Only by continuing to act on the high seas as it always has can the United States hope to maintain a system of international rules that serves its own interests. Ratifying UNCLOS could very well have the opposite effect.

The region's ability to police its own waters can come only after governments in the region have stabilized, are capable of managing militaries, and are able to fight piracy.

The deeper problem is that no version of a fiscal union can save Europe or the euro. The principal authority for this proposition is Alexander Hamilton.

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

Preemption is the key to keeping Americans safe from future attacks, so President Obama should point to the successes of the counterterrorism policies that he has continued from his predecessor.

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.

Due to its failings, theForeign Intelligence Surveillance Act should be ammended tomaintain proper checks.

The fight against terrorism is no closer to success today than it was a decade ago when, in the wake of the September 11 terror attacks, President George W. Bush declared a Global War on Terrorism.