InternationalCommentary
Arab Leaders, Upset Over Iran Deal, Snub Obama
One of the unhappy truths of life is that you can get a pretty good idea of your power and popularity by the number of… Read More
InternationalCommentary
What the Shock Conservative Triumph in British Election Means
I’ve studied Britain for 20 years, but this last week gave me an appreciation for its politics I’ve never had before. Over the last seven… Read More
InternationalCommentary
From Antarctica to Djibouti, China’s Presence Is Expanding
Neither Djibouti, on the east coast of Africa at the entrance to the Red Sea, nor Antarctica are all that close to China. Yet, China… Read More
EconomyInternationalCommentary
On the Brink: Greece Empties Its Emergency IMF Account—to Repay the IMF!
“How did you go bankrupt?” Bill asked. “Two ways,” Mike said. “Gradually and then suddenly.” —Ernest Hemingway, The Sun Also Rises The Daily Telegraph… Read More
InternationalNews
After Blocking Out Some Conservatives, House Passes Iran Review Bill
The House easily passed a bill today imposing congressional review over a proposed nuclear deal with Iran after party leadership blocked changes proposed by conservatives…. Read More
InternationalNews
Israeli Ambassador on Iran Deal: ‘We Cannot Roll the Dice’ on Survival of Jewish State
Ron Dermer, the Israeli ambassador to the United States, snapped his fingers to signify how quickly the Jewish state could go from being strong to… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Maintaining Focus on North Korea’s Human Rights Violations
In commemoration of the 12th annual North Korea Freedom Week, The Heritage Foundation hosted a panel discussion on human rights violations in North Korea. The… Read More
InternationalNews
In New Role, US Army Prepares Ukrainians for Different Type of War
YAVORIV, Ukraine—The sounds of gunfire and explosions are constant on the firing range at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center outside this western Ukrainian town…. Read More
InternationalCommentary
Kim Jong-Un Continues Reign of Purges, Executing Defense Minister
Kim Jong-un continued his reign of purges, having Minister of Defense Hyon Yong-chol executed for treason and showing disrespect to the North Korean leader by… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Why We Should Be Skeptical About Raul Castro’s Talk of Conversion
Many Catholics were cheered this week upon hearing that the dictator of Cuba Raul Castro has told the pope he might return to the folds… Read More
InternationalNews
Senate Version ‘Not Strong Enough,’ So House Conservatives Seek Changes to Iran Bill
A group of House conservatives is pressuring GOP leadership to allow the chance to “strengthen” a Senate-passed bill imposing congressional review over a proposed nuclear… Read More
InternationalNews
Lessons From Iraq Help US Troops Train Ukrainians
YAVORIV, Ukraine—At a former Soviet military base outside of the western Ukrainian town of Lviv, about 300 U.S. Army paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade,… Read More
InternationalNews
Ukraine Ditches Soviet Tradition in Its Commemoration of World War II Victory
LVIV, Ukraine—On Friday, a hush fell over the dozen or so customers in a coffee shop in this western Ukrainian city as President Petro Poroshenko… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Freedom of Speech in Pakistan and the Death of Sabeen Mahmud
On April 24, renowned Pakistani human rights activist, Sabeen Mahmud, was gunned down and killed by two men in Karachi, Pakistan. Mahmud was a respected,… Read More
InternationalCommentary
UK Election Results: A Conservative Surge and a Defeat for Socialism
Greatly exceeding expectations, the Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister David Cameron, surged in yesterday’s United Kingdom General Election, winning 330 parliamentary seats, enough to… Read More
InternationalNews
Senate Votes to Give Congress Review Over Iran Nuclear Deal
The Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill Thursday to give Congress at least some voice over a proposed nuclear deal with Iran. The bill, which passed… Read More
InternationalNews
29 Years After Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster, Life Slowly Returns to Normal
CHERNOBYL, Ukraine—On April 28, two days after the 29th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, a forest fire near the retired nuclear power plant threatened… Read More
InternationalCommentary
The UK General Election: 5 Key Implications for the United States
This Thursday’s United Kingdom general election is shaping up to be one of the closest fought British elections in modern times. According to the latest opinion… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Sri Lanka Amends Constitution Days Before Secretary Kerry’s Visit
On Saturday, May 2, Secretary of State John Kerry travelled to Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo, and met with Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena and other… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Lack of Economic Freedom Will Hinder Nepal’s Recovery
Nepal’s economy is almost entirely dependent on the service industry (including tourism) and remittances—49 percent and 28 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), respectively—and will… Read More
InternationalNews
In Ukraine, the Triumph and Tragedy of Battlefield Medicine
CHERKAS’KE, Ukraine—It takes about 10 minutes to drive to the highway from the Ukrainian army base in this small town. From there it is 130… Read More
InternationalCommentary
The Latest Aggressive Moves From China, North Korea
Like a moth to a flame, it’s easy to be drawn to issues in the Middle East (Yemen, Islamic State and Iran) or Eastern Europe… Read More
InternationalCommentary
How the Iran Deal Could Dangerously Undermine Our National Security
The emerging nuclear deal with Iran has numerous flaws that could dangerously undermine U.S. national security. It lets Iran maintain a huge nuclear infrastructure that… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Cartoon: Putin’s Latest Action
The Heritage Foundation’s Lee Edwards wrote about Vladimir Putin’s latest aggression earlier this week: Washington policymakers are overlooking a potentially serious foreign policy crisis: the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Addresses Joint Meeting of Congress
Wednesday, Prime Minster Shinzo Abe was the first Japanese Prime Minister to address a joint meeting of Congress. During his week-long visit to the U.S.,… Read More
InternationalCommentary
What Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Said About World War II, U.S.-Japan Defense Cooperation
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hit the ball out of the park during his trip to America, but stumbled while rounding third base. Whether one… Read More
InternationalNews
How This Small Seaside Ukrainian Town Has Been Wrecked by War
SHYROKYNE, Ukraine—For months, pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian forces have battled for the beachside town of Shyrokyne, which is about eight miles east of Mariupol. The… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Iran Hijacked a Ship. The White House Should Demand the Release of Ship, Crew.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized a cargo ship Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, after first firing a shot across the bow of the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Don’t Use Trade Promotion Authority to Weaken the Dollar
Currency manipulation is one of the biggest issues in the congressional fight over Trade Promotion Authority. Previous versions of Trade Promotion Authority have included the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Why Putin’s ‘Russification’ Campaign Against the Baltics Should Be Big News for Us
Washington policymakers are overlooking a potentially serious foreign policy crisis: the mounting Russian pressure, economic, political and military, on the tiny but strategically located Baltic… Read More
