Putin’s invasion has irreparably harmed Russia’s interests in ways that cannot be compensated for with any amount of territorial gains — even taking the entirety of Ukraine would not change the failure of this war. Beyond Russia’s immense sacrifice of lives and equipment, Putin’s gamble has brought economic and strategic failures that are impacting his […]
The Media and Our Perception of Presidential Candidates
U.S. elections in the 1700s didn’t have videos, audio recordings, or photographs. Instead, voters received information regarding political candidates by reading and speaking. Over time, innovations in media allowed the public to see who they were voting for in new ways. Candidates responded by making conscious efforts to manage this perception. Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s candidacy […]
The Future of Conservatism
The upcoming election has undeniably existential stakes—for the Republican Party. If Trump prevails, the right can replace macro-level introspection with micro-level infighting over what to do with the reins of government. If Harris wins, however, Republicans will be forced to come to terms with the fact that they no longer have a coherent political ideology […]
Hamas is not Israel’s most dangerous threat
We’re approaching the one-year mark of Israel’s full-scale war against Hamas. The prolonged violence in the Gaza Strip has reached countless headlines as the IDF’s campaign to eradicate the embedded terrorists drags on. Far less attention has gone to the threat on Israel’s Northern border — Hezbollah, likely the most formidable terrorist organization on the […]
What’s Next for Gaza?
On October 17, 2024, the Israeli Defense Forces killed Yahya Sinwar, the final remaining senior leader of Hamas who had not fled abroad. Sinwar survived just over a year following Israel’s pledge to destroy Hamas after the October 7 terrorist attacks, and his death is a milestone that underscores two questions: when is a permanent […]
Do I Date Like My Great-Great-Grandma?
In a world where partnership is just a tap away, are we truly revolutionizing how we search for love, or are we merely adapting the same evolutionary game to new rules? Competition is widely regarded as the drive to emerge victorious in the face of scarcity — whether the scarce resource is a coveted promotion […]
Stop Blocking the Purchase of U.S. Steel
In December 2023, Nippon Steel, a Japanese owned steelmaker valued at $21 billion, announced plans for a $15 billion purchase of United States Steel Corporation (U.S. Steel) — a deal representing a 40% premium of share prices at the time and would ensure the viability of an over 100 year old American manufacturing behemoth. However, […]
The JCPOA is Dead, Long Live the JCPOA
On the campaign trail in 2020, President Joe Biden promised a renewal of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). In exchange for reduced sanctions to the tune of several billion dollars, Iran dismantled most of its nuclear program and allowed international inspections. The JCPOA was reached in July 2015 between Iran, the European Union, […]
Why The U.S. Space Force is Not A Joke
In 2019, the U.S. Space Force became the country’s first new independent military service since the Army Air Forces were reorganized as the U.S. Air Force in 1947. The creation of the force was subject to jokes and memes about its purpose online, and even a Netflix show starring Steve Carell that premiered in 2020. […]
It’s Time to Accept That Trump is Irrelevant
With Trump’s recent indictment making him unique from his predecessors in yet anotherway, the former president has once again been in the headlines from every newscompany in the nation. Both his most loyal fans and hostile critics are eager to find outwhether he’ll finally face the consequences that Democrats have been warning himabout for seven […]