One of the dangers of modern geopolitics is that we talk about power almost exclusively in terms of capacity—how many missiles, how much money, how quickly we can move hardware—while forgetting that power, untethered from order and responsibility, has a long track record of going sideways. President Trump’s decision to move forward with a massive…
Power, Responsibility, and the Temptation to Cut Corners
If there’s been a theme running through recent headlines, it’s this: people in power—whether presidents, ministers, or mid-level bureaucrats—love shortcuts. They always sound reasonable in the moment, but they look a lot less brilliant when the dust settles. Take Bangladesh. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her niece Tulip Siddiq just found themselves convicted on…
When the World Feels Like It’s Smoldering
Sometimes the news hits you like a three-alarm fire, a Beltway ambush, and a political meltdown all at once. And lately? We’ve had all three. From a devastating shooting near the White House, to a horrific high-rise inferno in Hong Kong, to Ukraine’s top presidential aide stepping down amid corruption raids, the world feels like…
A World Hungry for Justice, Clarity, and a Little Common Sense
If you look across yesterday’s headlines — from Chile’s political shake-ups to U.S. debates over Epstein files, from Bangladesh’s explosive verdict to America’s military reboot and the messy Comey prosecution — you start noticing a theme: people everywhere are tired of chaos, tired of double-talk, and very, very tired of leaders who think accountability is…
Trump’s China Deal Brings Hope to America’s Heartland
Well, it looks like China’s back at the table and they’re hungry for soybeans again. According to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, China has agreed to buy 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually for the next three years. That’s music to the ears of American farmers who’ve been sweating through trade wars, droughts, and…
Trump’s Nuclear Sub Deal with South Korea
When President Trump announced that the United States would share nuclear-powered submarine technology with South Korea, jaws hit the floor faster than a dropped anchor. It’s not every day that the world’s most guarded military technology gets a ticket across the Pacific. But in classic Trump fashion, it’s a move that’s both audacious and strategic:…
East Timor Joins ASEAN: A Small Country with a Big Lesson for the World
East Timor just made history by becoming the 11th member of ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. That might sound like bureaucratic alphabet soup, but it’s a big deal, both for Asia and for anyone who still believes in freedom, sovereignty, and self-determination. This marks ASEAN’s first expansion since the 1990s, and it welcomes…
Kashmir on the Brink: Seeking Peace in a Region Scarred by History
Once again, the specter of war looms large over South Asia as India and Pakistan teeter on the edge of another major conflict. On the heels of a deadly attack in Kashmir, followed by Indian airstrikes and Pakistani retaliation, the world watches nervously as two nuclear-armed neighbors fan the flames of hostility. It’s not just…
Tariffs, Trade, and Tough Talk: How Should America Respond to China’s Latest Salvo?
Well, here we go again. Another round in the ongoing heavyweight bout between the United States and China. Yesterday, China raised tariffs on American goods to a whopping 125%—a direct response to the U.S. upping its own tariffs to 145%. It’s like watching two toddlers in a sandbox throwing handfuls of gravel at each other…
Another Look at Trump’s Tariffs
President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China are quintessential Trump—bold, disruptive, and unapologetically America First. The man is not afraid to throw down the gauntlet, and his message is clear: secure the border, stop fentanyl, and bring manufacturing back home—or pay the price. The question is, will this work? Will these tariffs…
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