Why Assad Isn't 'Our Son of a Bitch'
Assad was our son of a bitch when the U.S. government needed him. Then he outlived his usefulness.
Middle East
Americans Refuse to Understand What Happened in Paris
Missing in many media accounts of Paris terrorism was any reference to France's bombing of Syria or that France is Syria's former colonial overlord.
The Wickedness of Our Foreign Policy
Individual persons who did no harm to anyone are being slaughtered and starved with the help of American politicians and military bureaucrats.
Is Instability the Goal of U.S. Policy in the Middle East?
Our lethal and self-defeating Middle East policy appears more aimed at Iran and its allies than at the radical jihadi network that perpetrated 9/11.
Rand Paul and 10 Heedless Hawks
The Kentucky senator offers a desperately needed alternative to the GOP's mindless militarism.
Don't Let Dead Syrian Babies Drive U.S. Refugee Policy…
And don't let emotionalism drive foreign policy, or immigration laws. That's no way to run a country.
Can a Nice Muslim Girl from Maryland Really Identify as Jewish?
Amna Farooqi, Muslim head of Israel-advocacy group J Street, says she is "culturally Jewish."
2 Reasons to Be Happy About the Iran Deal, and 1 Reason Not to Be
The good that will come out of this agreement cannot be overstated. But the agreement has a significant downside too.
Hillary's Secret War
As secretary of state, Clinton obtained permission from President Obama and Congress to arm rebels in Syria and Libya in an effort to overthrow the governments of those countries.
Obama is Against Dumb Wars But is Always Willing to Start His Own
The United States won't help fix all the problems in the world until it realizes that it can't fix all the problems in the world.
The Tyranny of Obama's Wars by Drones
The president has rejected the theory and practice of due process.
Overreaching on the Iranian Nuclear Deal in Pursuit of a 'Permanent' Solution
Iran is not the only threat here. Our own hubris is equally dangerous.
What the Hell Are We Doing in Yemen?
The Obama administration is assisting Saudi Arabia in creating a humanitarian catastrophe in the Middle East's poorest country.
Poll: Republicans Prioritize Israel's Interests Over America's
"Their Country, Right or Wrong!"
The Real Nuclear Threat in the Middle East
Iran has never attacked another country, while Israel has attacked Arab neighbors several times.
American Foreign Policy Only Puts Us In More Danger
We would be safer from terrorism without the U.S. government.
So Arab Countries Can Clean Up Their Own Messes Without (Crazy) Uncle Sugar!
Being the craziest guy in the room can sometimes get results.
What Does Netanyahu's Re-election Mean for the Future of Israel?
Bibi wins big after promising no two-state solution and exploiting far-right fear of Israeli Arabs voting in "droves."
Obama Keeps Bowing in the Middle East
Why does every administration go out of its way to avoid insulting these illiberal dictatorships?
Stillborn Utopia
Masdar City is an $18 billion attempt to build a zero-carbon community on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. It's empty.
The Deteriorating Relationship Between Israel and the Obama Administration
None of this is especially shocking, considering the antagonism the administration has shown toward the Jewish state from the start.
U.S. Humanitarian Aid Going to ISIS, Because Obviously
ISIS takes food, medical equipment meant for displaced Syrians
Terrorists Want Us to Overreact. Let's Not Give In, Mr. President.
Maybe it's time for America to stop taking the bait.
An Unhappy Summer for Liberty
Locally and nationally, we live under governments that prefer to rule rather than to serve.
