Muslims cannot be dragged to an embrace of secularism and the liberal values that spring from it. They have to arrive voluntarily at this understanding.

The Obama Administration lacks the vision and nerve to engage Syria effectively.

The West need not fear the Arab uprisings but embrace and support the democratic ideals that lie at the heart of them.

The West should allow the Egyptian revolution to continue even if it means the Muslim Brotherhood will rise.

President Obama should engage the Islamic fundamentalists rising to power.

If President Obama would allow the CIA to do more to help the Syrian rebels, Turkey and even Iraq's Kurds would do more to help finish off the Assad regime.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei leads the efforts to advance Iran's nuclear Daweapons programs and if he succeeds could lead his country to war.

Katulis joined Hisham Melham of Al Arabiya news channel and AEI's Danielle Pletka to discuss the larger implications of Mideast protests, ostensibly over a video produced in the U.S. that negatively portrays the Prophet Mohammad.

The greatest opportunity presented by the Arab uprisings is to help key countries transition from the autocratic governments that permitted terrorist threats to fester alongside endemic poverty, weak governance, and corruption towards a more democratic system.

The Obama administration should examine all levers of influence and work with other nations to send the message that the political transition must move forward for Egypt’s government to have legitimacy and the capacity to play a constructive leadership role in the Middle Eas

The United States must maintain a close partnership with Egypt in advancing regional security and support Egypt’s political and economic transitions toward more effective governance and expanded economic opportunities for its citizens.

Given the strong showing by the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party, it will be important for the United States to maintain engagement going forward, even though the U.S. will not see eye-to-eye with the party on certain issues.