national security

391 pieces tagged “national security”, newest first.

America has quietly risen to become a net oil exporter. That's huge for foreign policy.

Mark Alexander

Democrats Invite Iranian Retaliation — And Get It!

Assuring Iran that retaliation will help it weaken Trump's resolve is an open invitation to escalation.

Harold Hutchison

After Soleimani, Threats to U.S. Interests Continue

The good (justice), the bad (danger), and the ugly (leftists siding with a terrorist).

Nate Jackson

Bullet Points: U.S. Counters Iranian Threats

Trump trades threats with Tehran after terminating Qasem Soleimani last week.

Mark Alexander

Trump's 'Deal' With Iran ... Soleimani Dead

Contrasting Trump's decisive action in Iran with Obama's Middle East malfeasance.

John J. Bastiat

NATO: No Longer Relevant?

Some say the 70-year-old alliance is losing its relevance, focus, and raison d'être.

Harold Hutchison

America Must Decide If It's Serious About Winning War on Terror

There's a lack of overarching strategy, or even an idea of what ultimate victory looks like.

Arnold Ahlert

The Narco-Terrorist State Next Door

Mexico isn't faring well in its war against the drug cartels, and it's a problem for the U.S.

Mark Alexander

The REAL U.S./Turkey Strategic Endgame — Iran

So, what to make of the MSM spin on Trump, Turkey, and Syria?

Nate Jackson

Trump's Turkish Test on Syria

Gauging the reaction to Trump's meaningful but relatively small decision on U.S. troops.

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.

Michael Swartz

Can Trump Be a Middle East Peacemaker?

Conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia, coupled with Israeli elections, present problems.

Arnold Ahlert

Scapegoating John Bolton

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

Harold Hutchison

Lessons America Should Learn From the Long War

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

Nate Jackson

'Bad Cop' Bolton Exits

Trump loses a voice for American strength and must find his fourth national security advisor.

Publius

A 9/11 Retrospective

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

Harold Hutchison

Greenland Would Be a Good Buy

The world's biggest island is strategically important, and Trump is smart to consider it.

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

Senate Gets It Wrong on Yemen

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