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The Rest of the World: US Intervention Needed in Syria

The Obama administration has handled the Syrian civil war with startling inconsistency and complacency. Whether it’s electoral politics or a lack of personal resolve, something has deflated the...

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Will Post-Revolution Libya and Egypt Disprove Democratic Peace Theory?

International relations scholars have long debated a concept known as “democratic peace theory.” The question at the core of the argument is simple: Do democratic countries go to war with one another?...

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The Rest of the World: Terror, Stupidity and Politics

In an election season dominated by the economy and social issues, we now know what it takes to reignite America’s interest in foreign policy: A coordinated assault on the American consulate in Libya,...

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International Students Struggle for Visas

On paper, 26-year-old Kourosh Maleki is the type of job prospect that big oil companies in the U.S. are eager to hire. He has already gained valuable experience working as a petroleum engineer and is...

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The Rest of the World: Romney takes more shots at Obama during speech on...

On October 8, Mitt Romney delivered a major foreign policy speech at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Va.  Naturally, he spent much of his time attacking President Obama. He addressed the...

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The Rest of the World: Riots Over ‘Innocence of Muslims’ Film Should Not...

I shouldn’t have to write this article. If something is obviously wrong, why waste time refuting it? Why debunk 9/11 conspiracy theories or Mayan doomsday prophecies when there are so many worthier...

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The Rest of the World: Obama’s Finest Performance Comes During Final Debate

The third and final presidential debate was a crucial opportunity for President Obama and an exasperating formality for Gov. Romney. I’ve repeatedly explained why this is so, but political events of...

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Petraeus Legacy Should Not be Unraveled by Affair

In the fall of 2007, MoveOn.org spent $65,000 to publish a full-page ad in the New York Times that read, “GENERAL PETRAEUS OR GENERAL BETRAY US?” Underneath this frivolous, repellent attempt to be...

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The Rest of The World: The Difference Between Being Smart and Being Justified

On November 14, Israeli jets penetrated Palestinian airspace after months of intensified rocket attacks against Southern Israel. In only three days, Israel authorized more than 80 airstrikes targeting...

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Chemical Weapons in Syria Cross “Red Line” for US

The United States is currently considering whether or not it will recognize the Syrian opposition as the legitimate government of Syria. There are a few dangers lurking behind the decision, like the...

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