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No Gratitude for Disasters Prevented

In my column for CNN, I discuss heroes who have prevented disasters yet go unremembered: Imagine that some member of Congress back in the 1990s had devoted himself or herself to toughening America against terrorism. He or she had introduced legislation to require airlines to harden their …

Written by David Frum on Monday September 12, 2011

Despite Threats, We're Winning the War on Terror

The reports of a terror threat tied to the 9/11 anniversary were, of course, cause for vigilance. But the particulars of the threat mentioned in media reports, a car bomb, does provide a modicum of evidence that the expensive, costly, oft-mismanaged War on Terror has not been fought for nothing. …

Written by Eli Lehrer on Monday September 12, 2011

UN Indicts Hezbollah

The indictment for the murder of former Lebanese prime minister Rafik Hariri was handed down June 30, but only published today. The tribunal delivered indictments on June 30 against four men that Hezbollah has acknowledged as members of the organization. Nearly no one here expected the …

Written by David Frum on Wednesday August 17, 2011

Norway and the Global War on Terror

The terrible crime in Norway appears confirmed as the vicious work of a Norwegian possessed by some form of far-right politics. Thus far, the killer is reported to have acted alone, although it cannot be excluded that he belong to some small crazed local group. As we grieve for the heart-rendi…

Written by David Frum on Saturday July 23, 2011

Can Conservatives Accept Success in Fighting Terror?

America is winning the War on Terror, but some conservatives seem reluctant to accept the gains they fought so hard to achieve. America is winning the War on Terror. At least by the most visible metrics, that is. As David Frum wrote for FrumForum, the death of Osama bin Laden was the …

Written by Fred Messner on Wednesday June 29, 2011

Terror Returns to Jerusalem

It’s shocking to see how quickly tensions escalate in Israel, and how easily a tenuous calm was shattered by Wednesday’s attack in downtown Jerusalem. It’s shocking to see how quickly tensions escalate in Israel, and how a tenuous calm was so quickly shattered by Wednesday’s terrorist attack in …

Written by Tim Mak on Thursday March 24, 2011

Israel's Low-Profile Security Style

Before arriving in Israel, I imagined I would find a highly militarized state, with checkpoints and guns a common sight. The reality though is quite different. A final thought about Israel: there was certainly a lower level of security in the areas I visited than I would have expected. Before I …

Written by Tim Mak on Tuesday March 22, 2011

The Dems' Afghan War Hypocrisy

It is laughable for the Democrats to criticize President Bush for being cautious about supporting a massive commitment of men and material to Afghanistan in 2001, when so many in their party feel that same way today. Rep. Maurice Hinchey’s claim that President Bush intentionally let Osama Bin …

Written by Brad Schaeffer on Tuesday December 1, 2009

Holder Will Be Held Accountable

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is not some Bond villain, an errant super-criminal finally put behind bars. He led an organized network of foreigners abroad who were at war with us long before KSM's actions pushed us into war with them. For those foreign terrorists, as opposed to their home-grown financier…

Written by Richard Klingler on Thursday November 19, 2009

The Lockerbie Bomber Story Continues to Unravel

The release of the Lockerbie bomber looks increasingly like a deceitful connivance between the British, the Scots and the Libyans. Meanwhile on this side of the Atlantic, an uncurious American press has accepted the Obama administration's account at face value. But given the level of lying in …

Written by David Frum on Sunday September 6, 2009

Still Waiting for Obama's Afghan Strategy

Afghanistan is now Obama’s war. In the past six months, what Obama once called a “good war” has gotten worse. Even Bush cannot be blamed anymore, because it wasn’t this bad when he was immersed in Iraq. The “war” in Afghanistan is getting more lethal. An increasing number are saying it can’t be …

Written by Peter Worthington on Wednesday September 2, 2009

Obama Losing Bipartisan Support for Afghanistan

That the doves on the left are growing tired of the costly war in Afghanistan should not surprise anyone. But now, George Will’s change of heart on Afghanistan indicates that support on the right, particularly amongst realists like Mr. Will, may not be as reliable as the administration may …

Written by Jeb Golinkin on Tuesday September 1, 2009

What a Difference a Year Makes

One year ago, Obama was telling us Iraq was unwinnable and that it was distracting us from Afghanistan. Now President Obama is packing up in Iraq and telling us Afghanistan isn't winnable. President Obama A year ago, this man was telling us the surge wouldn't work, that Iraq was …

Written by Sean Linnane on Tuesday September 1, 2009

Will's Exit from Afghanistan

Anybody who does not share George Will’s frustrations with the Afghan mission has not been paying attention. But that does not mean George Will is right in his call for an American evacuation and a new approach. Anybody who does not share George Will’s frustrations with the Afghan mission has …

Written by David Frum on Tuesday September 1, 2009

Megrahi's Release: Another Shoe Drops

A news report today suggests that while the Obama administration was opposed to the release of al-Megrahi, it made clear that it was open to compromise - such as house arrest in Scotland - rather than implacably opposed, period. The yielding attitude of the Obama administration seems to have …

Written by David Frum on Sunday August 30, 2009

Gaddafi's Son: Bomber's Release No Surprise to U.S. & U.K.

Some telling comments from Gaddafi's son today in the Glasgow Herald . He anticipates deals between Libya and London, declares Lockerbie bomber Megrahi "an innocent man" and claims that the U.S. knew well in advance about Megrahi's release. Some telling comments from Gaddafi's son today in …

Written by Sean Linnane on Friday August 28, 2009

Qaddafi's Gift to Obama

My latest column in The Week tries to analyze what we know - and what we have yet to learn - about the release of the convicted Lockerbie bomber. Luckily for President Obama, nobody is asking many questions on this side of the Atlantic. Or more exactly: nobody is asking any of the questions that …

Written by David Frum on Thursday August 27, 2009