Forty years after the fall of Saigon, Washington is still pursuing the same policies that led to the worst defeat in American military history. We never acknowledged, let alone learned, the lessons of that misconceived campaign to "roll back Communism" in Southeast...

The devastating earthquake that hit Nepal, killing over 5,000 people – that we know of at this moment – and injuring many more, has many wondering: why hasn't the Nepalese government been much help? The answer is that Nepal has barely had a government, lo these many...

When the hacking of Sony's computer system produced a brouhaha of ridiculous proportions, the government's pet "experts" were quick to blame North Korea. The rationale: Since Sony was releasing a pretty awful anti-North Korean propaganda film, it was only obvious that...

The income stream of the Clinton Foundation, which includes many millions of dollars from foreign governments and individuals with close links to foreign governments, has created a firestorm of controversy. A forthcoming book, Clinton Cash: The Untold Story of How and...

As buds sprout on long-dormant trees and the first blooms of Spring peek out from their beds, presidential candidates are gearing up for the political season – which is, I fear, already upon us. It therefore behooves us to examine what to make of them: but first it's...

Let's get this straight: Saudi Arabia is Al Qaeda. If there was any doubt about that, the Kingdom's invasion of Yemen makes it plain as day. The Los Angeles Times reports: "A brazen territorial grab by Al Qaeda militants in Yemen – together with a $1-million bank...

There seems to be a “suicide” epidemic afflicting opponents of the current Ukrainian government – nine opposition politicians and two journalists have mysteriously died since the beginning of the year. Here is the timeline of terror that has opponents of the regime...

Why should advocates of limited government support a non-interventionist foreign policy? This web site was founded some 20 years ago by libertarians perplexed and disturbed at the sight of ever-expanding government power over every aspect of our lives. Why, when...

While the Israel lobby is blanketing the US media with propaganda to the effect that Iran cannot be trusted to adhere to the terms of any agreement limiting its nuclear research and development, back in Tel Aviv Bibi and his government know better. Ha'aretz has the...

As I totter into my dotage, and start to fall apart at the seams, I've been spending more time in doctors' offices – and today is one of those days, unfortunately. Yes, I'd much rather be at home writing my column. Indeed I am taking off this week to deal with a...