Showing strength is different than showing muscle.

The Americans are and remain our best friends, but this is absolutely not right. We can't simply return to business as usual.

Security matters should not be entrusted to people who make decisions without weighing things up.

One should never send soldiers on a mission based on just good will and good intent. Unfortunately, that can mean one has to stand by and watch human rights abuses take place.

Showing strength is different than showing muscle.

There is a connection between the issue of refugees and the battle against the so-called Islamic State.

Political leaders have to withstand headwinds.