SecurityCommentary
Key Questions Remain Unanswered About Trump’s New Syria Policy
President Donald Trump signaled a major shift in U.S. policy on Syria with a short tweet on Wednesday: “We have defeated ISIS in Syria, my… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Senate Vote on War in Yemen Risks Undermining US and Yemeni Interests, While Boosting Iran’s
The Senate voted twice on Thursday to challenge the Trump administration’s policies on Saudi Arabia and the Saudi-led war in Yemen. In a unanimous vote,… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Ending US Military Support for Saudi Arabia in Yemen Would Trigger Dangerous Consequences
In a new resolution, a bipartisan group of senators is calling for the United States to end its involvement—specifically its support of Saudi Arabia—in the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
This Little-Known Terror Group Poses a Greater Threat Than ISIS in Syria
The war in Syria is heating up again this week after recently subsiding from the front pages of newspapers. On Sunday, Russia claimed that rebels… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Palestinian Terrorist Organizations Continue to Stand in the Way of Middle East Progress
The nation of Israel once again witnessed horrific rocket attacks on innocent men, women, and children living near the Gaza Strip. The terrorist organization Hamas… Read More
InternationalCommentary
InternationalCommentary
EU Risks Dangerous Blowback by Undermining Iran Sanctions
Since the election of President Donald Trump, the European Union and the United States have increasingly disagreed on Iran policy. The divergence widened in May… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Senate Move to Block Arms Sales to Bahrain Would Undermine US Interests
The Senate is set to vote Thursday on a resolution of disapproval that would block the sale of what advocates describe as “offensive weapons” to… Read More
InternationalAnalysis
Podcast: The Importance of US-Saudi Relationship
The murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi is raising new questions about the U.S.-Saudi alliance. We talk to Jim Phillips of The Heritage Foundation about… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Full Investigation Needed Before US Takes Action on the Khashoggi Crisis
The disappearance and suspected murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi threatens to derail Washington’s relationship with Saudi Arabia, a key Middle Eastern ally. The Trump… Read More
InternationalNews
Trump: Saudi Journalist Likely Dead, Consequences Could Be ‘Severe’
President Donald Trump said Thursday it appears missing Saudi journalist and Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi is dead, based on information available so far. Secretary… Read More
InternationalNews
Trump Seeks Answers in Saudi Journalist’s ‘Terrible’ Disappearance in Turkey
Saudi Arabia’s government has some explaining to do to the United States about a missing Washington Post columnist, foreign policy experts say, but the Trump… Read More
InternationalCommentary
A Rape Survivor Just Won the Nobel Peace Prize. ‘Feminists’ Are Nowhere to Be Found.
As feminists were busy peddling their “War on Women” narrative in the U.S., Yazidi sex slave survivor Nadia Murad was honored with the Nobel Peace… Read More
InternationalAnalysis
The Next Migrant Crisis Could Come From This Syrian City
This is a transcript of an interview on the Sept. 20 episode of The Daily Signal podcast. It was edited for length, style, and clarity. Daniel… Read More
International Analysis
The Daily Signal Podcast: The Next Migrant Crisis May Come Out of This Syrian Region
The civil war in Syria has killed over 100,000 civilians, displaced millions more, and produced a historic migrant crisis that affects Europe to this day…. Read More
InternationalNews
Trump to Shut Down Palestinian Liberation Organization’s Washington Office
The Trump administration will order the Palestine Liberation Organization to shutter its Washington, D.C., office in a bid to increase pressure on Palestinian leadership amid… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Why Trump Was Right to End Funding for the UN Palestinian Aid Organization
Last week, the State Department announced that the Trump administration had concluded an internal review and decided to end all U.S. contributions to the United… Read More
InternationalAnalysis
Iran’s Saber Rattling on Persian Gulf Likely to Rattle World Oil Markets
The commander of the navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Gen. Alireza Tangsiri, warned on Monday that Iran maintained control of the Persian Gulf and that… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Pakistan Is Taking a Dark Turn. It’s Time for a New US Policy.
Pakistanis went to the polls last month for elections to choose their provincial and national leaders, and the results were disturbing. Imran Khan—a 65-year-old former… Read More
InternationalCommentary
SecurityNews
Trump Restores Some Sanctions on Iran Lifted in Obama Nuclear Deal
The first round of U.S. sanctions on Iran go into effect Tuesday, with another, more stinging round set to hit in November—reimposing restrictions that were… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Tunisia Is Showing Democracy Can Work in the Arab World
While violent civil conflicts have prevailed elsewhere in the Middle East since the Arab Spring of 2011, Tunisia has pursued a transition to democracy without… Read More
InternationalCommentary
The True Extent of Palestinian Hatred for Israel
Pick up any newspaper and you might get the impression that Israel is being ruthless and aggressive when it comes to dealing militarily with the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Pompeo Stands Up for the Iranian People in Major Speech
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo gave a Reaganesque speech on Iran at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on Sunday. The speech, titled “Supporting Iranian Voices,”… Read More
InternationalSecurityCommentary
ISIS May Be on the Run, but It’s Far From Finished
A Wisconsin woman, Waheba Issa Dais, was charged on June 13 with providing material support to the Islamic State terrorist group, also known as ISIS…. Read More
InternationalNews
‘Politics Is Driving the Day’: Nikki Haley Slams Latest UN Resolution Blaming Israel for Gaza Violence
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley slammed the U.N. resolution blaming Israel for recent violence at the Gaza border. “The nature of this… Read More
InternationalNews
Obama Administration Allegedly Let Iran Access US Financial System Because It Was ‘Desperate to Get a Deal’
The Obama administration secretly allowed Iran to access the U.S. financial system to convert assets to U.S. dollars, despite repeated assurances that it would not… Read More
InternationalCommentary
To Achieve Middle East Peace, Nations Must Recognize Israel’s Capital
In 1841, Orson Hyde, an early Latter-day Saint and distant family relative of my wife, visited the Holy Land. He said a prayer on the… Read More
InternationalNews
Pompeo to Unveil New Iran Strategy in Heritage Foundation Speech
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will present a “diplomatic road map” on Monday for pursuing a “new security architecture” for dealing with Tehran after the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Hamas Hides Behind Smoke and Mirrors to Attack Israel
Much of the news media’s coverage of Monday’s opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem linked the ceremony to Palestinian riots along Gaza’s border with… Read More
