InternationalCommentary
A Future Freely Chosen
The Alliance of European Conservatives and Reformists consists of members of the European Parliament who oppose the centralized power of the European Union; they favor… Read More
InternationalCommentary
South Korea–Japan Relationship: Time to Move Forward
After Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s successful trip to America, South Korean media and its people were up in arms. Seoul criticized Abe for not… Read More
EconomyInternationalCommentary
Bachelet’s Labor Reforms Could Reduce Economic Freedom in Chile
Chile has the highest level of economic freedom in Latin America and was the 7th most economically free country in the world according to the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Why US Must Defend Human Rights Across the World
Two little-known bills in Congress—one on world press freedom, the other on Hong Kong—seek to reassert the idea that a moral defense of human rights… Read More
InternationalSecurityCommentary
Obama Needs to Step Up the Fight Against ISIS
Developments over this last weekend have left many Americans (and many of our allies) wondering about the progress (or lack thereof) of our fight against… Read More
InternationalNews
Report Details Widespread Prisoner Abuse, Torture in Ukraine Conflict
KYIV, Ukraine—Prisoner abuse, including torture and summary execution, is a daily occurrence on the battlefields of eastern Ukraine, reflecting a brutal, ongoing conflict in which… Read More
InternationalCommentary
5 Steps the Next President Could Take to Boost Our Relationship With Latin America
For much of the last century, Latin America has seldom been a major focus for U.S. foreign policy. Yet President Obama’s controversial Cuba policy appears… Read More
InternationalNews
At President’s Synagogue Speech, American Jews Defend Obama’s Support to Israel
In a step to reassure American Jews that he supports Israel, President Obama today became the fourth president to speak before an audience at a… Read More
InternationalSecurityCommentary
North Korea Claims Miniaturized Nuclear Weapons
Pyongyang claimed on Wednesday that it already has developed nuclear weapons small enough to fit on missiles. The powerful National Defense Commission declared “it is… Read More
InternationalCommentary
U.S. Should Support Media Freedom in Africa
The state of media freedom in Africa is “grim,” according to the media freedom group Reporters Without Borders, which took stock of the situation recently… Read More
InternationalCommentary
House Committee Affirms Bipartisan Support for Broadcast Reform
Yesterday, the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) voted unanimously in favor of reforming U.S. International Broadcasting (USIB). It is the second time the Committee has… Read More
InternationalCommentary
China Military Moves Into South China Sea Dispute, Solidifying China’s New Area Grab
CNN broadcast an exclusive report, as one of its reporters hitched a ride on a U.S. Navy P-8 patrol aircraft overflying the artificial islands the… Read More
EconomyInternationalCommentary
Minimum-Wage Lessons from Puerto Rico
If a policy change results in large numbers of poor people losing their jobs, would The Washington Post downplay the job destruction as a minor… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Obama Meets With President of Tunisia, Rare Country Where Approval of US Is Rapidly Growing
Today, President Obama will meet with Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi, who is marking his first trip to the United States since his democratic election… Read More
InternationalNews
Top US General ‘Impressed’ With Ukraine’s Treatment of Captured Russian Commandos
KYIV, Ukraine—The top U.S. Army commander in Europe praised the Ukrainian military Tuesday for how it handled the capture of two Russian special forces soldiers… Read More
InternationalNews
$5.7 Million Government Program Prompts Bipartisan Disdain
Reps. Tom Graves and Debbie Wasserman Schultz don’t agree on much, but the conservative and liberal lawmakers do share one goal when it comes to… Read More
InternationalCommentary
U.S. Talks of Stronger North Korea Sanctions….and Talks…and Talks
While in South Korea, Secretary of State John Kerry lambasted Pyongyang for its pursuit of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles, flagrant disregard for international law,… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Fall of Ramadi Raises Questions About Obama’s Strategy to Defeat ISIS in Iraq
The seizure of the city of Ramadi by the Islamic State (or ISIS) on Sunday was a major setback for the Iraqi government and for… Read More
InternationalNews
Russian Dissident Looks to Raise ‘Rebel Army’ in Ukraine to Overthrow Putin
KYIV, Ukraine—Andrei Kuznetsov leans forward, clinches his angular jaw, narrows his sharp blue eyes and says: “I could tell you things that would shock Americans.”… Read More
InternationalCommentary
The Growing North Korean Missile Threat
On May 8, North Korea successfully conducted its first underwater ejection test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM). Analysts had predicted it would be several… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Arab Leaders, Upset Over Iran Deal, Snub Obama
One of the unhappy truths of life is that you can get a pretty good idea of your power and popularity by the number of… Read More
InternationalCommentary
What the Shock Conservative Triumph in British Election Means
I’ve studied Britain for 20 years, but this last week gave me an appreciation for its politics I’ve never had before. Over the last seven… Read More
InternationalCommentary
From Antarctica to Djibouti, China’s Presence Is Expanding
Neither Djibouti, on the east coast of Africa at the entrance to the Red Sea, nor Antarctica are all that close to China. Yet, China… Read More
EconomyInternationalCommentary
On the Brink: Greece Empties Its Emergency IMF Account—to Repay the IMF!
“How did you go bankrupt?” Bill asked. “Two ways,” Mike said. “Gradually and then suddenly.” —Ernest Hemingway, The Sun Also Rises The Daily Telegraph… Read More
InternationalNews
After Blocking Out Some Conservatives, House Passes Iran Review Bill
The House easily passed a bill today imposing congressional review over a proposed nuclear deal with Iran after party leadership blocked changes proposed by conservatives…. Read More
InternationalNews
Israeli Ambassador on Iran Deal: ‘We Cannot Roll the Dice’ on Survival of Jewish State
Ron Dermer, the Israeli ambassador to the United States, snapped his fingers to signify how quickly the Jewish state could go from being strong to… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Maintaining Focus on North Korea’s Human Rights Violations
In commemoration of the 12th annual North Korea Freedom Week, The Heritage Foundation hosted a panel discussion on human rights violations in North Korea. The… Read More
InternationalNews
In New Role, US Army Prepares Ukrainians for Different Type of War
YAVORIV, Ukraine—The sounds of gunfire and explosions are constant on the firing range at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center outside this western Ukrainian town…. Read More
InternationalCommentary
Kim Jong-Un Continues Reign of Purges, Executing Defense Minister
Kim Jong-un continued his reign of purges, having Minister of Defense Hyon Yong-chol executed for treason and showing disrespect to the North Korean leader by… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Why We Should Be Skeptical About Raul Castro’s Talk of Conversion
Many Catholics were cheered this week upon hearing that the dictator of Cuba Raul Castro has told the pope he might return to the folds… Read More
