Roger I. Zakheim

OPINION February 19

Biden needs to learn from Carter about standing up to our adversaries

It's hard not to see parallels between Presidents Joe Biden and Jimmy Carter. Both had a similar attitude to national defense and faced many similar adversaries. But Carter learned.

OPINION October 20

2 Hamas hostages released isn't enough! We need to bring them all back

2 Hamas hostages released isn't enough! We need to bring them all back. With Israel distracted and diplomacy unlikely to work. US needs a military option to rescue hostages.

OPINION October 12

How America helps Israel win

We know how to help Israel win, but the war will likely take months and many will denounce Israel. Will President Biden and Congress demonstrate the necessary resolve? 

OPINION April 3, 2023

Speaker McCarthy, Taiwan can counter China if they learn from Ronald Reagan

Speaker McCarthy, Taiwan can counter China if they learn from Reagan’s ‘six assurances.’ Those commitments serve as foundation of how to protect our ally.

OPINION October 10, 2022

Ukraine war shows us that old nuclear strategies won't keep us safe and Biden must wake up

Ukraine war shows us that old nuclear strategies won't keep Americans safe as rocket artillery, drones and savvy change battlefields. Biden must wake up.

OPINION December 1, 2021

Our country is skeptical about whether 'America is back,' more uncertain about US global leadership

The American people clearly recognize the threats our country faces but they are increasingly unsure and equivocal about whether or how the United States should lead in the world.