Analysis & Commentary

Analysis & Commentary

The Window for Sanctioning Iran Is Closing

Without prompt action, the United States and Europe may soon lose the ability to sanction Iran’s nuclear program effectively. Israel and the United States did Europe and the civilized world a massive favor by striking Iran’s nuclear program and much of the

No, the PLO Isn’t a Person

Excerpt Below: The Supreme Court last week vindicated a common-sense principle: Foreign entities that kill Americans abroad through acts of terror can be held to account in American courts. Fuld v. PLO marks a turning point in a long legal saga.

Why Trump Didn’t Have to Ask Congress Before Striking Iran

President Donald Trump had the authority to order attacks on Iran’s nuclear weapons facilities without seeking congressional approval first. The claim to the contrary by several members of Congress contradicts decades of U.S. practice involving similar military deployments. Although the Constitution reserves to Congress the right

Does Israel Need to Strike Fordow?

Can Israel destroy Iran’s uranium enrichment facility at Fordow? That question is central to the debate about Israel’s ability to knock out Iran’s nuclear program, and whether the United States should join in. It turns out that is the wrong