General Mattis and the Fatah Tautology

And the first reality that will become clear to them is that despite the Fatah tautology, Fatah is a terrorist organization, and an extremist one at that.
In Fear of Future US Action, Syria Moves Planes Next to Russians

In the wake of a US missile strike that seriously crippled its air-force,Syria is moving its remaining planes to an airfield adjacent to a Russian airbase. Despite rising tensions with Russia, the US remains committed to preventing further chemical attacks by the Syrian government.
Trump must Initiate Next Stage of ‘America First’ Policy

This will make America not only great, but also a role model for all other nations, “a light unto nations,” if you will.
Fact Checking Obama’s Phony Legacy

The media have had, and will continue to have, a vested interest in preserving Obama’s foreign policy legacy.
Targeting Jihadist Terrorists after the Syrian Chemical Attacks and US Reprisals

Now that Trump has launched a Tomahawk missile barrage at selected Syrian targets, he will have to decide if it is more urgent to remove al-Assad, or to achieve an American victory against ISIS.
Israel and Obama’s Political War

As professional foreign service officers, both Lempert and Nowrouzzadeh are essentially impossible to fire or move.
Why Did Assad Use Nerve Gas?

It is hard to explain why Bashar Assad used nerve gas — probably Sarin — in the town of Khan Sheikhoun in Syria’s northern Idlib province.
Trump’s North Korea Questions

He needs to assess the legal and strategic options before going it alone against the Hermit Kingdom.
The Missile, the Poison Gas and the Sheer Effrontery

Donald Trump is facing his first international test. And if he passes it, the US will be on the way back to its former glory.
A Return to the Academy

The Fox News Channel revealed that half of Americans are ready for an alternative media.