By Barbara Slavin When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu comes to the White House next week, he is likely to find common ground with its new occupant on at least one topic: Iran. Tough rhetoric by the Trump administration, coupled with new sanctions over missile tests and Iran’s inclusion in a controversial travel ban, signals […]
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The 33 Minute Threat
Posted December 27th, 2016 at 11:28 am (UTC-5)
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We’re very good at responding when we’re attacked. Look at how America rallied when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, or when al Qaeda destroyed the World Trade Center and crippled the Pentagon….But part of the job of providing for the common defense is anticipating threats, not merely reacting to attacks.
Five Reasons the Middle East Is Becoming More Dangerous for the US Navy
Posted October 24th, 2016 at 2:31 pm (UTC-5)
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While the United States is not yet in any risk of losing its maritime dominance in the region, ensuring freedom of navigation in the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, and the Arabian Sea will require more thoughtful cooperation with our allies in other areas.
Stop the Saudi Slaughter
Posted October 24th, 2016 at 1:52 pm (UTC-5)
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Until our politicians act, U.S. complicity in the carnage will continue. Allowing Washington to arm Saudi Arabia’s assault on Yemen spells disaster for the humanitarian crisis there, as well as for the people of Saudi Arabia and the United States.
Why — and How — the U.S. Navy Must Send Iran a Message
Posted September 8th, 2016 at 11:49 am (UTC-5)
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[T]he IRGC’s Naval component has conducted numerous simulated swarm-attacks against U.S. Navy vessels in the Persian Gulf. In each case, IRGC sailors have ignored radioed warnings from our sailors….(President Obama) is hoping he can ignore the IRGC into oblivion. But he’s wrong. Because the problem here is not American pride, but rather protection of American personnel.