When President Trump tells the Pentagon to dust off the old test tunnels in Nevada, you can almost hear the collective gasp echo from Washington to Geneva. After more than three decades of quiet on the nuclear front, the United States is preparing to “match Russia and China” by restarting nuclear weapons testing. That’s not…
Operation Rising Lion: Just War or Dangerous Gamble?
Yesterday, Israel launched a large-scale military operation known as Operation Rising Lion, targeting several key nuclear and military facilities deep within Iranian territory. These included uranium-enrichment centers at Natanz, ballistic missile stockpiles, and secret research reactors suspected of developing nuclear weapons capabilities. The Israeli Air Force deployed advanced F-35I Adir stealth jets and long-range drones…
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…
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.…
The Gaza Ceasefire Deal: A Conservative Christian Perspective on Peace, Principles, and Pragmatism
The news of a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel is, on the surface, a cause for relief. After 15 months of harrowing bloodshed, with tens of thousands dead and countless lives shattered, it’s difficult not to hope that this deal might offer a reprieve from the suffering. However, beneath this fragile hope lies a…
A Christian Conservative Take on the Fall of Assad in Syria
As news of Bashar al-Assad's ousting in Syria sweeps the globe, we find ourselves staring into the fog of post-revolution uncertainty. For over half a century, Assad’s iron grip exemplified much of what Christians and conservatives alike should oppose: authoritarianism, repression, and the steady persecution of dissenting voices. Yet, the downfall of tyranny doesn’t guarantee…
Land Mines, Putin’s Games, and a Call for Clear Leadership
As an independent Christian conservative, I see the events surrounding the war in Ukraine as a sobering reminder of how messy and morally complex geopolitics can be. The Bible tells us in Matthew 5:9, “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” But peace doesn’t come from looking the other…
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