The Times Commentary

Mosque Anxiety

Germany and Indonesia certainly have a radical Islam problem. Stymieing the construction of mosques here is a surefire way to create one in the U.S. as well.

American Jihad, Part II

We are stumbling blindly through the minefield of countering terrorist radicalization and recruitment inside the United States.

NATO & Israel

The flotilla raid could cause our relations with Ankara to implode—and severely harm the transatlantic alliance.

The Gaza Disaster

Israel attacked a ship of fools and ended up looking like the foolish one.

Bad Investment

Warren Buffett’s defense of Goldman will damage his credibility.

Iran's Counterrevolution

It is wholly premature to dismiss the possibility of radical change in Iran.

Unjust War

The situation of women in Afghanistan, though horrid, does not warrant more years of costly conflict.

Obama Goes to China

The president’s critics are wrong. His trip to Asia was actually a big success.

Derailing Lisbon

Unelected EU bureaucrats want to pass the Lisbon Treaty to further their aims of a united Continent. Czech President Vaclav Klaus might stop them.

Roger Ailes for President

The head of Fox News helps direct the conservative movement from behind the scenes. Why not lead it openly?

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May 26, 2012