Between Iran and a hard place
There is something going on, a dynamic in place, that I’ve not seen remarked upon previously: Iran does not need…
Maritime Security in the Red Sea
The Gulf of Aden, the Red Sea, and the Indian Ocean are vital waterways for the world. With the opening…
The EU says keep your eyes on the road, because big brother’s eyes are on you
The EU recently announced that its new “life-saving systems” for vehicles have gone into effect as of July 7th. Read…
Rahm Emanuel has disgraced himself
I liked Rahm Emanuel as mayor of Chicago. He was tough, competent, and unapologetic about it. I counted him as…
Could Deep-Sea Mining Break China’s Stranglehold On Critical Minerals?
Our F-35 fighter jets are the most advanced and lethal multirole stealth aircraft in the world. However, their avionics, actuators,…
The Mullahs aren’t crazy—they’re Twelvers
The news is featuring yet another move in the sequence dance starring the USA and Iran—a classic Contra dance where…
Trump’s legacy and the price of political expediency
America may be on the verge of making one of the greatest strategic mistakes in modern history — not because…
The Empire Stripes Back
It is often said that it’s the thought that counts. King Charles III’s America 250 message was gracious, thoughtful, and…
With Iran firing rockets, Trump uses a smart approach to deal with them UPDATE
Iran can’t stop itself, for it just attacked commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The emotionally satisfying way for…
Israel’s Capitalist Triumph
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has made opposition to Israel a defining feature of its politics. The organization brands…