Martyrs – and newsmen – for freedom
Jimmy Lai and Dmitry Muratov put their lives on the line
Mike Pence
Russia Is Not the Champion of Christian and Traditional Values
For years, Putin has sought to present Russia as the champion of Christian and traditional values. He portrays the West as a dystopia of decadence, where elites push “strange and trendy ideas like...
Op-eds
A classified swamp
When Donald Trump won the presidency, an editor at a major liberal publication asked me if I would write a piece on why Trump should be denied access to the nation’s secrets . While I could sympathize...
Op-eds
India’s role significant as US seeks to reverse PRC takeover of Solomon Islands
During our panel discussions, [former Prime Minister] Hon. Danny Philips pretty much admitted that the signed security agreement is not far off the draft that has been leaked. That agreement talks about protecting ‘Chinese interests’: Hon. Peter Kenilorea Jr.
Op-eds
COVID-19 and the Need for Enhanced U.S.-Israel Technology Cooperation
As its strategy to address the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, continues to develop, the United States should not overlook the important role that its most scientifically advanced international allies could...
Insights
Free Jimmy Lai
China’s rulers let loose a deadly virus and imprison a champion of human rights
Op-eds
Erdoğan’s Undeserving and Underwhelming Visit to DC
Trump’s ongoing bromance with Turkey’s authoritarian leader notwithstanding, Congress and the Administration must act to make clear that the United States isn’t giving Erdoğan a blank check to act in the Middle East.
Op-eds
Trump gave Erdogan everything he wanted
President Trump announced in a surprise statement on Wednesday that the United States would be lifting all sanctions imposed on Turkey for its recent offensive against Kurdish fighters in northeastern...
Op-eds
The Kurds are not angels
But among the many Muslim nations, America has had no better friend .
Op-eds
U.S. Vice President Pence demands Iran release Christian sentenced to prison
‘Whether Sunni, Sufi, Baha’i, Jewish or Christian, America will stand up for people of faith’
Op-eds
Illinois Moves to Blacklist Airbnb
Following a request by Governor Bruce Rauner, the Illinois Investment Policy Board (IIPB) on Wednesday unanimously voted to...
Policy Briefs
Treasury Sanctions Top Turkish Officials
In an unprecedented move against a NATO ally, the U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions yesterday against two Turkish cabinet ministers...
Policy Briefs
Advancing freedom of religion globally
Twenty years ago, President Clinton, with bipartisan support, signed into law the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA). The intention: to enshrine religious freedom as a core component of A...
Op-eds
New U.S. Ambassador to Germany calls on companies to end Iran trade
Richard Grenell, the newly confirmed US ambassador to Germany, said in an exclusive interview with Fox News on Thursday that German companies should stop trade with the Islamic Republic of Iran b...
Op-eds
A little pivot to Central Asia
Kazakhstan is one of the ten largest countries in the world, yet most Americans couldn’t find it on a map. It spans Central Asia, home to the world’s most sophisticated civilizations...
Op-eds
Why Is Trump Going Soft on Hezbollah?
On Saturday, Vice President Mike Pence is set to meet with regional leaders at the Summit of the Americas, where he should tell those assembled that it is time to launch a coordinated campaign ag...
Op-eds
Palestinians are taking a huge risk by ignoring Trump’s threat to cut off US aid
President Donald Trump ...
Op-eds
The Tragedy of Mahmoud Abbas
Picture a Palestinian leader in the twilight of his reign. Besieged on all sides and challenged by younger upstarts, he lashes out against Israel, his Arab bret...
Op-eds
As Turkey and US agree to disagree, Erdogan heads east
Turkey and the United States have failed to iron out differences in key areas of their relationship, including a visa dispute, during high-level talks that put a spotlight on tensions betwee...
Op-eds
Turkey’s Premier Visits Washington
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim is in Washington this week...