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.…

Trump’s Tariff Gambit: Strength, Strategy, or Showmanship?

President Trump’s decision to suspend tariffs on Mexico and Canada in exchange for commitments on border security and crime enforcement is a classic example of his America First approach to leadership. Unlike the typical career politicians in Washington—who have spent decades making trade deals that benefit everyone except American workers—Trump has never been afraid to…