Foreign Policy
Senator Cotton Calls for Bombing Iran Nuke Sites
Saying a successful aerial attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities could be carried out in “several days,” Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) chastised Obama administration...
U.S. Humvees Arrive in Ukraine
The first 10 of 30 Humvee armored vehicles that the United States has agreed to supply to Ukraine arrived in the country’s capital...
Read moreDespite Promises, President Keeps Drone War Under CIA Command
Despite promises to the contrary, President Obama has allowed the CIA to maintain control of the drone war. ...
Read morePaul Opposes Nation Building, but Would Create a New Kurdistan
Kentucky Senator Rand Paul opposes "nation building," but calls for a new country of Kurdistan. ...
Read moreU.S.-backed Rebel Now ISIL’s Man in Libya
Abdelhakim Belhadj, the leader of the al-Qaeda-linked rebel forces that brought down Moammar Gadhafi, is now the Islamic State’s top man in Libya,...
Read moreRepublican Senators Send Letter to Iran, Prompting White House Reaction
An open letter sent by 47 Republican senators to the “Leaders of the Islamic Republic of Iran” on March 9 — which provided...
Read moreIran’s Growing Role in Iraq Worries U.S., Saudi Officials
As Iranian-sponsored Shiite militias take an increasing role in the fight against the Islamic State, Iran’s growing influence in Iraq is setting off...
Read moreNorth Korea Praises Knife Attack on U.S. Ambassador to South Korea
U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Mark Lippert was attacked by a knife-wielding political fanatic at a breakfast forum in Seoul on March 5,...
Read moreIs Netanyahu “Crying Wolf” About Iran?
The online publication The Intercept on Monday published a history of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s previous claims that Iran was about to...
Read moreNetanyahu Urges Congress to Stop “Very Bad” Obama-Iran Deal
In his speech to a joint session of Congress that sparked weeks of controversy, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu portrayed the Iranian regime’s...
Read moreJeb Offers More Bush World Chaos
Appearing before the Chicago Council on Global Affairs Wednesday, undeclared presidential candidate Jeb Bush acknowledged “there were mistakes made in Iraq.” ...
Read moreObama War Request Against Islamic State Bans “Enduring Ground Operations”
President Obama Wednesday morning asked Congress to authorize the use of ground forces against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. ...
Read moreLindsey Graham Will “Feel Better” if U.S. Sends Weapons to Ukraine
Why should the United States send lethal weapons to Ukraine? Whatever reasons are offered and debated, surely Senator Lindsey Graham’s feelings should not...
Read moreBaneful Boehner and Bibi Show Coming Soon to Capitol Hill
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu’s planned speech on Iran before a joint session of the U.S. Congress next month is creating controversy...
Read moreObama to Seek War Authorization From Congress
President Obama will be asking Congress to authorize military action against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, probably by the end of...
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