In a bipartisan vote, the Senate yesterday confirmed a captain of industry to steer our nation’s ship of state, Rex Tillerson, former Chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil. The decision was a wise one.
Matt GobushFebruary 2, 2017
Prioritizing the most persecuted in refugee admissions is not only the right thing to do. It’s something we already do. Religious minorities, particularly Yezidis and Christians in Iraq and Syria, deserve the same priority status that is currently accorded to other groups facing unique dangers, including religious minorities in Iran and elsewhere, and Iraqis who assisted U.S. forces.
Ian SpeirFebruary 1, 2017
The Trump administration wasted little time in quelling fears of American isolationism last week when it announced its support for the creation of safe zones in Syria.
Andrew DoranJanuary 31, 2017
There wasn’t much laughing at Trump’s inauguration, but then presidential inaugurations are solemn affairs.
Gerald R. McDermottJanuary 30, 2017
In this episode, Robert Nicholson talks about the Middle East’s minority problem and lays out five keys for how Donald Trump can reset US relations in the Middle East.
Robert Nicholson & Mark MeltonJanuary 19, 2017
You don’t have to believe the candidate himself is treasonous to recognize that his presidency would undermine American national security interests.
Paul D. MillerJanuary 11, 2017
If Russia wanted a U.S. president who would follow the Obama administration’s patterns of concessions and refusal to respond to Russian aggression, it would have been hoping for and preparing for a Hillary Clinton presidency.
Rebeccah HeinrichsJanuary 10, 2017
As history reminds us, the security payoffs of a “Fortress America” approach are ephemeral and fleeting. Both the national interest and international security suffer when America turns inward.
Alan DowdDecember 21, 2016
Asia Bibi, a Christian mother of five, was sentenced to death for blasphemy after a dispute with her Muslim coworkers. She drank from the same water source they did.
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