International Commentary
What the 12-Day War Hath Wrought
Not many people today remember the exhilaration so many Americans felt after Israel’s victory in the Six-Day War in June 1967. The liberal folks around… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Don’t Make Ukraine Another Vietnam
Fifty years ago on April 30, Saigon fell to the North Vietnamese, and the defeat was America’s, too. South Vietnam was our ally, whose forces… Read More
InternationalNews
‘The Hall of Evil’: PragerU Examines Pol Pot’s Murderous Communist Regime
PragerU last Monday released the sixth and final installment in its video series “The Hall of Evil,” which features commentary on six 20th-century dictators. Narrated… Read More
InternationalCommentary
How Vietnam Can Be Key to America’s Strength, Stability in Indo-Pacific
Forget “Made in China.” There’s a much better alternative that puts America first. Born in 1975, the same year the Vietnam War ended, I witnessed… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Will Hollywood Learn From Disappointing ‘Barbie’ Payoff for Pandering to China?
Last weekend, the highly anticipated film “Barbie” made a killing at the global box office. One country where it didn’t do so well, however, was… Read More
SecurityNews
China’s ‘Oil Rig Diplomacy’ in the South China Sea
What’s the difference between an oil rig and a naval base or an aircraft carrier? Very little, politically, in the eyes of China. The waters… Read More
James R. Schlesinger: Devoted Patriot
The U.S. lost a dedicated public servant yesterday with the passing of James R. Schlesinger, a prominent member of the Washington establishment during a particularly… Read More
Promoting Economic Freedom in Asia: Time for Secretary Lew to Step Up
U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew is touring Asia this week. He will visit Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam and end with a much-anticipated visit to… Read More
They Fought for You: Two Veterans’ Stories
Today marks the 59th time in our history that we celebrate Veterans Day, and as millions of Americans across the country show support for our… Read More
Obama’s Disastrous Stewardship of America’s Armed Forces
Capt. Tom Shanahan didn’t need a full crew. At least, that’s what the Pentagon told him. After all, his ship—the USS Canisteo—was in port for… Read More
News
Southeast Asia and the Limits of American Soft Power
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s swing through Southeast Asia last week was notable not for the headlines and handshake photos he generated but the ones generated… Read More
Accounting for Facts While Courting Vietnam
Fact: When the United States negotiates trade agreements with countries that oppress their people, the opportunity exists to liberalize institutions and ultimately create political reform—provided… Read More
“Everyday High Prices” Should Not Be Trade Agency’s Slogan
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade negotiations are taking place this week in Malaysia. Here’s a modest suggestion to help new U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman bring… Read More
The Legacy of the Victims of Communism
“And we said nothing!” Representative Dana Rohrabacher (R–CA) told the small crowd of roughly 50 gathered for the sixth annual memorial for the victims of… Read More
SecurityNews
Honoring the Greatest Generation
Having enjoyed peace and stability since the end of World War II, it is often easy for Americans to forget a generation that sacrificed so… Read More
Protect America Month 2013
Even as the U.S. withdraws from Iraq and Afghanistan, the world has certainly not become a safer place. North Korea continues to advance its ballistic… Read More
Free Trade Twist: China No Longer Cheapest Labor
As wages in China rise with economic growth, some companies are beginning to look elsewhere for what was once China’s selling point: cheap labor. It… Read More
Defense Budget: Military “Experts” Seem to Have Short Memories
A recently released report from the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, “Strategic Choices: Navigating Austerity,” argues that allowing some hollowing out of our military… Read More
Happy 237th Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps!
From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli, the Marine Corps has answered the nation’s call each and every time they are needed…. Read More
What’s Next for the U.S. Army?
This month, the Association of the United States Army will convene for its annual meeting and exposition. As it considers the end of the Iraqi… Read More
News
VIDEO: Navy Faces Readiness Crisis as More Ships Unprepared for Combat
The year was 1979. America’s military had emerged from the Vietnam War earlier in the decade and was now facing sizable and significant budget cuts…. Read More
Chinese Warning to India: The Latest Sign of China’s Disturbing Ambitions
The stage is set for significantly heightened tensions along China’s southern coast. China recently warned that Indian companies should not engage in oil exploration in… Read More
Actions Speak Louder than Words—Even in Asia
Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, current Chairman of ASEAN, has returned from the G-20 summit in Toronto, just in time to host the upcoming… Read More
Stop the Presses: Putting Flashy Defense Spending Sound Bites in Context
In a report titled, “Long-Term Implications of the Fiscal Year 2010 Defense Budget,” the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) points out that this year’s Department of… Read More
Senator Kerry Misses the Lessons of Vietnam
In a recent op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, Senator John Kerry (D-MA) tries to draw conclusions from the Vietnam War for our fight in… Read More
Obama Must Return Clarity and Focus to Afghanistan War
The AP reports today that “a request for new troops from the U.S. commander in Afghanistan may have to be revised now that there is… Read More
