Outside the Beltway

Russia is the most significant geopolitical player actively opposing significant American interests.

Mitt Romney called Russia our “number one geopolitical foe.” Is he right?

An attack on Iran is likely to unleash consequences that we are unprepared to deal with.

No, the Obama Administration is not plotting to nationalize the economy in the name of some “national emergency.”

Despite how it many have seemed in January, Ron Paul’s 2012 Presidential effort is ending just about the same way his 2008 effort did.

There will be no more GOP candidate debates. That’s not necessarily a good thing.

The cause of the pain you’re feeling at the pump has little to do with domestic energy policy.

Is the rhetoric in the war of words between the U. S. and Iran ratcheting up?

47 percent of Americans disapprove of President Obama’s performance.

Rising fuel prices are starting to hurt the President in the polls, but it’s unclear what that means for November.

The notion that the President of the United States can guarantee a given per gallon price of gas is a fantasy (and, quite frankly, a lie).

There are all manner of myths that are held by supporters of both parties. Debunking them is not the role for presidential aspirants.

Did Ronald Reagan’s impending inauguration help get our hostages released after 444 days?

The differences between the parties when it comes to Iran are far less substantial than the candidate’s rhetoric would suggest.

Mitt Romney outlines his plan for dealing with Iran.

Arizona’s senior Senator want’s to bomb Syria.

Peter Berkowitz has presented a flawed legal argument for attacking Iran.

The GOP has sold its soul.

The Bactrian To The Future Edition OTB Caption Contest^TM is now over.

This is one of the most draw-droppingly stupid 29 seconds I have experienced in some time.

Last night’s debate may have been the last one. It was also the least informative.

Will louder threats move the Iranian regime to back down?

Prices are rising at the pump, and the candidates for President are starting to notice.

The ACME Corporation Edition OTB Caption Contest^TM is now over.

As they did four years, ago the New York Giants will get a parade in New York City today. Some are wondering when Iraq War vets will get theirs.

We need to have opinions on a subject as serious as war with Iran.

The January jobs report was the best we’ve seen in more than three years.

The GOP Balloon Release Edition OTB Caption Contest^TM is now over.

Mitt Romney’s view of the ideal relationship between the United States and Israel is, at the very least. quite odd, and, potentially, dangerous.

Censorship or sound business practice?

The truth about a Second Obama Term is that it likely wouldn’t be all that remarkable.

Higher gas prices in the spring could have an impact on the economy, and the election.

How far should the press go in challenging assertions by politicians?

Last night, Ron Paul decided it was a good idea to bring back the ghosts of the Vietnam War era.

Philip Hammond addressed the Atlantic Council this morning in advance of a meeting with Leon Panetta.

Rick Santorum’s foreign policy positions are troubling in many respects.

The Unsafe At Any Speed Edition OTB Caption Contest^TM is now over.

To Republicans, even thinking about engaging in diplomacy is enough to accuse the President of appeasement.

Bernard Finel argues that those of us arguing against war in Iran are doing it wrong. He’s right.

So, what’s next?