Allowing the military to determine what “extraordinary circumstances” permit disobedience invites insubordination and ineffectualness.

The bureau’s role in shaping U.S. counterterrorism strategy is indispensable—but it needs to adapt and be adequately resourced.

A modern disputation on the power and efficacy of indulgences

One woman’s maddening search for the head of a non-existent federal agency.

Why does the administration keep picking First Amendment fights it can’t possibly win?

Congress can guide and constrain key aspects of U.S. foreign policy through careful legislating and vigorous oversight on sanctions.