National Security
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Obama Blames Intelligence Failure for Rise of Islamic State
It might help if the president showed up to intel briefings.
The War on Military Readiness
While budget cuts and humanitarian missions tax our military, we face "years" fighting ISIL.
When Obama Fled Iraq, He Invited Iran to Come In
Iran is offering help against ISIL in return for leverage in nuclear talks.
Arming 'Moderate' Syrian Rebels Is Questionable
Heeding the call to do something about ISIL.
A Return to Jihadistan Requires Purpose
There already are combat boots in Iraq. Defining the mission is key.
The Only Transparent Thing About Benghazi Is the Cover-Up
A new report shows that Hillary Clinton's advisers selectively sorted documents for review.
The Non-War Against ISIL and the Diversionary Fight Against Ebola
While Obama assembles an unwilling coalition, he launches a major distraction.
Marking the Anniversary of 9/11
Today we solemnly mark the 13th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001.
Wishful Thinking Is Bad Policy for Fighting Terrorists
Obama may wish al-Qaida was decimated, but the evidence says otherwise.
NATO Doesn't Seem Ready to Counter Putin's Russia
The alliance met in Wales, but solutions to Putin's aggression are lacking.
No Strategy for the Cart and Horse
The repercussions of Obama's reckless admission could be severe.
Syria's Assad Aided the Rise of ISIL
A story of red lines and the strategies of our enemies.
The Illegal Bergdahl Swap and Incoherent Foreign Policy
The Obama administration isn't on the same page with itself when it comes to ISIL.
It Will Take More Than Words of Outrage to Defeat ISIL
Foley's beheading prompted Obama to make a statement.
ISIL Begins War With U.S.
Obama may wish to avoid a real U.S. commitment in Iraq, but ISIL may force his hand.
Russia: Two Tests for Obama
Putin is taking advantage of news distractions and Obama's golf game.
The World Is Burning, Kerry Says, but the Problem Is the Weather
The secretary of weather doesn't worry about world chaos, he worries about warming.
The Iraq War Never Really Ended
While the administration declared the Iraq war over, terrorists in Iraq never got the memo.
The Media Coverage of ISIL Is Bedlam
The headlines sound true, so we believe them. But should we?