America’s One Track Mind
During this American presidential election cycle, the greater population’s interests have shifted. Previously, foreign policy was an issue that ranked
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American Foreign Policy
The Power of Passports: Visa Waiver Restrictions in the US
In the name of national security, the United States Congress has inserted US interests into the travel habits of foreign
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In a Maritime Clash Involving the Philippines, Would the US Respond?
The United States’ initial stance of maintaining a neutral position on the South China Sea issue did not shift directions
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America the #Winning: Redefining American Military Success
Earlier this week, President Obama reluctantly announced that the 9,800 troops still stationed in Afghanistan would need to remain
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What 2016 Hopefuls Fail to See in Sisi
The first Republican debate made it apparent that many presidential candidates have little to no foreign policy experience. Donald Trump’s
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American Phobias
America has security issues. Communal psychological insecurity. I don’t mean solely external threats, largely I am referring to the internal
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The US Needs More Bilateral Climate Agreements
Climate change is no longer merely an environmental problem; it has become a serious national security concern. Climate change increases
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Is Turkey a Liability or an Asset?
Turkey, counting on US support—for strategic and security reasons in the Balkans, the Caucasus region, the Middle East and the
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The Importance of the Soldier-Diplomat in the 21st Century
The role of the American soldier-diplomat in the 21st century is crucial in a period defined by insurgencies and regional
Read MoreThe Call of the Caliphate
On June 29, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi declared that the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (al-Sham) would henceforth be
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