The transition from the passive Obama administration to the combative Trump administration has given Beijing the perfect opportunity to throw its weight around in the South China Sea.

How everyday violations of decency threaten a democracy.

No vote in the echo chamber of the Security Council can change the fact of Palestinian weakness and Israeli strength at this pivotal moment in world history.

Walter Russell Mead was on the Federalist Radio Hour yesterday for an unmissable conversation with host Ben Domenech.

The fall of the Syrian city to Assad’s forces marks a grim ending to Pax Americana in the Middle East.

Seismic activity is dropping after state regulators intervened, but their job isn’t done yet.

As we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Soviet Empire, we should remember President Bush 41 and his role in ensuring its peaceful demise.

Advocates of the Iran deal hope that two big commercial contracts can convince Trump to keep the controversial nuclear accord—but it’s not that simple.

The story of Hanukah—the “Sunday School” version, and what really happened.

Glenn Reynolds reminds us that “there’s good to be found even when things are awful”.