As we all remember, President Trump and Vladimir Putin already met once this year: the much-ballyhooed Alaska Summit in August 2025. It was chilly in more ways than one. The meeting produced no binding agreement, no grand peace plan, and no Nobel-worthy handshake moment. But what it did produce was symbolism, lots of it. It…
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…
Europe Must Step Up: The Path to a Real Ukraine Peace Deal
For years, Europe has relied on the United States as the world's policeman, assuming we would foot the bill and send our troops while they focused on social programs, green energy initiatives, and bureaucratic red tape. That model is unsustainable and, frankly, unfair to American taxpayers. Now, with the war in Ukraine dragging on and…
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