SecurityCommentary
Islamist Terror Attack in Nice an Assault on Free World
The barbaric terrorist attack Thursday morning in a church in the French city of Nice is a reminder that the free world is engaged in… Read More
InternationalAnalysis
Beheading in France by Islamist Requires Fierce Pushback for Free Speech
Earlier this month in France, a teacher who reportedly showed caricatures of the Islamic prophet Muhammad during a civics class was beheaded by an 18-year-old… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Why Trump’s Newest Deal Is a ‘Win-Win-Win’ for US, Sudan, and Israel
The Trump administration on Friday announced a pair of historic events in U.S.-Sudan relations: the official notification to Congress that, after 27 years, the president… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Lebanon Taps Saad al-Hariri to Return as Prime Minister
Veteran political leader Saad al-Hariri was designated as prime minister for the fourth time on Thursday and faces the daunting challenge of resolving Lebanon’s festering problems. Hariri, who stepped down as prime minister in October 2019 due to… Read More
LawNews
Man Who Bought Firearms Used in San Bernardino Terrorist Attack Gets 20 Years
A California man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for conspiring to commit terror attacks and for providing assault rifles used in the… Read More
SecurityNews
Defense Secretary Says Growing Military Readiness Can Deter China, Russia
The readiness of the nation’s military has grown in the past few years, but only congressional support for annual increases in defense spending will ensure… Read More
SecurityNews
House Conservatives Call for Probe of China’s Ties to Black Lives Matter Co-Founder
The FBI should investigate evidence of ties between a pro-China group and a co-founder of Black Lives Matter that may have contributed to unrest in… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Countering Threats From Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Radical Islamist Terrorists
This article is an excerpt from the “2020 Mandate for Leadership: A Clear Vision for the Next Administration.” It looks back at policy decisions made… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Strengthening America’s Armed Forces
This article is an excerpt from the “2020 Mandate for Leadership: A Clear Vision for the Next Administration.” It looks back at policy decisions made… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
Antifa Wants to ‘Overthrow Our Government,’ Terrorism Expert Says
Antifa claims to be an anti-fascist organization that fights white supremacy and discrimination. But the group’s true aim is to overthrow the American government, says… Read More
SecurityNews
‘They Acted’: Trump Pays Tribute to Flight 93 Heroes
President Donald Trump cited grandparents traveling on vacation, a student returning to college, another returning from celebrating his grandmother’s 100th birthday, and a woman three… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Under Jihadi Siege, Christians in West Africa Are Praying for a Miracle
“One evening in late June, gunmen stormed a village in northern Burkina Faso,” the The Washington Post reported, “and ordered people who had been chatting outside to… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
Media Largely Ignores Trump’s Historic Middle East Peace Deal
The left and the news media largely have ignored the Trump administration’s role in negotiating the recent peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Hurricanes, Fires, Riots, and COVID-19: Why DHS Was Created
As Hurricane Laura barreled down on the Louisiana and Texas coasts, the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency were ready to… Read More
InternationalNews
Trump Ties Successes in Middle East to Reversing Obama Actions
Days after announcing a push to reimpose international sanctions on Iran, President Donald Trump said the country known as the world’s chief state sponsor of… Read More
InternationalCommentary
The Remaking of the Middle East
While all eyes have been on the Democratic National Convention taking place via Zoom, truly historic events have occurred in the Middle East. Among them:… Read More
SecurityCommentary
1 Question Remains in Trump’s Underappreciated Middle East Victory
Anything that reduces tensions in the Middle East and contributes to Israel’s security should be applauded. The agreement between the United Arab Emirates and Israel… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Beirut Explosion Accelerates Lebanon’s Descent into a Failed State
As Lebanon continues to struggle in the aftermath of the August 4 Beirut explosion, one thing is clear: The cause of the blast needs to… Read More
SecurityNews
4 Things to Know About the Mob Violence in Portland
Residents of the Portland area have “become accustomed to chaos,” says William Deatherage, 22, a recent college graduate who has lived in a suburb of… Read More
SecurityCommentary
House Panel Forgets ‘Water’s Edge,’ Again OKs Partisan Defense Bill
The House Appropriations Committee approved its fiscal year 2021 funding bill for the Department of Defense on July 14 on a straight party-line vote of… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Trump Applies More ‘Maximum Pressure’ on Iran
The Trump administration’s lead official on Iran policy is underscoring its determination to relentlessly prosecute a “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran, which he says has… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Amid the Chaos, Meeting the Challenge of Saving Our Streets
Anyone who has spent time working on the issues of safeguarding our homes from terrorists, hurricanes, and plagues understands the public safety challenge facing local… Read More
SecurityCommentary
An Open Letter to Congress on Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Reform
As former national security officials, we write to express our deep concerns about the current debate over suggested amendments to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. … Read More
SecurityCommentary
2 Presidents, 2 Books, and the Origin and Intent of the Strategic National Stockpile
Before March, Americans had never given a second thought to medical protective equipment. Now, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, daily headlines decry shortages… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Iran’s Naval Provocations Are Designed to Boost the Revolutionary Guards
Tensions in the Persian Gulf are rising again as a result of provocations mounted by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. President Donald Trump warned Iran in a… Read More
SecurityNews
Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Program to Be Blocked on Section of Border
A federal appeals court said it will block the Migrant Protection Protocols program within its jurisdiction next week, unless the Supreme Court chooses to wade… Read More
SecurityNews
Arizona Lawmaker Outlines Steps to Secure the Border
An Arizona lawmaker says he sees three concrete steps that should be taken to further secure the southern border with Mexico. “No. 1, I make… Read More
SecurityNews
Illegal Alien Released in Chicago Charged With Sexually Abusing 3-Year-Old
An illegal alien accused of sexually abusing a 3-year-old child would have been in federal custody had the Chicago Police Department honored an immigration detainer… Read More
SecurityNews
Fighting Coronavirus Means ‘Keeping Sick People Out,’ Homeland Security Chief Says
The Trump administration is facing the coronavirus by preparing for the worst and aggressively pushing forward to tackle the disease, including “keeping sick people out… Read More
SecurityCommentary
US, Taliban Sign Peace Deal for Afghanistan
A U.S. special envoy and a senior Taliban representative signed an agreement Saturday in Doha, Qatar, that aims to be the first step to bring… Read More
