Too Early for 2016 Talk?
We’re actually not speculating about who might be running any more than we used to.
Never Again (Except This Time)
My latest for The National Interest, “Never Again, Except This Time,” has posted.
Syrian Rebels, Not Government, Used Chemical Weapons Says UN
The infamous “red line” may not have been crossed after all. At least not by the Assad regime.
Obama Administration Walking Back Obama’s Red Line
Is the White House distancing itself from the President’s “red line” remarks about Syria?
Arming The Syrian Rebels Not Likely To Accomplish Anything
Arming the Syrian rebels may do nothing more than prolong a seemingly endless war, and pull the United States into a conflict it shouldn’t be involved in.
The American People Want To Stay Out Of Syria
A new poll shows that 62% of Americans oppose American military intervention in Syria’s civil war.
Just This Once, John McCain Is (Partly) Right
John McCain is right that we shouldn’t send ground troops to Syria, but his idea for increased U.S. intervention in the country’s civil war is still too risky.
Was Obama’s Syrian “Red Line” A Mistake?
President Obama may regret drawing a line in the sand over Syrian chemical weapons.
The Hazards of Red Lines
Has Bashar al-Assad crossed the red line drawn by President Obama? And does it matter?
Paul Wolfowitz: Smart Idiot
My latest for The National Interest, “It’s Not Too Soon to Tell,” has posted.
American Charged With Using Weapon of Mass Destruction that Isn’t a Weapon of Mass Destruction
An American fighting with Syrian rebels faces life in prison for firing an RPG against a government we’re trying to oust.
Why Rand Paul’s Filibuster Mattered
Rand Paul’s filibuster is one that all American’s should thank him for that.
Iraqi Forces Attacking Syrian Rebels
The regime we fought for in Iraq is now aiding the regime we’re fighting against (at least by proxy) in Syria.
Guns and Preventing Tyranny
The notion that guns prevent tyranny is based on fantasy and movies, not reality.
Does Decapitating Terrorist Leaderships Work?
Killing their leaders doesn’t seem to be impacting the ability of jihadi groups to recruit and motivate more terrorists.
Judging The 2012 Preditions
Last January 1, some of us made a series of predictions. Here’s how we did.
Is Russia Preparing To Cut Its Losses In Syria?
Recent comments from Russian officials suggest that the nation may be preparing to cut its longtime ally loose.
Richard Lugar’s Valedictory Remarks
Richard Lugar puts in a word for compromise and good governance on his way out of the Senate.
NATO Patriots to Turkey for ‘Defensive Purposes Only’
NATO has agreed to deploy Patriot missiles along the Turkey-Syria border to protect Turkish airspace and territory, while making clear no escalation is intended.
The Petraeus Scandal And The Surveillance State
If nothing else, the Petraeus affair is teaching us a valuable lesson in just how extensive the Surveillance State has become.
In 2012, Democrats Had The Advantage On Foreign Policy
Without question, Barack Obama won the foreign policy debate in the 2012 campaign.
Foreign Policy Debate Substantive Analysis: Middle East
First in a series of posts looking at the substance of the final presidential debate, ostensibly about foreign policy.
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