The President’s War Is Lacking A Convincing Plan
The Administration’s policy in the President’s war against ISIS has no coherent plan, and that virtually guarantees escalation.
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.
Who’s Going To Pay For The President’s War Against ISIS?
As we head into a new conflict, perhaps we ought to give more thought to fiscal issues than the President is to overall strategy.
Second Term Blues?
The sixth year of a presidency leads to some predictable commentary (and some comparative notes).
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
Obama Must Be Honest About The Possibility Of American Ground Troops In His War Against ISIS
President Obama is still insisting that his war against ISIS will not require American ground troops. He’s not being honest with the American people.
Israel’s ‘Secret’ Nukes
Everyone knows that Israel has had nuclear weapons for decades. Don’t tell anyone—it’s a secret.
Iran And The U.S. On The Same Side Against ISIS?
Iran and the United States are on the same side in the fight against ISIS, whether they like it or not.
President Obama’s Misplaced Trust In The “Moderate” Syrian Rebels
After keeping his distance from them for three years, President Obama is placing much misplaced hope in the “moderate” Syrian rebels,
Obama’s Anti-ISIS Coalition Seems To Exist Only In His Mind
Despite the President’s assurances of an international coalition, the rest of the world doesn’t seem all that interested in joining the fight.
Obama’s Flimsy Legal Case For War
The Obama Administration’s legal justification for war against ISIS is laughably flimsy.
Before We Go To War Against ISIS, We Need To Answer Some Questions
If the President is going to increase American involvement in the Middle East, he needs to address some fundamental questions first.
Congress Ready To Abdicate Its Responsibility On Attacks Against ISIS
Congress seems ready to avoid having to vote on expanded attacks against the Islamic State
Congress Must Vote Before We Expand The Attacks On ISIS
As talk begins of expanding the war against ISIS into Syria, it is becoming long past time for Congress to exercise its Constitutional function.
Reporter James Foley Beheaded in ISIS Video
American journalist James Foley has been beheaded by the terrorist network calling itself the Islamic State.
No, Obama Isn’t Seeking ‘Regime Change’ in Iraq
The United States is, in fact, doing the exact opposite.
Hillary Clinton Attacks Foreign Policy She Helped Create And Implement
Does Hillary Clinton remember that she was Secretary of State for four years?
Obama’s Iraq Policy Is Open-Ended, Directionless, And Likely To Fail
President Obama doesn’t seem to have any idea what he wants to do in Iraq.
U.S. Airstrikes Hit ISIS In Northern Iraq
For the second time in just over ten years, the United States is involved in military action in Iraq.
The GOP Establishment Won The Primary Battles, But They Let The Tea Party Win The War
Tea Party backed candidates may have lost most of the GOP primary battles, but they’ve won the war for control of the Republican agenda.
The Failures Of Obama’s Leadership
Fairly or not, the President has created the impression that he is not a good leader, and there’s not much he can do about it at this point.
Despite A Plethora Of World Crises, Americans Oppose Greater Foreign Intervention
Crisis seems to be brewing all over the world, but the American people aren’t persuaded that it’s necessary for the United States to act.
Rand Paul, Rick Perry Spar Over Foreign Policy
Rick Perry and Rand Paul are highlighting what looks to be a coming battle inside the GOP over foreign policy.
Paying Attention To Politics? You’re Probably Really Stressed Out
In a new survey, Americans cite politics and the news as the biggest sources of stress in their lives.
It Looks Like Nouri Al-Maliki Has Lost The Kurds, Assuming He Ever Had Them
Iraq continues to fall apart.
The Border Crisis: Many Causes, No Simple Solutions
Trying to make sense of a very complicated issue.
Americans Disapprove Of Obama’s Handling Of Iraq, And Of The Idea of Intervening In Iraq
Americans disapprove of how the President is handling Iraq, but they don’t like what his critics are proposing either.
Islam And World War One
The First World War played an intriguing role in the birth of the radical Islam we are dealing with today.
President Obama’s Plan To Arm “Moderate” Syrian Rebels Is A Bad Idea
For some reason, President Obama wants to arm so-called “moderate” Syrian rebels.
ISIS Threatening To Open A New Front In Lebanon
Is ISIS about to make the situation in the Levant even worse?
News Media Mostly Ignoring Iraq War Critics
When it comes to Iraq, the media only seems to be giving Americans one side of the story.
Americans Have Lost Confidence In President Obama On Foreign Policy
The evidence is clear. When it comes to the ability to handle foreign crises, the President has lost the public’s confidence.
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.
Public Has Little Confidence In Obama’s Foreign Policy Or Leadership, New Poll Shows
More bad poll numbers for the President.
President Obama Must Not Act In Iraq Without Congressional Authorization
If President Obama does decide to use military force in Iraq, he should be required to seek Congressional approval beforehand.
Maliki Responding To Iraq Crisis In Worst Possible Way
Iraq’s Prime Minister seems to be responding to the uprising in his country in a way guaranteed to make it worse.
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