TV pundits and analysts could use a reality check when it comes to Obama’s use of military force.
China, America, and a New Cold War in Africa?
Is the conflict in South Sudan the opening salvo in the battle for a continent?
Russians Not Only Violate Nuke Treaty, But Threaten Reagan’s “Legacy”
The Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty was a product of the Reagan-Gorbachev Reykjavík nuclear summit.
How Western Aid Bungled Syria’s Opposition & Paved the Way for ISIS
The U.S. and its allies have funded a host of Syrian opposition councils that are more interested in seeking Western aid than serving the Syrian people.
Is Human Rights Watch Too Close to the U.S. Government?
Human Rights Watch continues to face charges from activists, including Nobel Laureates, who say the group is too close to Washington to criticize U.S. foreign policy.
Is Obama Really Adrift in the World?
Four myths American exceptionalists peddle about the U.S. president and America’s role in the world.
In Gaza, International Law Is Up in Flames
In a flagrant violation of international law, Israel’s assault on Gaza has killed hundreds of civilians and devastated civilian infrastructure.
A Promising but Precarious New Normal for the Young and Undocumented
A two-year-old executive order has helped thousands of undocumented young people plan for their future, but their plans could be erased with the stroke of a pen.
Parsing the East Asian Powder Keg
The simmering tensions in East Asia are echoes of Washington’s Cold War intrigues—and the Pentagon’s not-so-secret plans for battle with China.
Hillary Clinton’s Real Scandal Is Honduras, Not Benghazi
Hillary Clinton’s Central American foreign policy blunder ought to darken her presidential prospects.