Warfighting is becoming more risky as authoritarian regimes modernize their forces. If the United States wants to retain the ability to respond successfully to crises across the globe with a leaner and more cost-effective force, then our leaders must recognize that maintaining control of the air is the starting point for U.S. military supremacy.

Contrary to the opinions of some politicians and judges, federal surveillance of international communication involving American citizens is Constitutional. Its intention is to intercept terrorists and protect Americans.

America will almost certainly suffer further terrorist attacks. We must be prepared to take reasonable steps to protect ourselves.

Obama’s way of war, his “rebalancing” of U.S. strategic priorities, and the damage done to American military power are already being felt in the world.

Even as federal courts balance Fourth Amendment rights with security imperatives, they have upheld a president's "inherent authority" under the Constitution to acquire necessary intelligence.

The FBI istoo large and bureaucratic to effectively fight terrorism.

The U.S. is fighting terror with one hand behind its back by refusing to exploit data-mining tools.

Fortunately, U.S. and European policymakers appear to be headed toward more of a consensus on how to try Islamist terrorists.