National Security

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Media Editors

Video: About Trump's Syria Pullout

It betrays Kurdish allies, and it might jeopardize U.S. interests elsewhere too.

Harold Hutchison

Restoring Deterrence to Have Peace

Like it or not, the U.S. exerts great influence in the world — one way or the other.

Harold Hutchison

U.S. Needs to Build Up Its Geopolitical First Responders

When the Truman Carrier Strike Group deploys without a carrier, you know we have problems.

Arnold Ahlert

Scapegoating John Bolton

Debate over American foreign policy is deeper than Trump's former national security advisor.

Roger Helle

Forgetting September 11th

Reflections from a Vietnam vet on how quickly some folks lose site of important lessons.

Nate Jackson

'Some People Did Something' and 'Airplanes Took Aim'

Dehumanizing the 9/11 Islamist terrorist attacks to dilute the motive of the attackers.

Harold Hutchison

Lessons America Should Learn From the Long War

And hard truths we must accept in order to effectively defend our nation.

Publius

A 9/11 Retrospective

Honoring those who perished, and those defending our nation in the Long War today.

Brian Mark Weber

Have We Entered a New Arms Race With Russia?

If nothing else, the period of nuclear control has come to an abrupt end.

Harold Hutchison

American INF Withdrawal Will Help Contain China

Withdrawing from the Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty ranks as one of Trump's smartest moves.

The Editors

China Aims to Block Trump Reelection

Beijing is working to prevent the president from winning as a means by which to win the trade war.

The Editors

Comey Lied to and Spied on Trump

DOJ IG Michael Horowitz's investigation may expose FBI misconduct at the highest levels.

National Security Desk

Russian Nuke Sub Accident Sparks Additional Concerns

Russia's secrecy regarding this nuclear incident is raising concerns.

Jordan Candler

Iran Pressured Onto a Precipice

Trump issues new sanctions against the regime after recent attacks bring trouble.

Media Editors

Video: What Is Trump's Plan for Iran?

Ben Shapiro reacts to President Trump announcing his policy toward Iran on social media.

Harold Hutchison

Why Afghanistan Still Matters

The definition of winning is staying in the fight and making whatever fitful progress we can.

Harold Hutchison

Trump Veto — The Best Choice for America and Yemen

Foreign policy rarely consists of easy choices, and aiding Saudi Arabia is complicated.

Harold Hutchison

How to Make Sure ISIS Does Not Come Back

It's going to take a long-term presence in Iraq to ensure defeat stays permanent.

Nate Jackson

Victory Over ISIS?

The caliphate may be gone, but the toxic and radical ideology remains a threat.

Harold Hutchison

Senate Gets It Wrong on Yemen

Withdrawing support for Saudi actions against Houthi rebels would be a big mistake.