Although Turkey’s Erdogan is president of a NATO member country, his Justice and Development Party (AKP) and Hamas share a similar ideology, built on an anti-Western and anti-Semitic worldview.
9/11: The Day That Changed the World
The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq that the U.S. conducted after 9/11 had serious consequences for the rule of law in the world.
Calling Out China on Global Terrorism
A draft U.S. resolution, destined for the UN Security Council and which would designate a Pakistani militant as a global terrorist, challenges China on Xinjiang.
US: How to Combat Terrorist and Other Illicit Financing?
The continuing hijacking of the global financial system by terrorist organizations and organized crime must be stopped.
The Illusion of Strategy in Afghanistan: No Change in Pakistan’s Malice
Pakistan’s machinations and America’s past delusions pose obstacles to a successful strategic outcome for the war In Afghanistan.
Ending Pakistan’s Export of Jihadists: The Key to Win in Afghanistan
A policy to win in Afghanistan requires undermining the Taliban’s strategic base – the external support and sanctuary that Pakistan continues to provide.
US Military: Too Much Tactics, Too Little Strategy
America and its military’s proclivity for perpetual war – and what that means for the war against Islamist terrorists.
Qatar et al.: Donald Trump as a Saudi Lobbyist
Between two bad actors at odds in the Gulf, the U.S. President has volunteered to take sides. Aiding and abetting Saudi Arabia is dangerous.
Trump Vs. Pakistan
As Trump is pressured to confront Pakistan for support of militants, Pakistan is one area where China and the US could find common cause.