National Security

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Harold Hutchison

Hitting Assad, and Putin, Where It Hurts

Trump strikes Syria for good strategic reasons but with questionable authority to do so.

Todd Johnson

No Easy Solution in Syria

It seems to be déjà vu all over again as the U.S. considers how to handle Syria's latest chemical attack.

Todd Johnson

What John Bolton Brings to the Table

He has the right skillset to flourish in the job, but he must be given the opportunity to succeed.

National Security Desk

Nikki Haley's Warning About Russia

Trump administration responds to increased Russian threat by announcing new sanctions.

Harold Hutchison

The Left Smears the Incoming CIA Director

Gina Haspel is a highly decorated, long-time CIA employee involved in enhanced interrogation.

The Editors

Obama Backed Off Putin's Election Meddling

New book alleges that Obama opted to "stand down" rather than aggressively confront Moscow.

Harold Hutchison

Tariffs and National Security

Despite the cost of Trump's proposed steel tariffs, our military could benefit from a boost in production.

Todd Johnson

Cybersecurity ... With the Russians?

As National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster put it, "We would love to have a cyber dialogue when Russia is sincere."

The Editors

The Russian Destabilizing Campaign

Special Counsel Robert Mueller has indicted 13 Russians for U.S. election interference.

Caroline C. Lewis

Making America Safe Again: President Reverses Gitmo Closure

While Obama never actually followed through to close the facility, his order to do so needs reversal.

Todd Johnson

The Nuclear Posture Review Brings Military Readiness

Trump's new policies set a welcome course after eight years of Obama's malfeasance.

Harold Hutchison

Staying With New START Is a Sucker's Bet

Russian cheating on the deal warrants rethinking it. The good news is that's already begun.

John J. Bastiat

Syria and Turkey: What the Arab Spring Wrought

The Trump administration has few good options when it comes to dealing with "allies" and foes.

Todd Johnson

A Welcome National Security Strategy

Updated for the first time in 10 years, the NDS marks the priorities of the Trump administration.

Todd Johnson

Considering U.S. Strategic Objectives in Pakistan

Trump has once again exhibited an audacity meant to shake up the status quo in the greater Middle East.

Michael Swartz

Congress Works on Contentious Surveillance Bill

The Long War continues and good tools are required, but constitutional rights must be protected.

Paul Albaugh

Despite Islamic State Defeat, Jihadist Threat Persists

Jihadistan is a borderless nation of Islamofascists with global reach. That hasn't changed.

Todd Johnson

Saudi Arabia's Troubling Actions in Yemen

What began as a response to Iranian-backed terrorists has become more of a humanitarian crisis.

Jordan Candler

China Secretly Tells NoKo: We Got Your Back

China doesn't desire denuclearization. It's "brokering" peace while passively dismissing the UN to help N. Korea.

Louis DeBroux

Obama Allowed Hezbollah to Traffic Cocaine in U.S.

He thwarted a DEA operation so as to appease Iran to grease the skids for his legacy nuclear deal.