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Max Boot argues that Russian assistance to Syria means it's time for the United States to change its policy.

Max Boot says that the United States should consider tougher actions against the Syrian government.

Max Boot argues that Obama's daring bin Laden raid now looks like turning point toward weaker policies.

Max Boot argues that the only way the Taliban can shoot their way back into power is if the United States abandons Afghanistan.

Despite the last week's setbacks, Max Boot argues for a firm commitment to a future U.S. presence in Afghanistan.

Max Boot says military action in Syria needs to be carefully thought through, but the Obama administration should not allow itself to be paralyzed by the Pentagon's reluctance to intervene in Syria.

Max Boot argues that despite the recent protests over the burning of Qurans, Afghans do not want a return of the Taliban--and they don't hate America.

Max Boot says cutting spending on Afghan forces is penny wise and war foolish.

Max Boot argues that the current plan to downsize the U.S. military is a repeat of past mistakes.

Captain Bradley S. Russell, USN and Max Boot argue that Iran must realize that by initiating direct hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz, it risks American retaliation against their covert nuclear-weapons program.

Max Boot says that by pulling out U.S. troops from Iraq prematurely--against the advice of military commanders --President Obama has made another war there more likely.

Max Boot says U.S. leadership is needed to galvanize a coalition for effective action against the Assad regime in Syria.

Max Boot says the West is still failing to face up to the growing threat from the Islamic Republic.

Max Boot says the end of the U.S. military mission in Iraq is not a triumph but a defeat for the United States.

Max Boot argues that Iran is unmistakably behind the plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador.

Max Boot says the initial U.S. victory in Afghanistan has been undone by complacency.

Max Boot says the death of Anwar al-Awlaki is a fleeting victory without stability in Yemen.

Max Boot says Senate opposition to a U.S. ambassador to Syria is understandable but misguided.

Max Boot says that while Qaddafi has fallen in Libya, it is too soon to tell whether Operation Unified Protector is a success.

Max Boot says the fall of Muammar al-Qaddafi will create a dangerous situation in Libya, and NATO and the UN will likely have to send economic aid and peacekeeping troops.