These revenue-raisers and spending cuts would narrow the federal budget deficit by $881 billion per year, nearly eliminating it altogether.
We’re Not Broke
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The U.S. and Central & South Asia: Four More Years
It is time to bring the 21st century’s version of “the Great Game” to an end.
Afghan Military Killings of American Troops Underscores Absurdity of Our Afghan Adventure
Nothing is sadder than dying in a lame duck of a war — unless it’s dying at the hands of those you’re sworn to protect.
Iron Dome’s Effectiveness Is Not an Argument for Missile Defense
The odds that missile defense can protect a state from inter-continental ballistic missiles armed with nuclear weapons are slim to nonexistent.
Once Again, Israel Comes Out on the Short End Politically of a Military Offensive
Hasn’t the time come to admit that military solutions have run their course?
U.S. Using Bad Info for Drone Strikes Like It Did for Detainees
One would think that, by this point in history, the military and intelligence agencies would be alert to manipulation by indigenous peoples.
Fact Sheet: “Rebalancing our National Security: The Benefits of Implementing a Unified Security Budget”
We can save $440 billion over a 10-year period without compromising national security.
Gaza: The Light Doesn’t Get Much Greener
The United States likely has Israel’s back no matter what it decides.
Obama: The Legacy Term?
The United States, under Obama, is finally coming to terms with the fact that the world is multipolar. The notion that one man – or one country – can change this multipolar world is fast becoming antiquated. Accustoming Americans to this power shift may ultimately be Obama’s chief legacy.
The U.S. and the Middle East: The Next Four Years
The United States should consider taking China up on its four-point peace plan for Syria.