Author Archives: David Grantham
Lessons from Boston and Dallas: We must unite, not divide, in the face of opposition
In a recent article at FOX Business, former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis, who served during the Boston Marathon Bombing in 2013, addressed the Dallas community following the “cowardly attack on 12 of Dallas’ Finest.” He correctly asserted that the … Continue reading
Foxnews – Gen. Mike Flynn, Allen West, Dr. David Grantham: Yes, we can defeat terrorism
This piece originally appeared at Foxnews.com. “The legendary Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu rightly observed generations ago that “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.” But he also taught … Continue reading
Why Divesting in Israel Hurts More than Israel
This piece was co-authored by NCPA research associate Danielle Zaychik: “The self-styled Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement has been seeking to discredit and reverse Israeli policies with respect to the Palestinian Territories since 2005. BDS promotes an international boycott of Israeli … Continue reading
General Flynn goes from the NCPA to the Republican National Convention
General Michael Flynn headlined the Republican National Convention Monday night with a rousing speech that laid out what the next president must do in order to protect the United States and its interests around the globe. His comments echoed those he … Continue reading
How Our Armed Forces Can Have Cost-effective and Efficient Medical Care
Nadeen Wincapaw is a military spouse and volunteer contributor: “Active duty and their families have two basic options for medical care: a “Standard” option and a “Prime” option. The standards functions much like a traditional insurance plan with co-payments and … Continue reading
The Threat From Cyber Jihad
Luke Twombly is a research associate at the NCPA: “It is easy to believe that bombs and bullets are the deadliest weapons in the Islamic State’s arsenal. However, ISIS continues to expand its cyber capabilities and might now be seeking … Continue reading
Why Not Charging Hillary Damages National Security
FBI Director James Comey recommended no criminal charges for Hillary Clinton. According to Comey, there was no precedent to charge Hillary Clinton for all the abuses he outlined in his 15 minute press conference. That’s hard to believe. Comey explained … Continue reading
Eight Reasons Why We Face a National Security Problem
This originally appeared in my townhall column: John Kerry called the Istanbul airport attack a sign of desperation on the part of ISIS. The following observations suggest American leaders are the ones desperately clinging to failed strategies. Choosing symbolism over … Continue reading
Learning From Israel in the Aftermath of Orlando
Danielle Zaychik is a research associate with the NCPA: “As we mourn the victims of the Orlando attack, gun control is once again at the forefront of the political debate. But the solutions should be more geared towards terrorism. Having … Continue reading
Can Sanctions on North Korea Prevent Conflict with China?
Braxton Clark is a research associate for the NCPA: “At a time of increased Chinese militarization in the South China Sea, as well as an onslaught of government-sponsored cyber-attacks against American businesses and government, a door seems to be opening … Continue reading