The War is Getting Closer

The most recent Republican presidential debate was a breath of fresh air on the terrorism challenge that is front and center in American politics right now.
Make America Dumb Again?

Asked during the debate which leg of the nuclear triad requires the most attention, Donald Trump said a few things about the danger of terrorists getting a nuclear weapon.
Netanyahu, Putin Affirm Ties in Combating Jihadists in Syria

Israel and Russia reaffirmed its continuing coordination in the fight against Islamic jihadists in Syria on Tuesday in a phone call between Netanyahu and Putin.
As Syrian Civil War Creeps Closer to Israel, UN Extends Observation of Syria-Israel Border

Amidst increasing tensions on the Israel-Syria border, the United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution on Tuesday to extend its observation of the border in the Golan Heights for another six months.
When All Else Fails, Erdogan Calls Israel

Erdogan came to office in 2003 with a policy of “zero problems with neighbors,” but has since led Turkey to problems with most, if not all, of them.
Trump Seeks to Make Russia Great Again

Donald Trump has hired an attractive young woman to spin the news in his favor. But it’s a difficult job, especially when a cold-blooded killer endorses your candidate.
Anyone Using The Phrase ‘Islam Is A Religion Of Peace’ Needs To Read This

Days after the ISIS-inspired terrorist attack in San Bernardino, President Obama’s address to the nation concerning the threat of ISIS missed the mark.
Rubio, Cruz and US Global Leadership

For the first time in a decade, Americans are beginning to think seriously about foreign policy; But are they too late?
Canada Will Bring 50,000 Syrian Refugees to the Country In 2016

John McCallum, Canada’s minister of immigration and citizenship, has announced plans to double Canada’s pledge, with the hope of resettling up to 50,000 Syrian refugees by the end of 2016.
No Surrender This Time

France faces a future of ethnic civil war at worst, and periodic terrorist attacks and political tumult at minimum. Yet its difficulties—both geopolitical and demographic—can be overcome with patience and determination.