Why The White Helmets Deserved The Nobel Peace Prize
The White Helmets, also called the Syrian Civil Defense, sends emergency first-responders into dangerous territory to save innocents trapped between belligerents in Syria’s civil war.
How To Address Iran’s Aggressive Contributions To Middle East Turmoil
Since the Iran deal, Tehran has not slipped into a passive role—instead, it’s pursued a blatantly aggressive approach to Middle Eastern and world affairs.
16 Years Later, Why Are We So Uneasy About 9/11?
On this 9/11 anniversary, we’re starting to realize that nobody has a coherent strategic answer to the threat of Islamic terrorism. We’re not even trying.
With Sagrada Familia Basilica Revealed As Target, Barcelona Attack Reverberates
Although some celebrate ISIS’ territorial losses in Iraq and Syria as proof it is on the run, the attacks in Spain demonstrate the group’s adaptability and prove it is far from defeated.
It’s Good For America, Not Russia, To Stop The CIA From Funding Syrian Jihadists
The idea that Russia orchestrated the Trump administration’s decision to end the CIA’s funding of jihadists is totally corrupt and offensive.
Stretching War Powers Lets The President Provoke Wars Americans Don’t Want
If military actions continue to be taken abroad by the inclinations of a single person, the nation could find itself plunged into a war it would not have chosen if its people were consulted.
Trump Is Making Obama’s Mistake In Syria: Putting His Hopes in Russia
Don’t hold your breath waiting for the Syrian ceasefire to culminate in some sort of peaceful resolution, or even last long. We’ve been down this road before, folks.
What Dangers Lie Ahead For Trump’s Red Line For Syria
The Trump administration appears to be throwing down the gauntlet not just to Syria, but also to its allies Russia and Iran.
We Have To Take Russia’s Provocations In Eastern Europe Seriously
While everyone has focused on Russia’s meddling into last year’s presidential election, other blatant acts of Russian aggression have gone unnoticed.
Even If ISIS Goes Down Soon, It Probably Won’t Stay Down Long
Many argue that ISIS is close to death. But whatever happens in Raqqa, ISIS’s cause will live on.
The Arab World Is A Political Problem Because It Has A Religious Problem
Islam will not allow minorities to have their own land and to rule themselves. That’s why even if partitioning Syria happens, it likely won’t go well.
Why The Best Solution For Syria Is Partition
Can one support freedom and security for both majorities and minorities? This is the biggest question looming over U.S. policy in the Middle East, particularly for our involvement in Syria.
Congress Needs To Take Back Its War Powers From The President
Following 9/11, Congress allowed the president to use troops to combat terrorism. They couldn’t have imagined the consequences.
Manchester Bombing Foreshadows Another Fraught Ramadan
The Manchester bombing is a stunning reminder that, despite ISIS losing territory in the Middle East, its appeal isn’t totally lost on young Muslims living in the West.
Trump’s Team Is Starting To Think Seriously About Counterterrorism
If Trump’s shock presidential win taught us anything, it should be that the United States cannot be so stretched protecting others that it hurts its own citizens.
Here Are The Rules On When Presidents Can Use Military Force Without Asking Congress
Presidents have relied on their Article II powers to use force overseas, and their attorneys have argued that the Constitution authorizes them to do so.
100 Days In, Trump Has Already Learned The Seductions Of Foreign War
Our political culture has degraded to the point where it encourages the worst presidential temptations—and we’ve made waging war nearly as easy as firing off a tweet.
If We Don’t Get A Syria Strategy, Get Ready For Another Big Middle East Mess
The Trump administration, like the Obama administration before it, is militarily invested in Iraq and Syria. Yet it has no strategic vision for Syria after the fight against ISIS is over.
3 Lessons From The Korean War For Handling Today’s North Korean Aggression
As North Korea saber-rattles and the Trump administration talks tough, it’s a good time to remember some history lessons from the first Korean War that are still applicable today.
Obama’s Iran Deal Was Much Worse Than We Suspected
Barack Obama didn’t just undermine our allies with the Iran deal—he undermined his own Justice Department’s 30-year counterproliferation efforts.
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