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…
Trump Talks Tough on Russia and Iran — Is There Substance Behind the Swagger?
President Trump has always had a way with words—some bold, some baffling, some just plain brash. And his recent comments about Russia and Iran hit all three of those categories. But once you brush past the colorful language, there’s actually something worth examining here. Trump is walking a tightrope—part peace broker, part strongman—and the way…
Israel’s Right to Defend Itself, Hezbollah’s Evil Tactics, and the Moral Clarity the World Lacks
Once again, the world is watching another dangerous escalation in the Middle East. On Friday, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) struck southern Beirut—a rare move, and the first time they’ve targeted Lebanon’s capital since November. The strike came after two projectiles were fired into northern Israel from Lebanese territory. The IDF says the target was…
How Trump’s Bluster Lost Greenland — And How to Fix It
Vice President Vance’s recent remarks while speaking at the Pituffik Space Base provided some rare reassurance: he acknowledged Greenland’s right to self-determination and made it clear that the United States would not forcibly annex the territory. That’s a crucial point, and credit where it’s due — Vance’s attempt to clarify that position was wise and…
The Voice of America Shake-Up
When news broke that more than 1,300 Voice of America (VOA) employees were placed on leave and funding was terminated for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and Radio Free Asia (RFA), a lot of folks immediately hit the panic button. Headlines started screaming about “censorship” and “authoritarianism,” but let’s take a breath and actually break…
Truth and Tragedy in Gaza
It’s hard to watch the news coming out of Gaza without feeling a deep sense of sorrow. Israeli forces have resumed ground operations in the Gaza Strip, and the airstrikes have taken a heavy toll on Palestinian lives. War is ugly, brutal, and heart-wrenching, and no one should take lightly the loss of innocent life.…
Putin’s Hypocrisy, Trump’s Diplomacy, and Ukraine’s Survival
In the complex and often contradictory world of international politics, few scenarios highlight hypocrisy more starkly than Russia's stance on the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin's insistence that peace negotiations cannot proceed while Ukraine controls any part of Russia's Kursk region, juxtaposed with Russia's occupation of Ukrainian territory, epitomizes a glaring double standard.…
Restoring U.S. Military Aid to Ukraine: A Vital Course Correction in the Face of Russian Aggression
On Tuesday, the United States and Ukraine issued a joint statement announcing the resumption of U.S. military aid and intelligence sharing. This decision came after Ukraine signaled its willingness to support Washington’s proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia. While the restoration of aid is a step in the right direction, it is also a…
Foreign Aid, Fiscal Responsibility, and a Smarter Way Forward
Foreign aid has always been a hot-button issue in American politics. To some, it represents the best of America—our generosity, leadership, and commitment to helping those in need. To others, it’s an example of out-of-control government spending, too often wasted on corrupt regimes, ineffective programs, and nations that don’t have our best interests at heart.…
Russia’s Hypocrisy: The Myth of Protecting Russian-Speaking Ukrainians
I’ve already debunked two of the most common excuses for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: NATO expansion and “de-Nazification.” Now, let’s tackle another excuse that keeps getting repeated by Moscow and its apologists: 👉 Russia invaded Ukraine to protect Russian-speaking Ukrainians. This claim is Russia’s official justification for its war, but it doesn’t hold up under…
