Turkey Apologizes To Russia For Downing Jet
Turkey has issued a formal apology to Russia over the November 2015 downing of a Russian jet that had briefly strayed into Turkish airspace.
Quick Release Of American Sailors Shows The Value Of Diplomacy
Ten American sailors detained by Iranian forces late Tuesday were released early today, something that seems to clearly demonstrate the value of diplomacy.
Third Democratic Debate Establishes That The Democratic Nomination Fight Is Over
If you were looking for evidence that the race for the Democratic nomination is basically over, you need look no further than last night’s Democratic Debate.
Attack on France Is an Attack on the United States
We are legally, morally, and practically obligated to respond. Let’s not do so stupidly.
America’s ‘Alliance’ Against ISIS Exists Mostly On Paper, Not In Reality
America’s much touted international coalition against ISIS is, essentially a Coalition In Name Only.
Obama Administration Abandoning Program To Train And Equip “Moderate” Syrian Rebels
In the wake of failure that could have been easily foreseen, the Obama Administration is ending a program to train so-called “moderate” Syrian rebels.
FIFA President Sepp Blatter Resigns As The Vultures Circle
FIFA’s President surprised everyone today by resigning, but he’s likely to stay in power for as long as another ten months.
Justice Department Indicts Top FIFA Officials In Corruption And Bribery Scandal
Several of the top representatives of soccer’s governing body have been indicted by a Federal Grand Jury in New York.
Pentagon Says Obama’s War Against ISIS Likely To Last Years
The war against ISIS continues to silently escalate, with little input from the people’s representatives in Congress.
Yemeni Rebels Seize Portion Of Capital
While the world pays attention to Syria and Iraq, Yemen is once against lurching into chaos.
U.S. Launches Airstrikes Against ISIS In Syria
President Obama has opened a new front in his “war” against ISIS
Qatar Won’t Host World Cup, Says FIFA Official
A member of FIFA’s inner circle says Qatar won’t be hosting the 2022 World Cup after all.
GAO: Obama Broke The Law In Bergdahl Release Deal
The General Accounting Office confirmed what seems clear to anyone who can read a statute.
72 Hour Gaza Ceasefire Collapses In Less Than Two Hours
A glimmer of hope in Gaza is quickly snuffed out.
Israel Rejects Temporary Cease Fire Plan As Gaza Conflict Continues To Rage
Hopes for a temporary respite in the Gaza conflict faded away today.
Rand Paul, Dick Cheney, And The Foreign Policy Battle Inside The GOP
The Kentucky Senator and former Vice-President are at the front of a battle that will unfold inside the GOP as we head toward 2016.
Yes, We Do Negotiate With Terrorists
Contrary to the oft-repeated slogan, the United States has negotiated with terrorists before. And we will do it again.
Obama Administration Pushes Back Against Criticism Of Deal That Led To Bergdahl Release
The Obama White House rejected Republican criticism of the deal that led to the release of the only American Prisoner Of War from the Afghanistan War.
2022 FIFA World Cup Hit With Bribery Allegations
More problems for the planned 2022 World Cup in Qatar.