Security Commentary

Al-Qaeda Grows in Sinai

While the world's eyes were on Cairo, the Sinai became a hotbed of terrorist activity that now threatens Egypt's fragile alliances.

No Hotline to Tehran

America’s strategic response to a nuclear Iran must assume the worst, and prepare for prevention while envisioning a regime of containment and deterrence.

How to Defeat Iran

Air strikes are not the only option for using force against Tehran.

Keeping Canada Close

Rejecting the Keystone XL pipeline isn't in America's or Canada's interests. If Obama does so, Ottawa will cozy up to Beijing.

Turkey's Syria Imperative

Ankara wants to prove it is a regional leader. It should start by helping find a solution for Syria.

Understanding America's Fall

U.S. decline may be inevitable. But that doesn't mean there's nothing Washington can do about it.

Israel and Iran: Countdown to War

U.S. and European sanctions have staved off the threat of Israeli military action against Iran. But not for long.

Dead End in Damascus

How Syria may push U.S.-Russian relations over the edge.

Don't Abandon Europe

The new Defense Strategic Guidance implies U.S. withdrawal from the Continent. This would be a big mistake.

Israel's New Allies

Netanyahu's historic visit to Cyprus is evidence of a new trend in Israeli peripheral policy.

Follow The National Interest

February 13, 2012