Rubio Is Right: Naval Power Pivotal to U.S. Foreign Policy
Senator Marco Rubio’s (R–FL) foreign policy speech today at the Brookings Institution included a standout sentence that should be thoughtfully considered: Even in our military… Read More
A Return to War for Sudan and South Sudan?
Not even a year after South Sudan’s independence from Sudan, the world’s newest country is already on the brink of war with its longtime foe…. Read More
Taxpayer-Backed Green Energy Firms Struggle, But Hike Executive Pay
When insurance giant AIG paid lucrative bonuses to top executives after receiving federal support, President Obama asked, “How do they justify this outrage to the… Read More
Morning Bell: Do You Know What the Constitution Really Means?
With a handful of words, the Founders set forth a simple principle that protects a central liberty enjoyed by all in this Republic — the… Read More
U.S.-Afghan Strategic Partnership Agreement Marks Breakthrough
Despite serious setbacks for the U.S. in Afghanistan over the last three months, the two countries were able to conclude a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA)… Read More
Chart of the Week: Crony Capitalism Leads to Higher Sugar Prices
Sugar producers contribute only a small percentage of value to overall U.S. crop production, yet the industry continues to reap the rewards from government thanks… Read More
Bahrain and Formula One: The Race Must Go On
This weekend, Formula One’s Grand Prix will be held in Bahrain. Despite the escalation in protests by Bahrain’s Shia opposition, F1 head Bernie Ecclestone has… Read More
Congressman May Subpoena DOE on Stimulus Funding for Ecotality
The Energy Department has yet to comply with a congressional request for information on a stimulus-backed company under investigation for insider trading and facing serious… Read More
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What Does Equality of Opportunity Mean?
New York Times columnist Paul Krugman recently steamed about the lack of equal opportunity in America. In his view, “government falls down on the job… Read More
Morning Bell: The Governing Class and Us
In a speech yesterday in Elyria, Ohio — a small town just outside Cleveland sitting at the forks of the Black River — President Barack… Read More
U.S. Embassy in Nigeria Issues Security Alert on Boko Haram Threat
On Wednesday, the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria warned that the northern Nigerian insurgent group Boko Haram may be planning attacks against the capital city of… Read More
Henry Ford: No Model P(rogressive)
President Obama has a new role model for his Buffett Rule tax—Henry Ford. It’s an odd choice considering that Ford advocated free-market capitalism and opposed… Read More
Russia’s Gunboat Diplomacy: Russian Warships to Patrol Syria’s Coast?
On April 13, the Russian RIA Novosti news agency quoted a high-ranking source in the Russian defense ministry as saying, “A decision was made to… Read More
Scribecast: How Kony 2012 Went Viral
Invisible Children brought worldwide attention to Joseph Kony and his Lord’s Resistance Army with a wildly popular documentary called “Kony 2012.” The 30-minute film depicted… Read More
VIDEO: Condoleezza Rice Speaks on American Exceptionalism at Heritage
For those who think the United States should withdraw from the world stage, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has a message: America is exceptional… Read More
Turkey Considers Requesting NATO Support After Syrian Border Incident
At least five people, including two Turkish officials, were wounded on Monday when a cross-border shooting hit a refugee camp in Turkey’s Kilis province along… Read More
Church and State: Clearing Thomas Jefferson’s Good Name
Today, on Thomas Jefferson’s birthday, we remember the man who can list as his crowning achievement the Declaration of Independence. But with the Obamacare contraceptive… Read More
BBG Budget: Voice of America Slashed, Fewer Broadcasters, More Bureaucrats
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) recently released its 2013 budget request, which slashes Voice of America (VOA) funding by more than $17 million while… Read More
America in Asia: Shoring up U.S. Credibility Despite China’s Mistrust
A new Brookings report on the inner workings and strategic thinking of the Chinese government explains that China’s leaders see “a long-term zero-sum game” between… Read More
Standoff in the South China Sea
According to press reports this morning, the Philippine navy is currently locked in a standoff with Chinese government vessels in the South China Sea. The… Read More
North Korea: Stable, but Just as Dangerous
As North Korea shows no signs of halting its missile test slated for this week, it is easy to forget that North Korean leader Kim… Read More
Ceasefire in Syria Fizzles As Violence Spills into Turkey
A ceasefire between Syria’s government and rebel forces appeared, for a moment, to be on the horizon. But in reality it was nothing more than a mirage… Read More
Scribecast: Charles Murray Challenges Americans to Get Out of Their Bubble
Charles Murray likes making the upper middle-class a bit uncomfortable. That was exactly the goal of his latest book, “Coming Apart: The State of White… Read More
North America’s Leaderless Summit
At the April 2 meeting of North American leaders—President Felipe Calderon of Mexico, Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada, and President Obama—the U.S. President was… Read More
Index of Economic Freedom: A Must Read for Dr. Kim
Dr. Jim Yong Kim, the U.S. nominee for the next chief of the World Bank, has been on a “global listening tour.” Kim’s meet-and-greet tour… Read More
Dear Liberals, Originalism Is Not Activism
Obamacare’s day in court didn’t go so well, and liberals are in a panic. Sensing the demise of Obamacare, they have begun to preemptively accuse… Read More
Snails-Pace Senate Finally Moves on Public Diplomacy Chief
Belatedly, last week, the new Undersecretary for Public Diplomacy, Tara Sonenshine, and a bundle of other diplomatic nominees received the Senate stamp of approval. Having… Read More
House Homeland Security Committee Steps Up Pressure on Boko Haram Terrorism Designation
The Nigerian insurgent group Boko Haram is on its way to being designated a terrorist organization. That is, if Representatives Peter King (R–NY) and Patrick… Read More
Presidential Whispers: Just Stating the Obvious or Revealing Future Plans?
Major Garrett, a White House correspondent for National Journal, recently authored a piece that seeks to shed light on President Obama’s true missile defense intentions… Read More
Comprehensive Strategy Needed to Counter Boko Haram
When Boko Haram, a Nigerian terrorist insurgency, reemerged from its year-long hiatus in 2010, few in Washington took notice. The bombing of the United Nations… Read More
