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Clifford D. May

Clifford D. May

cmay123@washingtontimes.com

Clifford D. May is president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and a columnist for The Washington Times. He can be reached at cliff@fdd.org.

Columns by Clifford D. May

The Russia-Ukraine war peace plan illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Fixing Putin’s Russia-Ukraine war peace plan

President Trump is a master multitasker, but I doubt he had time last week to carefully examine the 28-point "peace" plan drafted by Steve Witkoff, his special envoy, and Kirill Dmitriev, Putin's envoy.

November 25, 2025
Socialism in New York City illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

New York, New York, it’s a socialist town

My beat is national security and foreign policy, so I don't usually weigh in on municipal elections, but when the world's foremost capitalist city elects a socialist mayor, I make an exception.

November 18, 2025
War against Christians in Nigeria illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

The war against Christians

"Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria," President Trump asserted on X last week. HIs concern is justified.

November 11, 2025
The United States of America needs energy dominance and independence illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

America needs energy dominance

National security requires energy security. American greatness -- by which I mean the maintenance of American power second to none -- requires more than that. It requires energy dominance.

October 28, 2025
Peace between Israel and the Palestinians illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Gaza celebrates while Hamas prepares for next war

For the past few days, large crowds of healthy, energetic Gazans have been cheering, dancing in the streets and chanting "Allahu akbar!" -- all recorded on their fully charged cellphones.

October 14, 2025