InternationalCommentary
Why Liberals Fear the State Department’s Review of the Nature of Human Rights
“Every human law has just so much of the nature of law as is derived from the law of nature,” Thomas Aquinas wrote. “But if… Read More
InternationalCommentary
What Trump Needs to Achieve During UK Visit
After watching sumo wrestling and tasting sushi in Japan, President Donald Trump is back stateside. But soon he will be on the road again for some… Read More
InternationalCommentary
China Continues to Violate Human Rights
Americans’ theory that more trade with China would open up the country to more democracy has been proven wrong. In fact, say Reggie Littlejohn, Huchen… Read More
InternationalCommentary
European Parliamentary Elections Reflect Electorate’s Mandate for Change
There is no doubt the winds of change are continuing to blow across Europe. Established political parties of the center-right and center-left suffered large losses… Read More
InternationalCommentary
What We Can Learn From the European Union
The European Union Parliament elections this week provided a shock to the system for the center-right and center-left coalition in European politics: The big winners… Read More
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Reporting From Rwanda at the Gorilla Summit
When we touched down in Kigali, Rwanda, last Wednesday evening, oddly, there were no gorillas there to meet us at the airport. My travelling party… Read More
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Prime Minister Theresa May to Resign
Prime Minister Theresa May of the United Kingdom on Friday announced her intention to resign. May will quit as head of the governing Conservative Party… Read More
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Australia’s Election Shock Shows the Perils of Moralizing Climate Change
Heading into last Saturday’s election in Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison was a dead man walking. Polls showed the left-wing Labor Party pulling away from… Read More
InternationalCommentary
In Australia, Conservatives Win a Shock Victory. There’s a Lesson Here for Conservatives Worldwide.
When Australians went to the polls over the weekend, it was universally expected that the left-wing Labor Party would emerge the winner. To the shock… Read More
InternationalAnalysis
Will Nation-States Make a Comeback in EU Elections?
Poland recently enjoyed the so-called Long May Weekend—a local holiday weekend that combines Labor Day (May 1) and Constitution Day (May 3). The latter commemorates… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Pompeo Seeks New Strategic Agenda for Arctic, Cautions Allies on China’s Intentions
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has set out a new U.S. agenda for the Arctic —and warned allies about China’s growing influence in the region…. Read More
InternationalAnalysis
Pompeo: ‘America First’ Foreign Policy Is What the Founders Envisioned
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo put forward a compelling case for an “America First” foreign policy last weekend, speaking as the featured guest at the… Read More
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US-Iran Standoff Is No Cause for Alarm
Iran says it’s not interested in a war with the United States. The U.S. says it’s not interested in a war with Iran. The only… Read More
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China’s Worsening Human Rights Abuses Evoke Memories of Mao
When the State Department recently released its “2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices,” China figured prominently in its findings—but not in a good way. … Read More
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Taiwan Remains a Strong US Partner 40 Years After Key Legislation
The Senate last week passed a bipartisan resolution by unanimous consent that reaffirms America’s commitment to Taiwan and to the Taiwan Relations Act. The Taiwan… Read More
InternationalNews
US Seizure of North Korean Vessel Seen as Unlikely to Affect Relationship
The United States’ seizure, announced Thursday, of a North Korean vessel in Indonesia likely won’t affect already stalled denuclearization negotiations. That’s the assessment of Bruce… Read More
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Pompeo Sends the Message Britain Needs to Hear
Speaking Wednesday in London at the Centre for Policy Studies—a distinguished think tank founded by Margaret Thatcher—Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered the annual Margaret… Read More
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Theresa May Bungled Brexit. Now, the Voters Will Have Their Say.
Prime Minister Theresa May and her government never liked Brexit. The compromise deal they devised would create more problems than it would solve, which is… Read More
InternationalCommentary
After Clearing a Hellenic Hurdle, Macedonia’s Bid to Join NATO Heads to Senate
President Donald Trump on April 29 officially sent to the Senate for ratification the protocol for the Republic of North Macedonia to accede to NATO…. Read More
International Analysis
US, Russia Vie Over the Future of Venezuela
The crisis in Venezuela is only getting worse by the week. And with Russian backing, it looks less likely that dictator Nicolas Maduro will step… Read More
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Where the US-Iran Confrontation Is Heading
The slow-motion confrontation between the United States and Iran is heating up, one year after Washington withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal. On Sunday, national… Read More
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How North Korea’s Missile Launch Could Affect Nuclear Negotiations
North Korea launched its first ballistic missile since 2017, in a move that is likely to signal displeasure with the stalled state of U.S.-North Korea… Read More
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Putin Just Attacked Ukraine’s Sovereignty Yet Again
Just 72 hours after the election of former actor and comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy as Ukraine’s next president, Russian President Vladimir Putin has given him his… Read More
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‘Blame America First’ Crowd Is Undermining the Fight for Freedom in Venezuela
Have you ever watched that inspiring speech at the 1984 Republican National Convention by Jeanne Kirkpatrick, the great conservative scholar and ambassador to the United… Read More
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Advancing Economic Freedom Is Key to Realizing Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative
Highlighting her recent trip to Africa, Ivanka Trump penned a commentary that makes a strong case for the Trump administration’s Women’s Global Development and Prosperity… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Should the Muslim Brotherhood Be Labeled Terrorists?
Whether the Muslim Brotherhood should be considered a terrorist group is a question that has swirled in Western policy circles for years. Several U.S. allies… Read More
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Japan’s New Emperor Marks a New Era
May 1 marks an important day in Japan’s history. On Wednesday, Japanese Emperor Akihito will abdicate the throne and cede it to his son, Crown… Read More
InternationalNews
John Bolton: White House Plans for Post-Maduro Venezuela
Juan Guaido, Venezuela’s lawful leader under its Constitution, was set to lead a march against Nicolas Maduro, who continued to cling to the South American… Read More
InternationalNews
Mozambique Hit by a Second Cyclone: Local Shares How His Community Is Coping
Cyclone Kenneth crashed ashore in Mozambique on Thursday night and into Friday, just six weeks after Cyclone Idai devastated the coastal city of Beira. Initial… Read More
