The Gathering Storm: Egypt and the Future

Posted: Friday, June 3, 2011
Many worried that overthrowing Egypt's former President Hosni Mubarak would foster a vacuum for radical Islamists like the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt. Our initial fears seem to be coming true.  [Full Story]

The Program to Promote and Protect America's Freedom

Posted: Friday, June 3, 2011
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Israel in Peril

Posted: Monday, May 23, 2011
Israel has long enjoyed the support of the United States. Our mutual ties have been historical, cultural, religious, and strategic. Today those ties have been put in more doubt than at any other time in the history of our relationship. Israel hasn't changed, the United States has.  [Full Story]

The Gathering Storm: Latin American Regression, Extradition, and Alligators

Posted: Friday, May 13, 2011
It should be obvious to the President that the threats to the U.S. from drug traffickers and terrorists able to cross our border is a real national security issue rather than a political game.  [Full Story]

The Gathering Storm: Syrian Confusion

Posted: Thursday, April 14, 2011
President Obama should include "accountability" in our policy and interactions with the government of Syria, rather than "sanctions" with one hand and "handshakes" with the other.  [Full Story]

The Gathering Storm: Yemen

Posted: Friday, April 8, 2011
It's problematic when the Commander in Chief responsible for our national security functions as "Observer in Chief" instead. Problematic for foe and ally alike.  [Full Story]

The Gathering Storm: Latin American Blinders

Posted: Friday, April 1, 2011
While we need to strengthen relationships with our friends in Latin America and should do more, it is time for our diplomatic and national security priorities to reflect the reality of the growing threat to our national security from Hugo Chavez and his partners.  [Full Story]

The Gathering Storm: Libya

Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2011
The President needs to understand that his comfort in indecision is a luxury that our national security and our credibility around the world cannot afford.  [Full Story]

The Gathering Storm: The Necessary Component – Religious Freedom in the Middle East

Posted: Monday, March 7, 2011
The unrest in the Middle East may seem remote, but the consequences could hit home -- literally.  [Full Story]

The Gathering Storm: Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions and the EMP Threat

Posted: Friday, February 25, 2011
Iran is now closer and more ambitious than many in the international community had assumed, and this may be more of a threat to the U.S. than many here perceive it.  [Full Story]