Topic: Foreign Affairs

Marco Rubio Drops the Hammer July 10, 2025 Charlton Allen Francesca Albanese, the UN boss trying to turn the ICC into an anti-American, anti-Israeli star chamber, hit with heavy sanctions.
Trump sends Brazil something more persuasive than a stern warning over its lawfare July 10, 2025 Monica Showalter Tariffs to force leftist-ruled democracies to clean up their act is something George Bush could only have dreamed of.
Trump’s Path to World Peace: American Strength and Economic Partnership June 30, 2025 William Sullivan Trump isn't given the credit he deserves.
Impeach for Peace? The Strike Worked—That’s the Left’s Problem June 27, 2025 Charlton Allen They’d rather echo Tehran than admit Trump was right.
The Fulbright Program: A Legacy Undermined by Democrat Policies June 27, 2025 Mike Robertson The Fulbright Program was once a vital instrument for global engagement, but its potential is being squandered.
Buried News: President Trump ends Africa’s deadliest war June 28, 2025 Wendy Kinney Trump did what the United Nations and previous administrations could not.
Secretary Hegseth rages at the media June 27, 2025 Susan Quinn The media pounces on bad intel for their agenda, and Hegseth takes them to task.
The War Powers Narrative Is False—And the Constitution Proves It June 24, 2025 Charlton Allen Trump acted lawfully, decisively, and with precedent on his side—despite partisan claims that defy both the Constitution and common sense.
I hope I’m wrong about Trump bombing Iran June 23, 2025 Shawn A. Means A concerned citizen offers uncomfortable truths.
Another region where Trump’s talents can solve problems June 19, 2025 Anila Ali We have the Abraham Accords already. Now we need another version.
Another region where Trump’s talents can solve problems June 19, 2025 Wajid Ali Syed We have the Abraham Accords already. Now we need another version.
Limiting our role in Iran June 20, 2025 Bill Ponton If the Iranian regime does fall, the best strategy is to sit back and observe what emerges in the aftermath of the Ayatollah’s demise.
Saving Persia from Iran June 20, 2025 G. Murphy Donovan To ignore the Iranian nuclear threat, would be to repeat the Clinton era Pakistan folly.
Trump, Macron, and Starmer at the G7: How do you like me now? June 17, 2025 Noel S. Williams French President Emmanuel Macron continues to marginalize himself, even as Trump makes beneficial deals.
16,658 days June 13, 2025 Nick Lopez The Iranian thugs who took American diplomats hostage in 1979 were never punished ... until perhaps now. God bless Israel!
MAGA is MEGA, too June 9, 2025 Matthew G. Andersson Trump is having a profound influence on a new Europe.
Why Replacing Morgan Ortagus Could Undermine U.S. Efforts Against Hezbollah and Lebanon’s Stability June 3, 2025 Yassin Fawaz Ortagus’s possible replacement is more than just a personnel change; it reflects a potential shift in U.S. policy at a time when clear leadership is desperately needed.
Good news for conservatives from Poland’s presidential election June 2, 2025 John M. Grondelski  Nawrocki’s election continues the winning global run of conservative leaders intent on protecting their national identities, borders, and values. 
A Government Adrift: Labour’s Strategic Myopia and the Erosion of Britain's Overseas Territories May 30, 2025 Bepi Pezzulli From Chagos to Gibraltar to the Falklands, the Starmer government risks undermining the U.K.’s (and the U.S.’s) strategic footholds for the sake of a fragile EU reset.
Trump Is Right to Back Ukraine—But It is Time for Europe to Lead May 30, 2025 Robert L. Maginnis President Trump understands what many in the foreign policy establishment do not: America’s strength is not infinite.
China’s Covert Pursuit of Global Dominance May 26, 2025 Janet Levy With the dragon, and especially with Xi, it’s never about Taiwan, or Pakistan, or Iran, or any other country; it is always about Tianxia.
On Peace, Commerce, and Trump’s Foreign Policy May 26, 2025 Rick Whitaker The antidote to war is not peace.  The antidote to war is commerce.
The Chagos Affair: A treaty halted, a government exposed May 22, 2025 Bepi Pezzulli An emergency order from a British court now forces the government to answer in public for what it tried to deliver in private.
For Israel, enemies abound May 20, 2025 Lynne Lechter Who do Canada, France, and the United Kingdom think they are? They have some gall to tell Israel when to stop the war. They talk of consequences. 
Don’t Deep-Six Foreign Investment May 18, 2025 Gary Sumihiro It’s essential to be cautious when we consider direct foreign investment in American firms and technologies. But we can’t dispense with it altogether.
Restructuring US Foreign Aid: A Practioner’s View May 16, 2025 Rick Whitaker We know from DOGE how not to run USAID. What would the functional version look like?
President Trump in One Word May 16, 2025 Richard Blakley After a whirlwind tour across the Middle East, Trump the business man negotiated trillions for American companies.
Air Force One, President Trump … and The Art of the Deal May 15, 2025 Ned Barnett What's really behind the Qatari aircraft deal.
Trump’s Middle East Triumph: Prosperity over proxy wars May 15, 2025 Joseph Ford Cotto President Trump’s visit to Riyadh may prove to be one of the most consequential foreign policy moments of his presidency.
Trump's underlying message to South Africa's government: You're a fourth-world dump May 13, 2025 Monica Showalter Trump's acceptance of white South African farmers is a way of telling the puffed-up satraps of South Africa's failing democracy that they're not in the big leagues.
Trump's China trade deal is a good start May 12, 2025 Monica Showalter Trump's team had just a weekend to do it, and managed to do it in a weekend.
A Canada-China embrace? May 10, 2025 Eric Utter Bad deal for Canada. And all to Get Trump.
About that spying-on-Denmark hysteria May 9, 2025 Stephen Helgesen All nations spy on each other.
About that renaming of the 'Persian Gulf' ... May 8, 2025 Amil Imani An anti-mullah Persian-American is furious about President Trump's move to rename the 'Persian Gulf' the 'Arabian Gulf' to please the region's sheiks and spite the Iranian mullahs.
A Visitor’s Reflection on the Vietnam War May 6, 2025 William Levin For anyone of my generation, Vietnam was not a war. It was the war. But how do the Vietnamese see it?
Strange bedfellows from Trump’s trade war May 1, 2025 William A. Owens China, Japan, and South Korea are finding themselves closer than usual, at least economically.
Strange bedfellows from Trump’s trade war May 1, 2025 Barry W. Poulson China, Japan, and South Korea are finding themselves closer than usual, at least economically.
Démarche to Europe: The Harder You Push Us, the More We Push Back April 28, 2025 Stephen Helgesen Every day, the media in several European nations bring out their "America experts" who routinely characterize the U.S. as an example of everything that is wrong with the world.
Spain's big blackout came less than week after it went full green on electricity April 28, 2025 Monica Showalter Spain went to net zero on Monday. It wasn't pretty.
The real goal of Trump’s tariff war April 26, 2025 Joseph Kulve Yes, the focus is on China, but not in the way most people think.
Tim Walz: helping China colonize Minnesota? April 22, 2025 Mike McDaniel Perhaps under President Trump, we might thoroughly investigate Walz’s support for the CCP?
What’s next for Syria? April 22, 2025 Joseph Puder A lot of squabbling lately in that bedeviled part of the world.
Bukele turns his troll power towards Maduro, offers him an exchange April 21, 2025 Monica Showalter He's lays down a plan to expose Maduro's hypocrisy.
President Trump Fights Back April 17, 2025 Eric Holmes To really understand Trump’s tariffs, we have to understand the relationship between the U.S. and China.
President Trump Fights Back April 17, 2025 Dean Chang To really understand Trump’s tariffs, we have to understand the relationship between the U.S. and China.
Make Greenland tradeable? April 15, 2025 Stephen Helgesen How about making Greenland a free trade zone?
Remembering the great Mario Vargas Llosa -- RIP April 14, 2025 Monica Showalter Terror of Marxist dictators, and a kind and engaging person.
'Little dictator' Ortega cancels Holy Week processions in Nicaragua April 15, 2025 Monica Showalter Where is the pope and Ortega's past religious collaborators?
Announcing the New World Trading Order April 9, 2025 Stephen Helgesen Draconian tariff regimes trigger the rise of black and gray markets. There are problems with that ...
The Price of Reciprocity: Why President Trump’s Tariffs Make Strategic Sense April 4, 2025 Bepi Pezzulli President Trump’s concern lies not with international trade in itself but with the systemic manipulation that has come to define it.
Greenland: How Trump Can Deal with the Raging Danes to America's Advantage April 4, 2025 Stephen Helgesen Call it a "Greenland Action Plan," or, "'pulling stones from the ice.'
Smart nations lining up for tariff deals with President Trump -- and you can just tell which ones they are April 4, 2025 Monica Showalter Lining up for deals is a sign of good things ahead from these countries.
French right-wing leader Le Pen banned from running for office April 1, 2025 Wendi Strauch Mahoney The judge insists that Marine Le Pen is at the center of a massive corruption scheme. Le Pen counters that the French Deep State is attacking democracy.
The case for Alberta as the 51st US state April 1, 2025 Warren Kindzierski Donald Trump would benefit from an alliance with this conservative Canadian province.
One outrage after another: Europe is lost April 1, 2025 Eric Utter From banning Marine Le Pen from the French presidency to negating Romania's election, Europe is a mess.
Canada Embraces European Suicide March 29, 2025 J.B. Shurk Patriotic Canadians are swallowing poison.
Bob Lighthizer’s case for tariffs March 31, 2025 Earick Ward President Trump’s adviser speaks to Tucker Carlson and explains the rationale behind the tariffs.
Amid disaster, watch Bangkok clean up and rebuild March 28, 2025 Monica Showalter If history is any indication, the people of Thailand will get right down to business and clear the damage from their tragic earthquake to rebuild.
The Witkoff Warning: Will Jordan’s King Fall? March 25, 2025 Mudar Zahran Syria proved that even an established regime isn’t guaranteed to be here tomorrow.
Payback: J.D. Vance calmly gives Denmark a real reason to be paranoid since they're asking for it March 26, 2025 Monica Showalter They had their chance to be hospitable to Mrs. Vance and talk dogs. They were rude instead. So now they get a visit from J.D. to a Greenlandic U.S. military base and can only wonder what he is talking about.
Who will thaw the Arctic? March 26, 2025 Edward Lozansky Arctic development could be a point of cooperation between historic antagonists Russia and the USA.
In Denmark, Americans have become 'the deplorables' March 26, 2025 Stephen Helgesen What? No dog-sled race attendance in Greenland now?
Is Australia Set to Become a Security Threat for the United States? March 24, 2025 Michael Dundee Australia's 'Asianization' direction is problematic, given China's demands of fealty from its overseas communities.
Eurologic: Danes, other Europeans, vow to fight back against America by ... not buying their arms March 24, 2025 Monica Showalter They also say that Trump is going to sic the Russians on them -- as if buying Greenland were not about countering the Russians.
Whitewashing the Democrats' Fence March 22, 2025 Stephen Helgesen Of Carville, the Danish, Greenland, the Democrats, and tariffs ...
Beware the Isolationists March 17, 2025 Douglas Schwartz Isolationism, the shallow pretension America can safely cower behind its borders, is dangerously naive. 
Silence over Syria March 19, 2025 Penny Nance Unimaginable suffering is afflicting Christians in Syria now. No one seems to want to talk about it.
Cultural mishaps lead to wrecked foreign policy March 19, 2025 Harold Goldmeier Remember Volodymyr Zelensky? He’s a good example of the case for attentive communication with foreigners.
Markets respond: Trumpian peace in Russo-Ukrainian war is in the bag March 17, 2025 Olivia Murray The rouble rallies, and hedge funds move to buy up Russian assets.
Global Relations beyond the Prime Directive March 15, 2025 Kathryn Homoki America has to move beyond Star Trek if we’re going to function as a 21st-century global player.
Bacha Bazi still being practiced in Afghanistan; young boys sexually abused March 16, 2025 Eric Utter Is this why certain radical transgender activist groups have such an affinity for Hamas and other terrorist groups?
UN judge convicted of forcing a woman into indentured servitude March 16, 2025 Eric Utter A human-rights fellow, no less, at you-guessed-it, Columbia University, too.
NATO, Ukraine, and the War Hawks’ Pixie Dust Playbook March 12, 2025 Charlton Allen They aren’t working for peace; they are preparing for war.
The Danes and the Greenlanders: How They See Trump's America March 12, 2025 Stephen Helgesen The Danes are in danger of losing their good old-fashioned judgment, especially when it comes to the U.S.A. and its people.
A Friend for Trump in Italy March 11, 2025 S.R. Piccoli Giorgia Meloni is definitely a different head of state from the others of Europe.
Trump’s Digital Fort Knox: Bitcoin, the Dollar, and America’s Financial Future March 11, 2025 Bepi Pezzulli President Trump isn’t just stockpiling Bitcoin—he’s weaponizing it.
Surprise! Greenland election goes Trump's way March 12, 2025 Monica Showalter Surprise, surprise for Denmark -- seems a lot of Greenlanders like Trump's idea.
Syria: The graveyard of Christianity March 11, 2025 Wendy Kinney And the West is complicit.
The Folly in Aggressive NATO Expansion in the Post-Soviet Era March 10, 2025 William Sullivan George Kennan had some useful and farsighted observations.  
Unleashing American Competitiveness: Trump and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act March 5, 2025 Ian Oxnevad Unshackling private American companies from the FCPA is one step in leveling the playing field with China.
Active-duty soldiers indicted for disclosing sensitive government info to China March 8, 2025 Wendi Strauch Mahoney The DOJ decried the ‘persistent and increasing foreign intelligence threat facing our Army and nation.’
The Peril of Modern Entanglements March 5, 2025 Ronald Beaty A conservative reclamation of George Washington’s wisdom.
Rubio’s Rise: Can He Steer Trump’s Foreign Policy Vision? March 4, 2025 Allen Gindler One hopes that Rubio’s core principles will fuse with Trump’s bold style to form a ‘good cop, bad cop’ partnership.
Trump must take on China’s vape smugglers March 6, 2025 William George Enabling public oversight of China-originating shipments, and ensuring access to American-made FDA approved vaping devices are not just matters of trade policy—they’re vital steps to safeguarding our nation’s health and security.
Is ‘Peace’ a Dirty Word? March 4, 2025 Joe Fried The car keys, or in this case the enormous military arsenal of the United States, must be taken away before Zelenskyy will negotiate seriously.
An Empire Without Benefits March 5, 2025 Civis Americanus Rudyard Kipling recognized much in this phenomenon well.
Reuters takes USAID money, attacks India March 4, 2025 John Rossomando India is a vital U.S. ally. So why is a leftist news service smearing it as a cybercrime hub?
No More Globalist Delusions: Ukraine’s War Strategy Has Failed March 3, 2025 Charlton Allen Trump’s response? No more blank checks. No more globalist wars. No more illusions—America First.
Canada, Europe diss, threaten U.S. March 3, 2025 Eric Utter Sadly, I have started losing that affinity I have for Canada and Europe.
Why Arab Countries Do Not Want Gazans February 28, 2025 Mudar Zahran If the world is serious about ending Palestinian suffering, it must hold Arab rulers accountable for deliberately sustaining this conflict.
Vanceism and Post-USAID American Foreign Politics — Implications for Georgia February 28, 2025 Peter Kranitz A new era of U.S. foreign politics introduced to Europe by Vice President J. D. Vance at the Munich Security Conference will have a ripple effect, across Europe and beyond.
Z-Man KOs himself February 28, 2025 J.B. Shurk All Zelensky had to do was sign on the dotted line. Instead...
Zelensky’s path to political and military success: Insert foot in mouth, shoot foot – then pick a fight with Trump and Vance … in public March 1, 2025 Ned Barnett One of these days, people will figure out that it doesn’t pay to pick a fight, especially in public, with President Donald Trump. 
Cartels are daring Trump to go ISIS on them February 26, 2025 Mike McDaniel Obliterating brazen and openly operating terrorist organizations just across the border will be far less difficult for our military than doing it in foreign lands.
Bipartisan congressional resolution supports Iranian resistance and democratic change February 27, 2025 Hassan Mahmoudi Yesterday, a coalition of over 150 bipartisan U.S. lawmakers introduced House Resolution 166, reaffirming their support for the Iranian people’s struggle for regime change. 
A Possible End to the War in Ukraine February 25, 2025 Igor Mandel Trump and Europe will doubtless see this as a great victory, but some ugliness will remain.
Why Ukraine Is Cautious February 25, 2025 Allen Gindler Donald Trump is making promises, but Volodymyr Zelensky is wondering what they’re worth.
Can Trump Make Europe Relevant Again? February 25, 2025 Charlton Allen Europe’s long vacation from history is ending. Or is it?
No, President Zelenskyy and the EU, you don’t dictate American foreign policy February 26, 2025 Charlton Allen It’s time to reclaim American foreign policy—for America’s interests—not Kyiv’s, not Brussels’s, and certainly not the globalist elite.
A lesson in great power politics February 25, 2025 Bill Ponton Although Western intelligentsia refuse to let go of the Munich appeasement narrative, with one phone call to Putin, Trump has put a dagger in it.
If Trump Wants Canada, Here’s How He Gets It February 21, 2025 Lawrence Solomon Once it becomes clear that Alberta is leaving Canada, opposition in the rest of Canada to joining the U.S. will quickly collapse.
The Zeitgeist passes Germany by with these election results February 24, 2025 Monica Showalter One hopes it is not too late for them to join Italy and make their country great again.
The Pence pounce February 22, 2025 Todd Baumann The old V.P. needs to get a grip.
JD Vance Asks: What Has Europe Become? February 21, 2025 Twilight Patriot ‘What are you defending yourselves for?’ It’s a good question.
Qatar: The hidden enemy February 21, 2025 Joseph Puder Qatar uses the soft power of cash to subvert American institution on behalf of Islamic triumphalism.
Make Jordan Palestinian Again February 21, 2025 Mudar Zahran President Trump’s proposal for resettling Gazans in other countries brought to the forefront a long-forgotten truth.
Can we revisit Munich’s not-so-great reputation? February 21, 2025 Edward Lozansky The city tends to come with a bad connotation, but J.D. Vance has done some work to fix things.
Europeans who love freedom have a friend in the White House February 21, 2025 J.B. Shurk The European Union has become the ‘politically correct’ reformulation of the old Soviet Union.
Tantalizing tidbits — Five recent news stories in short form February 20, 2025 Eric Utter News is breaking at lightning speed these days, so here are my top five stories, along with my comments.
Trump resurrects Kissinger February 20, 2025 Frank Hawkins This is big-boy foreign policy politics. It’s not for the faint of heart.
What’s behind Arab rejection of Trump’s plan for Gaza February 18, 2025 Joseph Puder Improving the lives of Gazans is Trump’s real intention — not some conspiracy cooked up by many Arab leaders.
For a European Defense Force to work, the army of one must be the army of all February 17, 2025 Stephen Helgesen Some Europeans are talking about a European Defense Force. It won't be easy.
Reza Pahlavi at CPAC? Big mistake February 15, 2025 Majid Rafizadeh A conference that cherishes democratic values should not have the son of the deposed Shah of Iran as a speaker.
EU elites pan Vance’s speech, welcome terror and dissolution February 16, 2025 Eric Utter One called Vance's speech "silly and immature."
USAID’s Samantha Power: From journalist to global power broker—without accountability February 14, 2025 Charlton Allen Power was never an outsider—she was an entrenched member of the Obama-Biden foreign policy machine.
Are the Gazans tired of winning yet? February 12, 2025 Deborah C. Tyler Maybe it’s time for this wretched people to move on.
Gaza Gaza Gaza February 10, 2025 Kenneth R. Timmerman Trump is right: the Middle East mold of the past 78 years must be broken.
Vatican wades into U.S. politics prescribing USAID policy positions for President Trump February 11, 2025 Monica Showalter They seem to think U.S. taxpayer money is their money.
When Tyrants Hijack Human Rights February 4, 2025 Charlton Allen For now, the UN’s human rights gala in Hangzhou stands as a grim reminder of how far the world has fallen from its ideals.
A relationship Israel can’t afford to ignore February 7, 2025 Vladimir Khanin This country, little known to Americans, could make or break Israel’s success.
USAID Down, Now Let’s Get Rid of DRL February 5, 2025 John M. Grondelski Trump is on a roll. Let’s keep it going.
Assessing Trump’s Gaza ‘Riviera’ proposal February 7, 2025 Robert L. Maginnis Whether it’s a Trumpian bluff or he’s being serious, the suggestion requires careful attention.
The Necessity of American Empire February 6, 2025 Bruce Gilley Manifest Destiny and all its events associated with it are well worth revisiting.
The USAID boondoggle: fully exposed and unraveling February 6, 2025 Charlton Allen USAID is a creature of executive order, and the duly elected president has every right and every authority to shut it down.
Needed: A name and shame law! February 6, 2025 M. Walter This USAID scandal really should be the last straw.
Ukraine’s Rare Earth and Realpolitik February 4, 2025 Charlton Allen This Trump Doctrine is the realpolitik of the 21st century—a world where economic leverage is as vital as military power.
Venezuela, Panama, Mexico, Canada: Tired of all the winning? February 3, 2025 Monica Showalter Yes, Trump is winning and so is the U.S. But actually, the other countries are winning with these deals, too. Win, win, win, win, win.
Petro's latest Wile-e-Coyote scheme to get back at Trump January 31, 2025 Monica Showalter Petro effectively says 'thank you, may I have another?'
Petro caves in completely to Trump over migrant repatriation flights January 27, 2025 Monica Showalter He jacked around with Trump and found out the hard way what that meant.
Trump thrashed socialist loudmouth Petro, but you'd never know it from the mainstream media coverage January 27, 2025 Monica Showalter The Colombian press is the place to go to see just how devastating Trump's takedown of its melting down president really was.
Thousands of Colombians protest leftist leader Petro who jacked with Trump over deportation flights; Petro spews crazed rants on X January 26, 2025 Monica Showalter The recrudescence of the perfect Latin American Idiot, melting down from Trump Derangement Syndrome before our very eyes.
Colombia’s president refuses deportation flights. Trump starts making an example of him January 26, 2025 Monica Showalter Colombia's clown president decided to FAFO on deportation flights and got it good.  
Can Trump make peace with Russia? January 25, 2025 Edward Lozansky The world waits with bated breath.
The U.S. Should Claim Territory in Antarctica January 19, 2025 Zachary Leshin Some observations from a former congressional staffer about how practically and viably this could be done.
If Trump wants to acquire Greenland, he needs to act immediately January 20, 2025 Shawn Hodges There may be other buyers, now that the issue has come to the fore.
The rape of Europa, approved by its leaders January 19, 2025 Eric Utter In Britain alone, the focus isn't on stopping rapes, but on stopping criticism of the rapes, even from the U.S.
Will Erdoğan build a Sunni crescent next door to Israel? January 18, 2025 Joseph Puder You’d think Israel would celebrate regime change in Syria. But Turkey makes the situation more complicated than that.
Venezuela to ‘liberate’ Puerto Rico? January 16, 2025 Stu Tarlowe ¡Buena suerte, Pendejos!
After threats to invade Puerto Rico, President Trump should make an example of Maduro January 15, 2025 Monica Showalter If Maduro wants to invade Puerto Rico, Trump ought to take him out.  
Greenland: A Reminder of Why Trump was Elected January 12, 2025 Stephen Helgesen Some musings as to why Trump is so interested in Greenland.
Let's update world maps to reflect American greatness January 9, 2025 Noel S. Williams Some tongue-in-cheek ideas for renaming places to make America great again.
Statehood for Canada is not a great idea January 8, 2025 Robert Arvay But there are certainly advantages to a closer relationship with our northern neighbor.
The Gulf of America? January 8, 2025 Ronald Beaty Here is a case to rename the Gulf of Mexico.
Chinese Footprints in a Moroccan Seaport January 6, 2025 John F. Di Leo China has proven itself the world’s expert at using the tools of capitalism in the service of Chinese communism.
Trump to fly to Greenland? January 6, 2025 Monica Showalter Trump has always been a showman. But thus far, it seems he's just sending Don, Jr.
Greenland: For sale, for rent or for lease? January 5, 2025 Stephen Helgesen For self-rule, Greenland has a lot of options.
Communist lights out! December 29, 2024 Mike McDaniel Happy New Year, comrades.
Ireland versus Israel December 27, 2024 Eileen F. Toplansky Relations between the Emerald Isle and the Jewish state are deteriorating fast.
Three reasons to think Trump is serious about re-taking the Panama Canal December 26, 2024 Monica Showalter So what do Trump and Elon talk about in their inseparable sessions?
Ireland is not antisemitic -- it is foolish December 26, 2024 Mike Konrad What's gotten into the Irish?
Can Egypt be trusted? December 26, 2024 Joseph Puder The United States and Israel both should think hard about the intricacies of their relationship with Egypt.
A new look at the Panama Canal December 26, 2024 Ronald Beaty This emblem of American ingenuity and strategic prowess must be preserved for future generations.
Romania and the Iranization of the West December 21, 2024 Twilight Patriot A Western nation just killed democracy, and no one who is supposed to care about this sort of thing does.
Biden Leaving a Steaming Pile of Syria Under Trump’s Christmas Tree December 23, 2024 Brian C. Joondeph Biden is leaving a trail of mayhem for President Trump to clean up.
Trump’s historic chance to bring peace December 21, 2024 Edward Lozansky Can the once and future president pull off a miracle in Ukraine?
Immigration-loving Merkel’s mind-blowing new book December 21, 2024 Frank Friday Could this woman possibly be more out of touch?
Trump 2.0’s impact on social mobility: the good, the bad, and the uncertain December 20, 2024 Justin Callais While it is in vogue to discuss reckless government spending and much is in fact wasted, the truth is that most federal spending won’t be fair game for Trump.
Notre Dame and Trump December 9, 2024 Evelyne Joslain Can we speak of a double resurrection?
President Trump's Paris visit for the reopening of Notre-Dame cathedral reminds us that appearance matters December 8, 2024 Rajan Laad In politics and diplomacy, appearance isn't everything, but it certainly holds weight.
The U.S., Russia, and China, are the new power axis December 7, 2024 Matthew G. Andersson Russia and China understand this. The U.S. does not.
Is Damascus going down? December 6, 2024 Monica Showalter Signs mount that it's going down.
Citizens are pushing back against globalist control in a 'great awakening' December 6, 2024 Kevin Finn From the U.S., to the U.K., to France, to Italy, and more, citizens are rejecting the old globalist certainties.
Will Trump really end the Ukraine war in 24 hours? December 4, 2024 Edward Lozansky The people he’s appointing to get it done provoke mixed feelings.
Trump to attend re-opening of Notre Dame cathedral in Paris -- while Biden sits at home December 3, 2024 Monica Showalter President Trump being presidential in recognition of a great event -- as Joe Biden sits another one out.
Making Greenland Great Again? December 1, 2024 Stephen Helgesen A little background on President Trump's idea of purchasing Greenland.
Rusted Roots November 29, 2024 Jonathan Barnes U.S. Steel forgot about its rust, and its roots, and allowing the sale to Japan-based Nippon will bring an infusion of much-needed self-awareness.
The ICC insults Joe Biden and America November 23, 2024 Mike McDaniel This latest antisemitic ploy is a slap at civilization itself, and very much another insult to Joe Biden who has faded so fast he’s virtually transparent.
Trump has already begun to govern! November 29, 2024 Susan Quinn Idle threats are not in Trump’s repertoire, so expect fireworks the day he takes office.
Trump is even more right about Russia November 27, 2024 Matthew G. Andersson Trump and Putin both have an ace, and the ace is business.
Innocents knifed to death in the United Kingdom November 23, 2024 Scott Varland Are the authorities covering up the circumstances of this horrific crime?
Another Democrat war handed to Republicans to end November 18, 2024 Robert L. Maginnis Today, the situation in Ukraine is morphing into a 21st century version of Vietnam, and Republican peace can’t come soon enough.
Ken says 'adios, mexicanos' November 15, 2024 Silvio Canto, Jr. Not exactly a diplomatic exit.
The ebb of the Church Lady’s influence November 14, 2024 Bill Ponton Dana Carvey’s pearl-clutching SNL character is the epitome of those astounded over Trump’s popularity and victory.
Stemming the tide: A strategic plan to counter Chinese expansion in the Americas November 13, 2024 Ronald Beaty This isn’t about isolationism; it’s about strategic engagement in our sphere of influence.
A new era for foreign policy November 9, 2024 Fritz Pettyjohn Here is how President Trump will end the Ukraine war.
Trump and the 'sick man' of Europe November 10, 2024 Kenneth R. Timmerman Germany and plenty of other nations are trying to make amends with Trump.
Maybe our intelligence agencies have misplaced priorities October 12, 2024 Jack Hellner They were all over damage control for Hunter Biden’s laptop, but they couldn’t spot a terrorist attack years in the making?
Democrats fund Iranian terrorism—here’s their rap sheet October 11, 2024 Jack Hellner The Biden-Harris administration has continued a tradition of funding global villains, and it’s almost 100% supported and protected by an adoring media.
No, Trump did not violate the Logan Act October 11, 2024 Frank Friday It’s kind of impossible to violate this 18th-century law.
Forever Wars, This Way October 8, 2024 James Soriano Western hegemony is passing, but for reasons other than the war in Ukraine. 
Thanks, Kamala! Thanks, Joe! After lopsided Griner exchange, Bout is back in business, supplying the Houthis at war with the U.S. Navy October 7, 2024 Monica Showalter Seems that Brittney Griner exchange the Biden-Harris team worked out isn't working out so well for the U.S.
The Iranian plots to assassinate Trump October 5, 2024 Marcus Ebenhack Something weird is going on here.
BBC makes Ayatollah Khamenei its Friday star, while Dutch police abandon Jews October 4, 2024 Andrea Widburg Looking at what’s happening in the UK and Europe, I keep wondering why we bothered during WWI and WWII.
The Kamala Harris Afghanistan Legacy October 1, 2024 Ricochet Café Women and girls hardest hit.
Madame Vice President, we are at war October 1, 2024 Ed Timperlake It appears that Iran is not messing around.
Mexico picks a fight with Spain September 30, 2024 Silvio Canto, Jr. It seems like a waste of time, to many Mexicans. What the heck is this about?
War is Unavoidable -- and Must Be Won September 26, 2024 Allan J. Feifer President Obama's cultural changes did a lot of damage to our country, including its defense.
The Odd Couple decide the fate of humanity September 17, 2024 Edward Lozansky Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelensky are our emcees for nuclear war.
Wife of Alexander Vindman makes light of second Trump assassination attempt, saying ‘no ears were harmed’ and let’s just ‘carry on’ September 16, 2024 Olivia Murray Why does she want to just move along? Well as it turns out, the alleged shooter is very involved in the pro-Zelensky narrative, even appearing in a video supporting the Azov (Nazi) Battalion.
Preview into Dystopia: Democrats and the Congo September 14, 2024 Ricochet Café The Democratic Republic of the Congo has all the great election and voting features the Democrat party in the USA wants to bring to your doorstep.
A Harris Presidency Would Be Bad for India Relations September 11, 2024 Alex Adkins Harris cannot make independent decisions under the influence of Marxist academics that are pro-Khalistan and promote anti-Modi propaganda.
The End of Dollar Dominance? September 10, 2024 Eileen Griffin-Ray The United States’ dominant position in global finance may be evaporating, and faster than we thought.
Genocide, Ethnic Cleansing, and Israel September 7, 2024 Civis Americanus What is the difference between genocide and self-preservation?
Democrats depart from the bipartisan Israel consensus September 10, 2024 Joseph Puder Obama began the break. Kamala Harris may continue it.
The Killing of US Steel September 7, 2024 William Levin Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Donald Trump all agree that a Japanese company should not buy U.S. Steel. They’re all wrong.
Iran is Moving In for the Kill September 7, 2024 Allan J. Feifer The U.S. response to Iran's rise has been weak, if not enabling.
To the protesting Israelis: Please stop your insanity! September 4, 2024 Lynne Lechter Israel needs to be the “strong horse” in its dealings with Hamas.
Are the citizens of Israel failing their leaders? September 3, 2024 Michael Abel ‘Free the hostages’ cannot be the overriding goal if Israel is to survive.
Rice Even at Twice the Price Would be Nice August 31, 2024 Ricochet Café Japan is having a rice shortage. That might be enough to upend the country.
There Will Be No ‘Day After’ in Gaza August 30, 2024 Mike Konrad It would be better to pay the Palestinians to leave. And that is what should be done.
Those judicial reforms down in Mexico August 31, 2024 Silvio Canto, Jr. There’s a Mexico-China rivalry in here somewhere...
A weak, after-the-fact American response to the Hamas slaughter of an American-Israeli hostage September 1, 2024 Ethel C. Fenig Hamas is an organization of monsters who can't be destroyed soon enough.  
U.K.'s ruling leftists remove the portrait of Margaret Thatcher from her 10 Downing study August 30, 2024 Monica Showalter It's like they have guilty consciences. Amazing how Lady Thatcher lives rent-free inside the heads of the leftist crazies after all these years.
The Iranian regime’s president reveals ugly truth about his cabinet members August 26, 2024 Saeed Abed His claims to being a 'reformer' are pretty fake, given that the big mullah, Ali Khamenei, still runs the show.
A blood libel from the unions against Israel? August 24, 2024 Civis Americanus The United Auto Workers have some explaining to do.
Girl to be fined for defending herself against would-be rapist? Welcome to Europe! August 24, 2024 Eric Utter In a sane world, the West would regain its confidence and mojo.
Singapore's prime minister emeritus stares at 'woke' concepts in America, utterly stupefied at its idiocy August 21, 2024 Monica Showalter His disdain is palpable. Singapore's history taught its leaders early that hardcore rule of law and equality of opportunity, not equality of results, was the way to succeed.
'Three Stooge' diplomacy is back: Harris-Biden team offers Venezuela's Maduro amnesty in exchange for quitting August 12, 2024 Monica Showalter Once again, the U.S. is exposed as weak and pathetic. Maduro is laughing.
Yucky UK August 10, 2024 J.B. Shurk We always knew the Brits didn’t have free speech, but now we’re learning it even harder.
A Shofar Sounds for Israel at the International Court of Justice August 8, 2024 Janet Levy A righteous Gentile steps forward to speak up for Israel.
A friendship between Israel and Saudi Arabia? August 8, 2024 Joseph Puder There are good reasons for both parties to consider it, and for the U.S. to offer its support as well.
Why is dictator Maduro so interested in Venezuela's 'Tren de Aragua' gang activity in the U.S.? August 7, 2024 Monica Showalter A screenshot taken from a television broadcast showed one Chavista operative sending all the latest news about Tren de Aragua's mayhem in the U.S. to Maduro himself.
‘Black workers are paying the price’ for the Harris-Biden EV agenda August 6, 2024 Olivia Murray From the Congolese cobalt miners to the black Americans in the industry, exploitation reigns supreme.
An 'assist' from Argentina's Javier Milei August 4, 2024 Silvio Canto, Jr. Venezuela's battered Democrats sure can use a friend like Milei.
The Root of the Mideast’s Problems August 3, 2024 Mike Konrad At least in the modern era, the British deserve some of the blame.
Israel Will Be Blamed for Iran’s Destruction of Lebanon August 2, 2024 Noah Beck Iran’s strategy of Middle East conquest by proxy has proven remarkably effective.
AMLO hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest August 2, 2024 Silvio Canto, Jr. When it comes to corrupt elections, Mexico’s president is doing unto others as he would have them do unto him: He’s closing his eyes.
Hamas kingpin Haniyeh's demise and the symphony of international reactions August 3, 2024 Amil Imani Quite a few of the regional players have kept quiet about what they really think.
Did a light bulb go on at the White House about Venezuela? July 31, 2024 Monica Showalter Delays create windows for cheating.
The Mueller Report: Hysteria versus the truth July 31, 2024 Mike Sylwester As 2024’s presidential election approaches, we can learn some lessons by looking back at the alleged ‘Russian interference’ of 2016.
Where's the leader of the free world as Venezuelans cry out for democracy and fair elections? July 30, 2024 Monica Showalter The Biden administration has been caught flat-footed by Venezuela's pro-democracy, pro-fair elections uprising.
Venezuela: Electoral fraud, right in their faces July 29, 2024 Monica Showalter And now, a barrio revolt is unfolding ...
In Canada, it's not murder, it's late-term abortion July 28, 2024 Eric Utter Abortion is getting out of control in Canada.
Gibraltar is British July 28, 2024 Noel S. Williams The Olympics are casting a light on old rivalries.
The ‘Two-State Solution’ Is No Solution July 26, 2024 Joseph Puder But there is a solution that might work instead.
Somehow, only Israel’s numbers need a disclaimer July 26, 2024 Michael Berenhaus Yet the terrorist organization Hamas gets credulous reporting from the Washington Post.
The German Government Uses Anti-Nazi Laws To Crush Speech It Opposes July 24, 2024 Colin C. Cortbus Ironically, in typical dictatorial fashion, the government has ignored the strong procedural safeguards built into those laws and summarily wiped out a publication.
Why the U.S. Must Heavily Tax Remittances July 24, 2024 William Davis Heavily taxing remittances is a no-brainer policy with almost zero downside for the U.S., which is probably why it hasn’t happened.
Tampon obsession: Kamala cares more about Gazan women than American women July 24, 2024 Lauri B. Regan Harris wants to make sure Gazan women get their tampons but ignores the inflation that is denying American women their necessary feminine care products.  
The Washington Post just can’t get it right July 24, 2024 Michael Berenhaus Even when the WaPo is right, it can’t help being wrong the next day.
Unity for America, unity for Israel July 22, 2024 Joseph Puder Both nations need unity of purpose to survive.
Refuting Myths About The 1954 Indochina Geneva Conference July 20, 2024 Robert F. Turner 70 years after the conference, the damaging, anti-war myths still linger, even though the Pentagon Papers definitively refuted them.
Biden can stabilize his campaign and simultaneously help Israel July 21, 2024 Lynne Lechter Doing so would also cause weeping and wail in the Obama camp and among Democrats who are repudiating Biden.
Migrant warfare: Fed source says illegal who urged squatting in Americans' homes worked for Venezuela's military intelligence -report July 20, 2024 Monica Showalter Was this illegal part of a Venezuelan or Cuban military intelligence operation? Why, again, was he let in?
‘Why All This Foreign Aid?’ July 18, 2024 Julian R. Sinclair Many people are justifiably tired of failed overseas wars. But we need our military bases, and we need to give out foreign aid.
Who the heck is advising President Trump on El Salvador? July 19, 2024 Monica Showalter Someone needs to hear 'You're fired,' from the man himself.
Myanmar without Tourists July 16, 2024 Peter Kauffner Take it from an American who lives here: if you come, you’ll have the place to yourself.
The Stakes Are Higher Than Ever: Choosing Trump for America’s Future July 15, 2024 Joseph Ford Cotto The guy who pumped his fist into the air after getting shot in the ear—surviving a bullet meant for his brain—is definitely the one you want answering tough phone calls about international relations.
In France, It’s Left vs. Left July 13, 2024 Gary Gindler Don’t be deceived: there is no such thing as ‘the right’ meaningfully vying for power in France.
Thoughts on the Trump attack, and the Israel attack July 14, 2024 Howard J. Warner What has happened to our country and the world?  After three and one-half years of abysmal leadership in Washington, D.C., why should we expect anything else?
The whys have it! July 13, 2024 Peter A. Olsson The American people deserve to have their questions answered, yet the Biden administration makes that impossible.
What if the U.S. had been told to stop fighting Japan during WWII, the way Israel is being told to stop fighting Hamas? July 12, 2024 Michael S. Goldstein The Biden administration is refusing to allow Israel to win its war against terrorists.
The Bitter Fruit of American Appeasement of Iran July 12, 2024 Michael S. Goldstein A look at Victor Davis Hanson's histories of warfare is instructive.
Trump Strengthened Our Economy by Restoring American Leadership Abroad July 12, 2024 Joseph Ford Cotto Trump’s proven track record in foreign policy and defense economics offers a compelling vision for a stronger America on the global stage.
America’s refusal to support Israel at the United Nations is cowardly and immoral July 12, 2024 Michael S. Goldstein In U.S. experience, the way to win a war is to fight it with all necessary force, whether or not the threat to America is existential; why doesn’t Israel have the same latitude?
The Three Phases of the Ukrainian War July 10, 2024 Alexander G. Markovsky From the euphoria that characterized America’s and NATO’s view of the war to the current situation, there’s been a clear trajectory.
France's Rouen cathedral once painted by Monet set on fire July 11, 2024 Monica Showalter The barbarians are back, looking to take out Western Civilization.
The insanity of Biden’s NATO support for Ukraine July 10, 2024 Michael Letts President Biden's pledge to bolster Ukraine's defenses with state-of-the-art Patriot missile systems has raised significant concerns about escalating the conflict with Russia.
Lend Lease and Bidenesque Confusion July 7, 2024 Brian Patrick Bolger The rules-based order is not a static, set piece, permanent alliance. It is a provisional amalgam of sovereign countries allied for the defense of mutual interests.  
How a Republican U.S. president ended a Russian war with its neighbor July 8, 2024 Richard J. Douglas Is history repeating itself? Donald Trump’s promise to end the Russo-Ukrainian war echoes Teddy Roosevelt’s foreign prowess.
France: Macron's latest political scheme worked only too well this time July 7, 2024 Monica Showalter The radical left won the most parliamentary votes because Macron pulled his centrist candidates in a too-clever-by-half scheme to marginalize conservatives.
Some of the old PIIGS are now working harder than Americans July 6, 2024 Noel S. Williams Would you ever have predicted hearing that Greeks work harder than Americans?
The news from the UK, which saw the Conservatives wiped out *UPDATED* July 5, 2024 Andrea Widburg Labour has firm control over the government, but I suspect that won’t last long since the party’s policies will only accelerate what brought about the Conservative downfall.
How the debate could end the Ukraine War July 5, 2024 Edward Lozansky Maybe Biden’s bumbling will immortalize him as a peacemaker.
Is the United Kingdom on the verge of its own Independence Day? July 3, 2024 Andrea Widburg The British election is being held today, and Nigel Farage’s reform party seems to be on the verge of a historic victory.
Venezuelan thug arrested for Jocelyn Nungaray's murder is son of a former Chavista official -report July 4, 2024 Monica Showalter Why is the Biden administration allowing children of Chavista officials with Chavista values into the country under his catch-and-release program?
The Communist Plan That Has Subverted Our Intel Agencies July 2, 2024 Janet Levy J. Michael Waller’s new book, “Big Intel: How the CIA and FBI Went from Cold War Heroes to Deep State Villains”, details the willful deception practiced by American intelligence.
How it all went down in Israel on October 7 July 2, 2024 Joseph Puder This is one of the most thoroughly documented terrorist attacks in history.
The human inclination toward inertia guides Western nation’s anti-Israel policies July 3, 2024 Jerold Levoritz Fighting back against violent anarchists and antisemites is hard work.
CBS News: Joe Biden dispatches immigration officials to foreign nations to assist migrants claiming ‘asylum’ July 3, 2024 Olivia Murray How soon until the U.S. has an immigration processing stations in every third world hellscape?
Iran held an election and it didn't go well for the mullahs July 2, 2024 Hamid Enayat Meanwhile, Mike Pence and Mike Pompeo, to their credit, fully endorsed Iran’s NCRI resistance.
Schadenfreude: France's voters had a surprise for Macron July 1, 2024 Monica Showalter Macron dared France's voters to choose for Marine Le Pen's conservatives in snap elections, as a means of securing his legislative majority. He was in for a surprise.
Donald Trump understands war June 29, 2024 Earick Ward He understands our adversaries, too, and is pretty good at keeping them in check.
Checking China in Latin America June 29, 2024 Ronald Beaty China is making inroads south of the United States. It’s up to Washington to act.
A challenge to a failing Western civilization July 1, 2024 Barry Shaw Hamas hates a lot more than just Jews in Israel.
Please do not shoot at the thermonuclear weapons! June 28, 2024 Ed Timperlake When it comes to Ukraine...what on Earth is the Biden administration thinking?
A Solution to Create Peace in the Middle East? June 26, 2024 Rabbi Michael Barclay I believe peace is possible, but it requires creative thinking.
And take a message to Justin, message to Justin... June 26, 2024 Silvio Canto, Jr. Canada's voters sure have, based on the election they just held in Ontario.
China is on the verge of implementing what may be another Great Leap Forward June 27, 2024 Andrea Widburg The last time China engaged in large-scale central planning, tens of millions of Chinese people died.
Israel Exposes U.N.-UNRWA Hamas Collusion June 26, 2024 Barry Shaw Has UNRWA been deeply infiltrated by designated terrorist organizations?
What do you get when you combine the French and activism? Poop June 26, 2024 Andrea Widburg No, that’s not a joke. It’s the absolute truth.
Julian Assange and WaPo’s deep-telling on itself June 25, 2024 M. Walter Julian Assange is a free man, and I am ready for him to get back to work.
Dhimmitude in Germany, where rapists go free and their critics go to jail June 24, 2024 Andrea Widburg Nothing more clearly exposes how European countries have submitted to their Islamic masters than what happened after a Muslim gang rape in Hamburg.
Antisemitism vs. anti-Israelism June 22, 2024 Walter E. Block Here is a libertarian’s nuanced take.
Ben Rhodes is back, smugger and smarmier than ever June 22, 2024 Monica Showalter He's out insulting President Trump on behalf of Joe Biden, and sounds like a fool.
The EU Parliament Elections – Far Right, is That Right? June 21, 2024 Artem Belov The press is going into hysterics with its use of "far-right" to describe conservatives winning office. Why is that?  
The left is repeating the most shameful episode in U.S. history June 19, 2024 Patricia McCarthy The Democrats' treatment of Jan. 6 prisoners isn't all that different from what Democrats did to loyal Japanese-Americans in 1942.
Netanyahu's Israeli detractors don't get that there is no 'day after' for Israel June 19, 2024 Lynne Lechter Israeli politicians such as Benny Gantz don't seem to be listening to what Hamas is saying.
Is the Chinese military a Potemkin village? June 19, 2024 Andrea Widburg It shouldn’t be a surprise if the answer is “yes,” because China’s problem is that communism breeds corruption and decay.
Argentine’s Javier Milei on leftism’s failures and conservativism’s inevitable victory June 19, 2024 Andrea Widburg Whenever I see something Milei has done or hear something he’s said, I hope that Donald Trump is taking notes.
Ukraine’s Suicidal Nationalism June 17, 2024 Alexander G. Markovsky The country’s hatred for Russia and its despotic tendencies caused it to squander its enormous resources and become a nation dependent on foreign interests.
Get ready for skyrocketing prices of avocados June 18, 2024 Monica Showalter Another gift of Joe Biden's open border.
Dennis Prager makes the case that the ‘Palestinians’ are worse than the Nazis June 18, 2024 Andrea Widburg He’s right—and you need to consider that seriously when you think about the moral and financial support that Biden and other Western leaders give them.
Biden's Gaza pier is bringing in chicken aid at $20,730 a pound June 17, 2024 Monica Showalter Would you pay $20,730 for a pound of Gaza pier chicken?
‘Pay for Slay’: Palestinians still rewarding terror June 15, 2024 David Rubin It is insane to expect peace in the Middle East as long as this program endures.
Hostages Rescued, and Many Truths Revealed June 10, 2024 John F. Di Leo “There was a knock on the door.  A voice said, ‘It’s the IDF.  We’ve come to take you home.’”
Compromise is not in the Palestinian vocabulary June 11, 2024 Joseph Puder History is instructive here.
‘The Temple Mount is [forever] in our [Jewish] hands!’ June 5, 2024 Ethel C. Fenig Through wars and oppression, the Jews come out still living every time.
Crashing a pier and America's credibility June 1, 2024 Mike McDaniel It should always be remembered Democrats believe merely talking with one’s enemies—making photo ops—is the height of diplomatic accomplishment.
The pier to nowhere May 25, 2024 Mike McDaniel But other than that, Joe’s pier building effort is going great.
Is Peace Possible in the Middle East? April 29, 2024 Allan J. Feifer We continually confront religious zealots that chafe at the West's restraint of violent tribal tendencies.