Authority, Obedience, and the Crisis of Legitimacy in Iran

The ongoing protests in Iran, and the sharp rhetorical clash between Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and U.S. President Donald Trump, expose a regime under acute internal stress and a population that increasingly rejects the moral authority of its rulers. What began as economic unrest driven by inflation, unemployment, and collapsing living standards has matured into…

Debunking Russia’s “De-Nazification” Myth

Yesterday, I dismantled the claim that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was justified by NATO expansion. Today, let’s tackle another major propaganda line: the idea that Ukraine needed to be “de-Nazified.” This claim is not just misleading—it’s a deliberate distortion of history designed to justify a war of aggression. The reality? Ukraine is not a Nazi-controlled…

Why Ukraine Still Matters

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Washington last week with high hopes. He was expecting tough conversations, yes, but also the reinforcement of an alliance that has been critical to Ukraine’s survival. The centerpiece of his visit was supposed to be a minerals deal—one that would give the U.S. a tangible economic stake in Ukraine’s…

Trump, Zelenskyy, and the Weight of War

Yesterday’s White House meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was a high-stakes diplomatic encounter that revealed much about where both leaders—and their respective nations—stand on the war in Ukraine. What was meant to be a discussion on peace and cooperation quickly became a tense and sometimes awkward exchange, as Trump questioned Ukraine’s…

JD Vance Is Right About Europe’s Free Speech Problem—But Let’s Keep the Comparisons Straight

Last week in Munich, Vice President JD Vance made waves with his blunt criticism of Europe’s growing hostility toward free speech. His remarks were direct, unvarnished, and—most importantly—true. He called out the European Union and several of its member states for cracking down on speech under the guise of fighting “hate” and “disinformation.” Predictably, European…

Trump’s Idiotic Embrace of Russian Propaganda on Ukraine

President Trump’s latest attack on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a "dictator" is not just false—it plays directly into Russian propaganda. Worse yet, his reckless rhetoric risks further emboldening Vladimir Putin, the actual dictator in this scenario. The facts of this war are clear: Russia, without provocation, launched a brutal invasion of Ukraine in 2022.…

The TikTok Drama Continues: Trump’s Latest Executive Order Sparks Legal and Ethical Debate

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order delaying the enforcement of a TikTok ban. It’s the latest twist in what feels like an ongoing soap opera of national security, personal vendettas, and big tech intrigue. While this drama might be entertaining, it raises some serious questions for Americans, especially those who value the Constitution,…

The Case for Caution: Weighing the Pros and Cons of Ukraine’s Potential NATO Membership

The question of Ukraine's potential membership in NATO is fraught with moral, geopolitical, and strategic implications. It requires a careful examination of the principles that guide foreign policy, national security, and international alliances, especially as they relate to the values and ideals of sovereignty, peace, and prudence. The Pros of Ukraine Joining NATO Strengthening Global…