Russian ship carrying helicopters sails again for Syria
The voyage of the Alaed shows the irresponsibility of the Russian government and that the Obama Administration’s “reset” policy with Russia has been a complete failure
- 12 July 2012
Mexico: Elections that truly matter
After the Mexican elections on Sunday, Washington must ensure that bilateral relations aren't left to languish during the US presidential campaign
- 4 July 2012
South American Union’s left turn is bad news
Putting UNASUR in the hands of a militant, anti-American Chavista is a turn in the wrong direction
- 14 June 2012
Georgia and Russia: The occupation too many have forgotten
Margaret Thatcher Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, Luke Coffey shares his first hand account of the situation on the ground in Georgia as the Russian occupation continutes
- 1 June 2012
When the UN Arms Trade Treaty fails, what next?
Make no mistake; the Arms Trade Treaty will fail. And when it does, its advocates will look everywhere but the mirror to figure out why
- 30 May 2012
NATO and missile defence: Words in a summit declaration will not be enough
The announcement of NATO’s Interim Missile Defense Capability in Europe is welcome but it is only the first step in a longer process. NATO leaders need to stay committed to missile defense for the long haul
- 21 May 2012
Are Republicans crazy?
Ted Bromund examines the gap between conservatives and Republicans and asks what's so extreme about conservatism?
- 4 May 2012
Answers to questions on the Tappin extradition case
Claims made about the unfairness of the 2003 U.S.-U.K. Extradition Treaty are false and Ministers in Her Majesty’s Government should have the courage to say so. These may not popular views, but they are correct
- 22 March 2012
Obama disappoints on the Falkland Islands
The Obama Administration needs to make it crystal clear that it backs the United Kingdom over Argentina regarding the status of the Falklands. The sooner it does this, the better
- 20 March 2012
A few home truths about extradition from the United Kingdom
Are our extradition laws really favourable to the United States, or is this just a perception issue?
- 2 March 2012
Iran's clandestine operations threaten Azerbaijan
Arrests of Iranian agents in Azerbaijan indicate the heightened level of Tehran’s terrorist activity aimed at the oil-rich Caucasus state. All the more reason for the West to strengthen its long-term friendship with Baku
- 1 March 2012
Action on Syria proves why the EU'S foreign policy approach will never work
The watered-down sanctions agreed yesterday in Brussels once again prove that individual European countries should not limit their options to what Brussels wants, because the common denominator approach will never be enough
- 28 February 2012
Chavez allies’ hysterical response to a democratic challenge in Venezuela
The level of acrimony toward Henrique Capriles Radonski at such an early stage in his presidential battle with Hugo Chavez will only get worse ahead of October's vote
- 16 February 2012
My fellow Americans: to solve problems, open your minds
Read. Think. Ponder. If enough of us do it, perhaps we can regain our ability to find common ground
- 24 January 2012
The Left has massively exaggerated extent of poverty in America
Dan Mitchell from Cato relates remarkable findings from study showing Americans in "poverty" have more living space than average Europeans.
- 20 July 2011
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