A Critical Look at President Biden’s Defense of the Afghanistan Withdrawal

The war in Afghanistan—the longest in U.S. history—ended with a resounding impact, and its aftershocks continue to ripple across the global stage. President Biden’s recent speech defending his decision to withdraw U.S. troops underscores the immense burden of presidential leadership, especially when navigating life-and-death decisions about war. While the gravity of this moment is undeniable,…

Missed Opportunity: Why Biden’s Block on Nippon Steel’s Bid for U.S. Steel Hurts America

President Biden’s decision to block Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel might seem like a patriotic stand for national security, but let’s take a step back and ask ourselves: did this decision really serve America’s best interests? Spoiler alert—it didn’t. Nippon Steel, Japan’s premier steelmaker, wasn’t looking to strip U.S. Steel down for…