

The Strategic Cost of Genocide
The Syrian Civil War that spawned ISIL, created a refugee crisis, and eliminated the border between Syria and Iraq is now five and a half...


President Trump — The Jihadi Dream
A Jihadi’s Dream In November Americans will go to the polls to elect the third president tasked with being Commander-in-Chief in a global...
The Complexities of Climate Change in One Debate Exchange
Last week, New York voters overwhelmingly opted for Hillary Clinton over Bernie Sanders in the democratic primary. I like Bernie and his...


A New 5-Point Plan for Stability in the Middle East
BACKGROUND As civilization’s cradle, the Middle East naturally has a turbulent history. For thousands of years, no shortage of peoples...


THE PERILS OF INACTION
“Mille viae ducunt homines per saecula Romam.” “A thousand roads lead men forever to Rome.” For centuries, Rome was a seat of power in...


A MILLENNIAL'S PERSPECTIVE ON THE LEGACY OF VIETNAM
The first time I visited the Vietnam Memorial was in the fifth grade. There, I observed tearful mourners and cried too without...


INFORMATION AS A WEAPON
War is won with information. This is no new phenomenon; since there has been war, there has been military intelligence, and generally,...


AN OPEN LETTER TO BENJAMIN NETANYAHU
Dear Mr. Netanyahu, I want to start by thanking you for taking the time to address the United States Congress earlier this week to share...


TIME FOR KURDISTAN
Since the West recognized the importance of oil, our policy and positions towards the Middle East have consistently been at odds with our...