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Cutting American Aid for Egypt’s Military Shortsighted

The United States have no reason to make life harder for Egypt’s generals now they’re in control again.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 7, 2013November 20, 2021

Republican Lawmakers Divided Over Arming Syrian Rebels

Some call for American leadership. Other fear propping up an Islamist insurgency.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 6, 2013November 13, 2018

Neoconservatives Belittle Foreign Policy Critique

National security hawks’ disdain of Rand Paul’s noninterventionism is a mistake.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 9, 2013November 29, 2021

Republican McCain Urges Obama to “Lead” in Syria

The Republican senator argues the United States should spearhead efforts to remove Assad.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 15, 2012November 29, 2021

American Senators Push for Engagement with India

Opposition lawmakers suggested that India “fill the vacuum in Kabul once we leave,” a Pakistani horror scenario.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 15, 2011July 2, 2020

Republican Hawks Critical of Tea Party Isolationism

Neoconservatives worry that the Republican Party could become isolationist again.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 14, 2011November 24, 2014

US Defense Hawks Prepare for Budget Fight

Lawmakers worry that deficit reduction efforts could lead to deep military spending cuts.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 12, 2011November 29, 2021

Future US Defense Chief Warns Against Deep Cuts

The next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff urges lawmakers not to cut hundreds of billions in military spending.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 28, 2011November 13, 2018

Gates Warns Against Isolationism After Afghanistan

The departing defense secretary reflects on the war in Afghanistan and future American foreign policy.

Avatar photoJason ClarkJune 20, 2011November 28, 2021

McCain: Obama “Made a Mess” of Libya

The senator lambastes the president for not deploying full American airpower and failing to recognize the rebels’ interim government.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 17, 2011August 23, 2017

Top US Senators Urge Heavier Involvement in Libya

Opposition legislators in the United States called upon Western nations to do more to help Libya’s rebels.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 24, 2011July 2, 2020

Contemplating America’s Options in Libya

As Libya’s Colonel Gaddafi clings to power, the United States wonder what they can do to help the country’s rebels.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 6, 2011November 13, 2018

American Senators Suggest to Arm Libyan Rebels

As Libya violently suppresses protests, American lawmakers wonder what the West can do to help.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 27, 2011November 13, 2018

Senators Affirm Commitment to South Korea

Democrats and Republicans agreed on Sunday that the United States should stand strong in their alliance with embattled South Korea.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 28, 2010February 4, 2012

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