How American Aid Has Subsidized Terror
The world should shudder to discover that America’s foreign aid—long intended to uplift those in need overseas—has instead nourished extremists who despise the United States. On February 26, I …
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America’s Hamas Talks Set a Dangerous Precedent
Once American and Israeli Hostages Return Home Safely, U.S. Policy Must Refocus Immediately on Hamas’s Defeat
A Flawed Ceasefire, but a Chance to Stop Iran
Denying Iran a Nuclear Bomb and Freeing the Region from Tehran’s Grip Could Mitigate Any Negative Fallout from the Deal
No Repeat of Kabul: The Case Against a Hasty Syrian Withdrawal
‘America First’ Need Not Mean Isolationism—It Should Mean Carefully Assessing Which Overseas Investments Benefit America
No Mercy, No Exceptions: How to Pry Americans from Hamas’s Grasp
The United States Historically Has Wielded Sanctions to Protect Citizens and Quell Threats Before They Spiral Into Conflict
ISIS-Inspired Massacre in New Orleans Demands a Response
The Incoming Trump Administration Must Prioritize Action over Platitudes to Counter Jihadist Extremism
Join the Ledger
Keeping the count on how free people fight.
A Comprehensive Strategy for Democratic Transition in Iran
MEF Director Gregg Roman Lays Out a Strategy for Regional Stability and Democratic Change in Iran
Israel’s Kurdish Opportunity
As Turkey Doubles Down on Its Islamist Agenda, the Kurds Remain One of the Region’s Few Forces Pushing In the Opposite Direction
Syria’s Chemical Weapons Crisis Demands Action
Assad’s Chemical Weapons Stockpiles and Military Infrastructure Are Vulnerable to Exploitation, Transfer, or Misuse
When Accusations of ‘Genocide’ Go Unchallenged
The world often rewards those who shout the loudest rather than those who anchor their claims on solid ground. In recent correspondence, this author encountered a Canadian critic who insisted on calling Israel’s actions in Gaza “genocide.” He made sweeping statements without solid proof and
Balanced Weakness: The Path Forward in Syria
America needs a new strategic framework for Syria. Rather than backing winners, Washington must implement balanced weakness among competing forces. This approach prevents any single actor from dominating while strengthening US allies and securing vital interests. Damascus’s fall creates
Syria’s Power Shift: Strategic Implications for Israel
Washington and Jerusalem Must Act Now to Protect Security Interests Before Strategic Opportunities Disappear
Reasserting American Power in the Middle East: A Blueprint for the Trump Administration
A Comprehensive Plan to Restore American Leadership, Counter Iranian Aggression, and Secure Stability in the Middle East
Picking the Right Middle East Policy Makers
It’s 6:00 a.m. in Washington, DC, and the texts are already rolling in. Another question about a potential appointee for Middle East policy in the next administration. This time, it’s a suggestion for someone who’s spent their career on the think-tank circuit. The sender asks,
Sinwar’s Death Challenges the Logic of Ceasefire Demands
The Hamas Leader’s Fate Demonstrates That Decisive Action Can Disrupt Militant Operations
Israel's Crucible: Forging a New Security Paradigm
Navigating Complex Threats from Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, and Beyond in a Shifting Middle East Landscape
Israel Launches Extensive Ground Invasion of Southern Lebanon
After weakening Hezbollah, Israel moves to secure the North
To Counter Hezbollah’s Evolving Threat, Israel Needs AI-Augmented Border Defense
The Terror Group Is Out for Blood, and AI Would Expand IDF Capabilities to Address Its Activities
Can Israel Restore Deterrence in Gaza?
Israel and Its Sunni Arab Allies Must Take the Lead to Implement Programs to Contain Radicalism
Choke the Money Flow: The Next Step in the War Against Hezbollah
Israel and Its Allies Must Starve Hezbollah of Cash Used to Fund Salaries and Subsidize Goods for Members