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Right Analysis   /   National Security
Publius / September 11, 2017

9/11 After 16 Years

All flags should be flown at half-staff in memory of those who lost their lives that day.

Caroline C. Lewis / September 7, 2017

Just War or False Peace?

Well-meaning peace advocates do not recognize the truth of Ronald Reagan’s slogan, “Peace Through Strength.”

Todd Johnson / September 5, 2017

How Trump Can Exit the Iran Deal

Former UN Ambassador John Bolton released his thoughts on dealing with Iran. He’s on the right track.

Lewis Morris / August 30, 2017

The North Korean Conundrum

After Kim Jong Un fired a missile over Japan, “all options” are on the table for the U.S. But are they really?

Jordan Candler / August 15, 2017

Iran Is Following in North Korea’s Footsteps

The decades-long policy of appeasement has metastasized into a dual nuclear menace.

Arnold Ahlert / August 14, 2017

Iran Must Not Become the Next North Korea

One nuclear-armed, rogue regime threatening America with annihilation is more than enough.

National Security Desk / July 20, 2017

Trump’s Ending CIA’s Rebel-Arming Program Is No Conspiracy

As usual, the Leftmedia just keeps parroting that the president is doing Vladimir Putin’s bidding.

Thomas Gallatin / July 19, 2017

Afghan Who Fought With U.S. Forces Finds Home in America

After five years of pressing the government, U.S. soldiers were able to welcome their buddy to his new home.

Nate Jackson / July 19, 2017

Trudeau’s Treacherous Terrorist Payout

He issued a formal apology and gave $8 million to a former Gitmo terrorist who murdered an American soldier.

Arnold Ahlert / July 17, 2017

Fiscal Recklessness Undermines National Security

Options for dealing with North Korea are limited by not just China but the economic decisions of the American people.

Todd Johnson / July 11, 2017

The Enigma of Syrian Policy

The situation is as complex a foreign policy dilemma as any administration will face, but Trump must make a plan.

Lewis Morris / June 21, 2017

The Escalating Tension in Syria

U.S. shoots down first enemy fighter in nearly 20 years and Russia issues its own threats.

Arnold Ahlert / June 12, 2017

How Many Other ‘Reality Winners’ Infest the NSA?

Something truly rotten is going on at the National Security Agency. What kind of vetting are they actually doing?

Brian Mark Weber / June 9, 2017

Liberty vs. Security — or Liberty AND Security?

Both are within our grasp, but until we realize it, the solutions we seek in the battle against terrorism will fall short.

Arnold Ahlert / June 8, 2017

Lather. Rinse. Repeat.

Britain endured two terror attacks in two weeks. While the names have changed, the progressive denialist game remains the same.

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