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Clifford D. May

Clifford D. May is president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and a columnist for The Washington Times.

Articles by Clifford D. May

Clarence Thomas illustration by Linas Garsys

Clarence Thomas: An exceptional American who defied the odds

By Clifford D. May
Illustration on tyranny around the globe by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

Sanders, Omar not concerned about world’s most oppressive empires

By Clifford D. May
This file image made from video posted on a militant website April 29, 2019, purports to show the leader of the Islamic State group, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, being interviewed by his group's Al-Furqan media outlet. (Al-Furqan media via AP, File)

The end of al-Baghdadi but the Islamic State marches on

By Clifford D. May
Illustration on the Syrian Kurd situation by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

The Kurds are not angels

By Clifford D. May
Illustration on the situation in northern Syria by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

President Trump not ending the endless war in Syria

By Clifford D. May
Columnist George Will, who quit the Republican Party when Mr. Trump won the presidential nomination, went so far as to urge conservatives to vote Democrat in this year's midterm elections to gut the party, which he said had become Mr. Trump's "plaything." (Associated Press/File)

George Will and American power

By Clifford D. May
Illustration on anti-semitism by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

Columbia University celebrates anti-Semitism

By Clifford D. May
Illustration on the difficulties of negotiating with despots by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

Why making deals with despots is difficult

By Clifford D. May
FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2019 file photo, from left, National Security Adviser John Bolton, accompanied by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and President Donald Trump, speaks before Trump signs a National Security Presidential Memorandum to launch the "Women's Global Development and Prosperity" Initiative in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. Trump has fired national security adviser John Bolton. Trump tweeted Tuesday that he told Bolton Monday night that his services were no longer needed at the White House. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

If John Bolton still had the president’s ear, he’d counsel against appeasing Iran

By Clifford D. May
Illustration commemorating 9/11 by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

Another unhappy September 11 anniversary

By Clifford D. May
Illustration by Linas Garsys

The Islamic Republic lashes out

By Clifford D. May
Hong Kong illustration by Linas Garsys

Why Hong Kong has a right to self-determination

By Clifford D. May
Illustration on anti-semitic attacks on Israel by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

The anti-Israel lobby

By Clifford D. May
In Afghanistan, no deal is better than a bad deal

In Afghanistan, no deal is better than a bad deal

By Clifford D. May
Illustration on endless wars by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

Why endless wars can’t be ended

By Clifford D. May
How art imitates life in Ukraine

How art imitates life in Ukraine

By Clifford D. May
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo listens during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Tuesday, July 16, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Getting human rights right

By Clifford D. May
Illusatration on nationalism by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

Who’s afraid of nationalism?

By Clifford D. May
Illustration on the Middle East peace process by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Palestinians’ ‘opportunity of the century’

By Clifford D. May
Illustration on Hong Kong by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

The freedom fighters of Hong Kong

By Clifford D. May

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