By President Donald Trump’s transactional criterion, NATO has been a costly failure that needs fixing or needs to be cut lose. Europe has failed to pay the price and has left the United States with the financial and military burden of defending Europe. The war in...
During a debate with political commentator Ryan Girdusky back in May, journalist Michael Tracey described a phenomenon he calls “Trump devotion syndrome.” (As far as I can tell, that term was originally coined by the Christian ethicist Andrew T. Walker, who referenced...
Immigration control strikes at the heart of the rule of law. That fact is badly unappreciated, even by some libertarians. If for no other reason, people who cherish individual liberty ought to be appalled by what the Trump administration is up to. Trump did not invent...
Among a certain species of “critical” historian, it is an article of faith that Europe’s remarkable economic ascent was built not on its institutions, not on liberty, not on commerce, but on the systematic looting of the rest of the world. In this telling—descended...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel’s intention with its ongoing genocidal assault on the civilian population of the Gaza Strip is to militarily control the entire territory. On Friday, Netanyahu’s security cabinet, against the...
As America continues pouring billions into Israeli defense, the uncomfortable truth is that Israel’s security and strategic position have always depended on outside assistance—contrary to popular conservative claims. Conservative pundits like Ben Shapiro repeatedly...
My name is Jason Fong, and I am an American Muslim who was the target of an FBI sting operation. I was later accused of providing material support to foreign terrorist organizations, a charge that was ultimately dropped. My journey has been a unique one. I served six...
Political news hosts will rail against an opposing party member, declaring they must be replaced for passing legislation the pundit disagrees with. To which I always wonder: who will replace them? And who will replace the people who elected them and their financial...
