Somalia Hostage Rescue: Military Valor No Substitute for Foreign Policy
On Wednesday, the United States took the most aggressive military action in Somalia since the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993. Three months ago, two foreign… Read More
Worse Than Somali Pirates: Disappointment in Burma
After watching as Burma released a mere handful of political prisoners—between 11 and 30, according to various reports, all of whom had very little time… Read More
Another Challenge for the Administration: Piracy in the Gulf of Aden
With chaos erupting in North Africa and the Middle East, it’s easy to forget the many challenges the U.S. faces in the region. On Monday,… Read More
Modern Piracy Endangering Global Commerce and Security
While Blackbeard may be long dead, the days of piracy and the threats posed by it did not end in the 17th century. Today, piracy… Read More
National Security is a Full-Time Job, Mr. President
Reuters today reports Somali pirates just released a captured tanker after getting a record-breaking ransom. Pirates may seem so “last year,” but they are as… Read More
