The antiliberal defenders of civilization—resisting the Ground Zero mosque—are wrong. Liberalism still offers the best hope for combating extremism.
It has long been said that there are wars of necessity and wars of choice. But enemies always adapt, especially in our world of terrorists, failing states and delinquent regimes. Every war is a war of choice.
As strange as it may seem, now is the best time to push for peace in the Middle East.
An empire is functionally distinct from a mere great power. If the United States adopts an imperial vocation, it will need to learn new ways to manage its national security challenges.
The Bush Administration's National Security Strategy is based on five critical redefinitions of international politics--and not a moment too soon.
David Rieff's frustrations show in his effort to make sense of post-Cold War humanitarianism.
The true source of human rights in dispute--the debate continues.
Oslo failed because the Palestinian side has taken no responsibility for having helped cause the conflict, and has seen itself above any need to make concessions in order to end it.
"Human rights" as understood today bear little relation to what it means to be human; but that does not faze their advocates.
Communism and fascism, cousins in disrepute.