InternationalCommentary
What Saudi Arabia’s Reformer Prince Hopes to Achieve in US Visit
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is an ambitious young man in a hurry who is trying to reform his own country and secure the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Mike Pompeo Is an Excellent Choice for Secretary of State
The announcement of Mike Pompeo as the next secretary of state, subject to Senate confirmation, sends a firm signal that the Trump presidency is committed… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Once Manipulated by Obama Administration on Iran, Media Still Peddles Wrong Narrative
Dramatic images of the protests rocking Iran should be a reminder of how good we have it in the United States and how easy it… Read More
InternationalCommentary
If Trump Skips This Event, It Could Undercut US Influence in Asia
Early this week, it became clear that President Donald Trump had decided not to attend the East Asia Summit in the Philippines on Nov. 14…. Read More
SecurityNews
Trump Announces Push to Fix, Not Nix, Obama’s Iran Deal
President Donald Trump isn’t exiting the Iran nuclear agreement entirely, but he does want to enlist allies to put more teeth in it and push… Read More
InternationalCommentary
A Failing Report Card for the Arms Trade Treaty
The third annual Conference of States Parties of the Arms Trade Treaty is being held this week in Geneva, Switzerland. As I pointed out on… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Who Pays for the Arms Trade Treaty? You Do
The nations that ratified a global Arms Trade Treaty are gathering for their third annual conference this week in Geneva, Switzerland. As always, this conference… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Russia Will Not Win a Diplomatic Tit-for-Tat With the US
The recent U.S.-Russian tit-for-tat—the expulsion of diplomats and the closing of consulates—appears to be resulting in more parity of representation between the two global powers…. Read More
InternationalCommentary
As Conflict Erupts Around the World, the US Must Not Defund This Critical Program
In the coming days, Congress will vote on major spending legislation that will include funding cuts for foreign policy and defense programs. Among the items… Read More
InternationalCommentary
How the Trump Administration Is ‘Draining the Swamp’ at State Department
The State Department’s special envoys have long needed reform. That reform could be just around the corner if Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s new proposal… Read More
