya that indicate the regime is in serious trouble despite the willingness of the state to use violence on the crowds.

The situation in Bahrain continues to evolve as the state has pulled back the stick.