The war on terrorism, war in Afghanistan, war with Iraq, and a worldwide culture war: since 9/11, American has been fighting a struggle to preserve freedom, the basis of civilization itself. This archive records The Objectivist Center's philosophical perspective on these conflicts and the troubling issues that lay beneath them. Use the topical links below to connect to our commentaries and to our specially compiled lists of the best analyses on the rest of the web.

The challenge of anti-Modern, anti-Enlightenment values in the Muslim world, in Western intellectual life, and elsewhere. International relations: unilateralism and multilateralism. Homeland security, military tribunals, and other developments in America. 9/11, Al-Qaeda, terrorists, and the roots of terrorism. Afghanistan, Iraq, and what's next.

Newest TOC Commentaries: Edward Hudgins: A Trial for Saddam Hussein Edward Hudgins: 9-11: The Ultimate Philosophy Lesson William Thomas: Objectivity as a Weapon William Thomas: Reflections on the Journalists' War Chatter Edward Hudgins: American Muslims: Cleaning Their Own House William Thomas: Weighing War: How to Think About Iraq and North Korea The Assault on Civilization: TOC's statement on 9/11

Suggested Readings on: the Middle East, Islam, Civil Liberties, etc.

The Center is a philosophical research organization. So it takes no position on issues requiring specialized knowledge or expertise in military strategy, law, or related fields. Our conclusions and recommendations are derived from the philosophy of Objectivism as applied to the publicly known facts. Our aim is to put the troubling events of a many-faceted struggle into perspective, and to help our readers keep in mind the values at stake.