U.S., Cuba Reopen Embassies For First Time In 54 Years
There are mutual embassies in Havana and Washington for the first time in 54 years. It certainly took long enough.
Iran Nuclear Deal Struck, Reactions Pretty Much What You’d Expect
Depending on who you listen to, it’s either peace in our time or an epic catastrophe.
Seymour Hersh’s Osama Bin Laden Claims Don’t Pass The Smell Test
Seymour Hersh is out with a conspiracy theory about the death of Osama bin Laden that just doesn’t make sense.
Thanks To Vaccination, Rubella Has Been Eliminated From The Western Hemisphere
Vaccination has eliminated a disease that used to be a serious threat from the Americas.
U.S. Forces In Afghanistan Involved In More Than Just Counterterrorism Despite Obama’s Promises
U.S forces in Afghanistan have been involved in missions that go far beyond the counterterror mission the Obama Administration said they would be limited to.
After Railing Against Loretta Lynch, Ted Cruz Misses The Vote On Her Confirmation
For months, Ted Cruz said the nomination of Loretta Lynch must be blocked. Then, he failed to show up when the Senate voted on her nomination.
Two Hostages, Including One American, Killed In Raid On Al Qaeda Targets
An attack on al Qaeda outposts in January resulted in the death of two hostages, but also resulted in the death of two high value al Qaeda targets.
Rand Paul Dodges Questions About Changes In His Foreign Policy Positions
Rand Paul has changed position on several foreign policy issues, but he doesn’t seem to want to talk about it.
ISIS is What it Says it Is
The Atlantic has a fascinating cover story by Graeme Wood titled “What ISIS Really Wants.”
ISIS Has Arrived In Libya, Just How Big A War Are We Looking At?
ISIS apparently now has a foothold in Libya, and is making inroads in Yemen.
Why Congress is AWOL on National Security Policy
Has the legislative branch abdicated its responsibility in US foreign policy?
Report: Bowe Bergdahl To Be Charged With Desertion, Unlikely To Serve Time In Prison
Reports indicate that Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is likely to be charged with desertion for leaving his post in 2009, but he’s unlikely to serve time in prison.
Are 80 People Richer Than Half the World? Not Really.
While the issue of income inequality is quite real, Oxfam’s numbers are not.
Taliban Attack On Pakistan Kills Up To 126, At Least 100 Children
A day of terror at a school in Pakistan.
Senate Intelligence Committee Report Reveals A Dark and Regrettable Time In American History
A dark and regrettable time in American history is finally seeing the light of day.
Should The U.S. Reconsider Its Policy Of Not Paying Ransom For Hostages?
The idea that the U.S. does not negotiate with terrorists is simply not historically accurate, so should we be reconsidering the policy of not negotiating with ISIS for the release of Western hostages?
The Attack On Canada’s Parliament And The Lone Wolf Terrorist
Yesterday’s apparent terrorist shooting in Ottawa reveals again a phenomenon that seems difficult if not impossible to stop in advance.
‘Khorasan Group’ is US Creation; It’s Still Dangerous
The Khorasan Group is, functionally, al Qaeda. Or is it?
Hamid Karzai Blasts United States In Farewell Address
Before leaving office, Hamid Karzai is once again biting that hand that has fed him for the past decade.
Obama’s Flimsy Legal Case For War
The Obama Administration’s legal justification for war against ISIS is laughably flimsy.