Freeze or Full Stop? Dealing with Iran’s Nukes

Let’s not beat around the sand dune—Iran with nukes is a problem. A big one. It's like handing a matchbook to a kid playing in a fireworks factory and saying, “Now be responsible.” For decades, Iran’s ruling regime has made its intentions clear: exporting Islamic revolution, wiping Israel off the map, destabilizing the Middle East,…

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…

Hamas’ Cruelty on Full Display: A Wake-Up Call for the West

The latest display of Hamas' depravity—the public spectacle of returning hostage remains, some mislabeled, others locked in coffins with missing keys, all while Palestinian crowds cheered—should erase any lingering illusions about who and what Israel is fighting. This was not an act of war; it was an act of raw, calculated evil. The sheer cruelty…

Ukraine, Sovereignty, and America’s Role

Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s recent meeting with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance at the Munich Security Conference revealed several key points about the ongoing war in Ukraine, America’s role, and the deepening divide between European and American approaches to the conflict. The demand for security guarantees before any negotiations with Vladimir Putin underscores both Ukraine’s vulnerability and…

Trump, Putin, and Ukraine: A Hard Line Is the Only Line

President Trump’s recent diplomatic outreach to both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky has ignited fierce debate. On one hand, peace is always preferable to war, and bringing the Russia-Ukraine conflict to an end is a worthy goal. On the other hand, peace must not come at the cost of rewarding Putin for his unprovoked aggression.…

Sovereignty, Stewardship, and the Limits of Expansionism

As an independent Christian conservative, I value the principles of sovereignty, stewardship, and prudence. These are foundational to both governance and biblical wisdom. When news broke of Donald Trump Jr.'s visit to Greenland and President-elect Donald Trump's musings about territorial expansion, it left many of us shaking our heads—equal parts incredulous and entertained. But let’s…