InternationalCommentary
The Ship of U.S. International Broadcasting Adrift Again
The shock of U.S. International Broadcasting CEO Andrew Lack’s resignation on March 3 could be felt all the way from the broadcasting complex’s main office… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Crackdown on Protesters Raises Questions about Obama Administration’s Burma Policy
Student protests on Tuesday turned sour after police violently broke up a peaceful protest in Letpadan, Burma. Police arrested an estimated 120 protesters, journalists, and… Read More
InternationalFeature
Ukraine’s Grassroots Drone Program Takes Flight
KYIV, Ukraine—In the infield of a practice track outside this city’s Olympic Sports Complex, a motley group of college students and engineers from the Kyiv… Read More
InternationalNews
Here’s What GOP Presidential Hopefuls Think About Tom Cotton’s Letter to Iran
Four of the 47 Republican senators who signed a letter to Iran’s Islamic regime about the constitutional role of Congress are prospective candidates for president,… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Twitter Has Set Up Shop in Hong Kong
That both the world and mainland China benefit from an autonomous Hong Kong was on display once again Tuesday when Twitter announced it has set… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Senate and House Opposition to the U.N. Arms Trade Treaty Grows, Again
The U.N. Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) is like much of the United Nations: it won’t achieve anything, but that doesn’t stop it from holding a… Read More
InternationalNews
High-Ranking Democrat Pushes Back Against Obama Administration Policy to Counter Russia
Amid whisperings that the Justice Department will file criminal corruption charges against Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., the long-time senator today spoke about the importance of… Read More
InternationalSocietyCommentary
Government and Societal Action Critical for Fighting Human Trafficking
“We can change all the laws we want—but until we change the attitudes and respect for human beings, all this work is for nothing,” said… Read More
InternationalNews
Ukraine Showcases Captured Russian Military Hardware
Normally the square outside St. Michael’s Cathedral in central Kyiv is filled with sightseers taking photos of the famous golden-domed monastery while souvenir merchants hawk… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Positive Response to Indian Leader Modi’s Speech on Religious Freedom
Indian Prime Minister Modi has received praise at home and abroad for a speech he gave on February 17 that took a firm stand against… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Conservative Reform Party Wins Estonian Parliamentary Elections
Estonia’s center-right Reform Party won the most seats in the parliamentary elections that concluded on Sunday. The Reform Party won 30 seats, while the Centre… Read More
InternationalAnalysis
Germany, Rest of Europe Proves Lack of Backbone
German Chancellor Angela Merkel recently negotiated a cease-fire in Ukraine with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Within days, Ukrainian troops lost the city of Debaltseve to… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Putin Adversary Boris Nemtsov Fought for Freedom in Russia
The barbaric assassination today of Boris Nemtsov, a brave adversary of the Putin administration, is a stark reminder of the grave dangers faced by political… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Kerry Declares Support for Reform of U.S. International Broadcasting
Secretary of State John Kerry this week declared support for congressional efforts to reform and improve the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), the agency that… Read More
InternationalNews
The Daily Signal Adds First Foreign Correspondent to Cover Ukraine Conflict
Nolan Peterson, a former special operations pilot and a combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, is joining The Daily Signal as the news organization’s first… Read More
InternationalNews
New Poll Shows Strong American Support for Israel
Despite the controversy surrounding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming address to Congress, a new poll shows that American support for Israel remains strong. According… Read More
InternationalCommentary
What Is Pakistan’s Biggest Problem? Hint: It’s Not India
President Obama’s recent visit to India spooked the government of Pakistan. Possibly to nip in the bud the blossoming diplomatic relations between the U.S. and… Read More
InternationalNews
Obama Helps Spark a Religious Freedom Debate in India
The issue of religious freedom has sparked heated debate in India in recent weeks, prompting the country’s prime minister to address the subject directly. At… Read More
InternationalNews
Putin: ‘No One Should Have the Illusion’ They Can Defeat Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stern warning to the world about Russia’s military capabilities during an address on Thursday. “No one should have the… Read More
EconomyInternationalCommentary
India Unseats China as the World’s Fastest Growing Economy—for Now
It was not supposed to happen this fast. Earlier this week India’s Central Statistics Office (CSO) released figures showing economic growth of 7.5 percent year-on-year… Read More
InternationalCommentary
The Ukraine Ceasefire Has Failed. What the US Must Do Now to Check Putin.
The second Minsk agreement, which was supposed to establish a ceasefire in Ukraine and was announced last week, was met with a mixture of cautious… Read More
‘We Love This Land’: Iraqi Christian Men Fight to Keep ISIS Away From Homes
Athra Kado had never shot a gun before, let alone seen a battlefield. Until recently Kado, 25, spent his young career in a classroom, teaching… Read More
InternationalCommentary
How Can America Best Help Ukraine?
Should the U.S. send defensive weapons to the Ukrainian military? That question is currently consuming top policymakers in Washington, even as a renewed ceasefire agreement… Read More
InternationalNews
4 Cuba Experts Have Differing Views on Island’s Future
MIAMI—When Sebastian Arcos steps back to evaluate President Obama’s move to normalize relations with Cuba, he tries to forget his own experiences with the Castro… Read More
InternationalSecurityCommentary
President Obama’s Alternative Reality
President Barack Obama’s interview with VOX media, an Internet publication, this week is yet another example of his determination to deny reality and downplay the… Read More
InternationalNews
Behind the Scenes at the News Station Castro Wants to Shut Down
MIAMI—At a recent meeting of Latin American leaders in Costa Rica, Cuban President Raúl Castro outlined his conditions for normalized relations with the United States…. Read More
InternationalNews
US-Funded News Station Wants to Bring Free Press to Cuba. But Raúl Castro Wants to Shut It Down.
MIAMI—Carlos García-Pérez, who heads the U.S. government’s Office of Cuba Broadcasting, is used to his news station being a target. The Miami headquarters of Radio… Read More
InternationalCommentary
U.S. Should Join With These 3 Countries to Fight Back Against China
Face it. China is a problem. Nations across the Pacific and Asia are looking for constructive solutions. And that’s the promise of a Quad Dialogue—a… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Sub-Saharan Africa Is Struggling to Achieve Economic and Democratic Freedom
Two new reports show that Africa still has significant room for improvement in the areas of economic and democratic freedom. The Sub-Saharan Africa region improved… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Congress Shines a Spotlight on President Obama’s Radical New Cuba Policy
On Tuesday, Congress began educating the American people on how President Barack Obama’s decision to normalize relations will impact human rights in Cuba. The short… Read More
