Was Obama’s Syrian “Red Line” A Mistake?
President Obama may regret drawing a line in the sand over Syrian chemical weapons.
Shooting Sprees vs Organized Terrorist Attacks
We treat violence by lone individuals differently than organized violence. Race, religion, and national origin have nothing to do with that.
Baghdad Bob Was Right After All
Emily DePrang looks back at “‘Baghdad Bob’ and His Ridiculous, True Predictions.”
Guns and Preventing Tyranny
The notion that guns prevent tyranny is based on fantasy and movies, not reality.
Norman Schwarzkopf Dead at 78
General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, commander during Operation Desert Storm, has died at the age of 78.
Protests At Western Embassies Spread Across Muslim World
For the fourth day, American and other embassies became the focus of mass protests in many Muslim nations.
Romney Campaign: Embassy Protests Wouldn’t Be Happening If Mitt Was President
The Romney campaign is doubling down on bizarre foreign policy pronouncements.
White House Denies Netanyahu Request For Meeting Amid Signs of Increased U.S.-Israeli Tension
In another sign that things may not be going so well between Washington and Jerusalem, President Obama will not be meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu when he’s in the United States.
The 20 Most Powerful Television Moments Of The Past 50 Years
There are some glaring omissions from a recent list of television’s “most powerful” moments.
Does It Matter If A Presidential Candidate Never Served In The Military?
For the first time in 68 years, neither major party candidate for President has served in the military. Does this matter?
The bin Laden Raid And The 2012 Elections
Osama bin Laden’s death provides Barack Obama with an important political shield during the upcoming campaign.
Ron Paul Steps In It In South Carolina
Once again, Ron Paul showed last night why he could never win the Republican nomination.
Iraq Disintegrating As US Withdraws
For years, analysts have worried that Iraq’s tenuous hold on stability would collapse upon the withdrawal of US forces. We’re now watching it happen.
The Death Of Kim Jong-il: Intelligence Failures And What Comes Next
How can we know what happens next in North Korea when we didn’t even know Kim Jong-il had died?
The War In Iraq Is Finally Over
After 3,193 days and more than 4,000 lives, the American war in Iraq is officially at an end.
The Costs Of Attacking Iran
An attack against Iran’s nuclear weapons research facility won’t be an easy thing.
Iraq Withdrawal Debate
President Obama’s surprise announcement Friday that all U.S. forces would leave Iraq in time to be home for the holidays has been roundly condemned. While there are real concerns about what happens next, there was no better alternative.