The Last Thing America Needs Is Yet Another Open-Ended War In The Middle East
The Western dependence on Middle Eastern energy supplies is ever diminishing. Foreign policy should reflect that strategic reality.
‘Preventative War’ Against Iran Would Be Foolhardy And Unpopular With Americans
Instead of reducing the chance of conflict with Iran, a policy of ‘maximum pressure’ only increases the threat another needless U.S. war in the Middle East.
Why The Man Who Stood Before Tanks In Tiananmen Square Was A Hero
On the 30th anniversary of Tiananmen Square, we must remember the man who stood in front of lines of tanks, attempting to stop evil in its tracks.
President Trump Can Still Avert A Catastrophe With Iran, And He Should
It appears President Trump is cognizant of the slow drift to war with Iran, and is not very happy about it. Someone needs to remind him who is the president.
Panic Over War With Iran Is An Info Operation To Preserve The Iran Deal
Obama’s media echo chamber is hyping Iran’s bluster about U.S. sanctions. But their insistence that the only options are appeasement or war offers a false choice.
Honoring America’s Soldiers Means Never Deploying Them Unless Necessary
The lessons we can learn from Black Hawk Down and the Battle of Mogadishu remain relevant today as we contemplate intervention in Venezuela.
The Trump Administration Needs To Cool It With Iran Before We Start A War
If Washington isn’t careful, we could be a single miscalculation away from a war that would be wholly unjustified and unnecessary to U.S. security.
Is Iran Hysteria The New Russia Hysteria?
If mixed messaging in foreign policy is a concern, so is the tendency of Trump’s critics inside and outside the media to create public confusion over the administration’s intent regarding Iran.
Sen. Tom Cotton On Service, Sacrifice, And Faith In The Individual
Senator Tom Cotton joins Ben Domenech on the Federalist Radio Hour to discuss military service, foreign policy, and the biggest issues in politics today.
How The U.S. Navy Outpaced The Axis Navies At Sea In World War II
By rapidly outproducing ships and focusing on aircraft carriers rather than fancy battleships, the U.S. Navy dominated the Germany and Japanese fleets.
After 18 Years, It Is Past Time To Face The Truth About Afghanistan
If we hope to finally reach the day American troops can pack up their belongings and come back to their families, Washington must start viewing the war with clear eyes.
How The Allied Powers Won The Fight For The Sky In World War II
Forty percent of the U.S. budget was invested in bombers, fighters, and transport planes. U.S. Air Forces developed the B-29 bomber, P-51 fighter, and the jet engine.
‘Combat Obscura’ Pulverizes Romantic Ideas About American Marines And War
The raw collection of videos reveals the troops, not as American heroes, but as boys psychologically damaged by the paradox of boredom and battle.
Podcast: Mercenaries, Military Strategy, And The Future Of War
Author and professor Sean McFate explains the “new rules” for military engagement around the world on the Federalist Radio Hour.
‘They Shall Not Grow Old’ Repudiates Attempts To Destroy WWI Monuments
The Bladensburg WWI memorial battle is insensitive to the memories of those who paid the ultimate price–people who should be honored more, not less.
No Amount Of U.S. Intervention Is Going To Save Afghanistan Now Or Ever
These failed pundits’ efforts are meant to shame President Trump into reversing his instinct to pull the United States out of Afghanistan.
Putting Boots On The Ground In Venezuela Would Be A Grave Mistake
Venezuela’s situation is terrible, and Nicolas Maduro’s stronghold might grow less stable over the course of the month. We still shouldn’t intervene.
Trump’s Not Kidding When He Promises ‘Cutting-Edge’ Missile Defense
The steps called for in this review will go a long way to toward employing new technologies to address next-generation threats and strengthening U.S. and allied security.