In all times and places, “Death before dishonor!” has been the motto of those who have cared more for honor than for life itself, and who have performed daring exploits in honor’s name. Until now.

In today’s Western culture, writes James Bowman in Honor: A History (Encounter...

The Nobel Peace Prize is the world’s most prestigious award, as Jay Nordlinger argues in this erudite and insightful history. He has written not only the go-to reference book for the prize and its laureates but also an important philosophical reflection on the nature of “peace” in modern times.

President Obama launched a blistering attack Tuesday on Rep. Paul Ryan’s “Path to Prosperity” economic and fiscal plan and Mitt Romney’s embrace of it — and Romney responded that night by “hugging” Ryan even tighter.

What exactly do we celebrate on Veterans Day? To be sure, we mean to honor the brave men and women, living and dead, who have fought America’s battles, past and present. But honor them how, and for what? About these matters, we lack a clear national answer.

I am deeply moved and honored more than I can say by this award from my esteemed colleagues and friends at AEI, and especially because of its association with the name and memory of Irving Kristol, a man for all seasons. Irving Kristol was my teacher, editor, mentor, patron, and...

It is all too clear that the holiday's diversion of general revenue from the Social Security trust fund has undermined historical practices and distorted federal budgetary priorities.

At this AEI event in honor of North Korea Freedom Week, Ambassador Robert King, the Obama administration’s special envoy for North Korean Human Rights, remarked on the impact and meaning of recent events in North Korea.

When people, groups, or nations desire democracy, they are driven by national freedom not personal liberty.