InternationalCommentary
Trump’s Comments Risk Undermining Asia Policy
President Donald Trump made several worrying remarks during an interview with Reuters last week that raise questions about his Asia policy and his ability to… Read More
InternationalCommentary
This Little-Known US Ally Could Be Pivotal on Russia, China Policy
As the U.S. grapples with many complex challenges to its interests in the vast region of Eurasia, one country should attract Washington’s particular attention. Kazakhstan,… Read More
InternationalNews
Mike Lee Warns Trump About Taxpayer Funding of Soros Groups Overseas
For eight years, U.S. foreign assistance was tied to a leftist political agenda rather than American interests, and it’s now up to President Donald Trump… Read More
InternationalNews
What Trump Has Done on Foreign Policy, National Security in First 100 Days
In his first 100 days, President Donald Trump—who campaigned on an “America first” platform—has used the power of his office to act on the world… Read More
InternationalCommentary
First Round of French Presidential Election a Blow to the Establishment
France held a presidential election Sunday under the looming threat of Islamist terrorism, and winnowed the field to two candidates at opposite ends of what… Read More
InternationalCommentary
The Importance of Expanding US-India Naval Cooperation
While much of the focus for U.S. naval diplomacy remains centered on the Asia-Pacific, Chinese activity in the Indian Ocean region is a growing concern,… Read More
InternationalCommentary
This May Be Venezuela’s Tiananmen Square Moment
Venezuela is no stranger to protests, but the recent uprisings have rocked the country and stirred questions about the nation’s future. This past week, the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Congress Should Exert Influence by Authorizing Military Force Against ISIS
Syrian President Bashar Assad’s recent use of chemical weapons against his own people is a grim reminder of the deep challenges that continue to exist… Read More
InternationalNews
After State Department Snub, Senators Look to ‘Other Means’ to Investigate Tax Dollars Propping Up Soros Work
This article has been corrected and updated since publication. Details about changes are at the end of article. Republican senators could investigate U.S. tax dollars… Read More
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State Department Confirms Iran Compliant With Nuclear Deal, but Warns Tehran Still on Notice
With a new White House, many have wondered about the fate of the 2015 nuclear agreement made between the Obama administration and Iran. The Trump… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Key Players in the French Presidential Election
France is only a few days out from the first round of its presidential elections—a contest that could go down to the wire. The election… Read More
InternationalNews
Watchdog Sues for Records on Tax Dollars Funding ‘Soros Infantry’
Judicial Watch is suing to obtain government records regarding almost $5 million in U.S. tax dollars flowing to the “Soros infantry” that is disrupting Macedonia’s… Read More
InternationalNews
In French Election, the Far Left and Right Target EU as Common Enemy
Marine Le Pen, the far-right candidate in the French presidential election, advocates a halt to all legal immigration. Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a pro-immigration former socialist running… Read More
InternationalCommentary
US International Broadcasting Needs Deep Reform. Here’s What Trump Should Look for in Choosing Its Leader.
Appointing a new CEO to head U.S. international broadcasting is one of the many tasks on the list for the Trump White House. In part… Read More
InternationalCommentary
In Britain, Conservatives Seek a Mandate From Voters
On Tuesday, British Prime Minister Theresa May shocked Britain by calling for an early general election, which will be held on June 8. This election… Read More
InternationalNews
White House Turns Up Heat, but Rejects ‘Red Lines’ for North Korea
Both the Trump administration and North Korea are ratcheting up statements about a potential conflict. “President [Donald] Trump has changed the equation. We don’t know… Read More
InternationalCommentary
How the UN Helps Implement China’s Two-Child Policy, and What Should Be Done
According to the United Nations Population Fund, its mission is to provide access to safe, voluntary family planning to women around the world. But a… Read More
InternationalCommentary
The Possible Upsides of Korea Crisis
Not only is the current showdown with North Korea unlikely to lead to a military conflict, it is likely that all the countries involved will… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Rising Tensions on Korean Peninsula Put Region at Risk
When Secretary of Defense James Mattis and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson traveled to Asia earlier this year, the principle objective was to reassure allies… Read More
InternationalCommentary
New Turmoil in Middle East Makes Sisi-Trump Ties Even More Important
Given the turmoil of the last few days, it’s fortunate that the presidents of Egypt and the U.S. have begun to reforge the strategic partnership… Read More
InternationalCommentary
What ‘the Mother of All Bombs’ Means in Trump’s Foreign Policy
Why did America just drop the mother of all bombs? There is the glib answer: Because we can. Then there is the technical answer: Because… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Defying His Critics, Tillerson Projects American Strength in Moscow Visit
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s visit to Moscow Wednesday put him squarely on the map as one of the main players in the Trump administration…. Read More
InternationalNews
Republican Lawmakers Expect Role for Congress in Military Force Against Syria
President Donald Trump’s order of a missile strike on a military base in retaliation for the Syrian government’s deadly chemical attack on civilians served as… Read More
InternationalCommentary
How Soros Used US Tax Dollars to Consolidate Power in Colombia
In a recent letter to Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, six U.S. Senators asked for an investigation into whether the United States Agency for International… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Religious Liberty Increasingly Under Threat in India Amid Surge of Hindu Nationalism
Last week on April 5, a mob of Hindu vigilantes beat a man to death for transporting cattle in northern India. Cows are sacred in… Read More
InternationalNews
Trump, NATO Leader to Talk About Allies’ Paying Fair Share
Less than a week after President Donald Trump rallied the world behind ending the violence in Syria, he will meet with the top civilian leader… Read More
InternationalCommentary
After Missile Strike in Syria, Trump Must Avoid Mission Creep
On April 6, President Donald Trump ordered a cruise missile strike against the Syrian airfield used by the warplanes that launched last week’s chemical attack… Read More
InternationalNews
Trump’s First Big Foreign Policy Move a Departure From Stump Speeches
The defining foreign policy decision of President Donald Trump’s first 100 days is a significant shift from his noninterventionist rhetoric on the campaign trail in… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Syria Strikes Signal an End of ‘Leading From Behind’
With his surprise, 180-degree decision to avenge innocents in Syria, President Donald Trump entered the particle accelerator that is foreign affairs. The barrage of urgencies—inhumanity,… Read More
InternationalNews
After Missile Attack, the Challenges Facing Trump in Syria
After President Donald Trump was mostly cheered by the international community for his missile strikes targeted at the Syrian government, he must now grapple with… Read More
