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Russia Wrongly Escapes Suspension From Interpol
For years, Russia has been one of the worst abusers of Interpol. It uses the international police organization to harass political opponents and to brand as criminals any business leaders who own property the Kremlin wants to steal. No serious observer of Interpol denies these facts. When Anat Granit, former head of the agency that…Ted Bromund -
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Ukrainian-American Pastor Says His Homeland Is Watching for God to Show Up
In the darkest of times, we are tempted to give in to despair. For those living in war-torn Ukraine, the temptation must be enormous. But all around the world, people are seeing images of hope and faith amid Ukraine’s gloom. In basements, rubble-strewn streets, and underground rail stations, the Ukrainian people are coming together. Pastor…Douglas Blair -
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China’s Legislative Session Focuses on Stability, Bolsters Xi’s Position Ahead of Major CCP Gathering
China’s annual session of the National People’s Congress—a “rubber-stamp” parliament whose outcomes are predetermined by Chinese Communist Party officials—concluded on March 11. The overriding message of the session was simple: Make sure nothing gets in the way of President Xi Jinping’s bid for a third term in power. The purpose of the session was to…Michael Cunningham -
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With Regard to Ukraine, What’s in America’s Interest?
As a result of the Russian invasion and partial destruction of Ukraine, the question “What is in America’s interest?” is the question of the day. Specifically, how much should America get involved in defending Ukraine? On the left, the question “What is in America’s interest?” is moot. On the left, “America’s interest” is regarded as…Dennis Prager -
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Biden’s Burnt Bridges Exacerbate Ukraine-Related Oil Crisis
Although Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has helped to unify Europe against Russia, it has had a divisive effect in the Middle East, where many countries recently have hedged their bets by boosting ties to Moscow to offset declining confidence in U.S. leadership. Even before the Biden administration’s Afghanistan withdrawal debacle last August, U.S. allies and…James Phillips -
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US-South Korea Free Trade Agreement Turns 10. It Is Key to Further Elevating Both Countries’ Alliance.
The free trade and investment agreement between the U.S. and South Korea will hit the 10-year mark on March 15. With bilateral trade having expanded nearly 70% over the past decade, the agreement between the two long-time allies deserves renewed support and greater strategic utilization for years to come. The U.S.-South Korea free trade agreement…Anthony B. Kim -
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In a Period of Brute Force, China Increases Its Military Budget Yet Again
The Chinese Communist Party announced this week it will increase the budget for the People’s Liberation Army by 7.1%. The announcement occurred at the opening session of the National People’s Congress—the annual rubber-stamp parliament. Thus, it is just a matter of time before the extra resources start following to the People’s Liberation Army. This increase…Frederico Bartels -
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Russia’s Claim of Chemical, Bio Labs in Ukraine Is a Ruse
In the latest in a series of specious and outlandish justifications for its illegal, immoral, and brutal invasion of sovereign Ukraine, Russia is claiming that Washington and Kyiv are working together to develop chemical and biological weapons. Pure Putin propaganda. Indeed, according to the U.S. State Department this week: The United States does not own…Peter Brookes -
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What’s Life Like in North Korea? A Defector Explains
Growing up in North Korea, Hyun-Seung Lee says, he had no real understanding of the concept of freedom or human rights. The communist regime monitors citizens so closely, he couldn’t speak freely even in his own home, says Lee, who goes by the nickname Arthur. “I believe that in my home, there [were] bugs or listening…Virginia Allen -
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South Korea’s New President Is Welcome Development for US Policy on North Korea, China
South Korea concluded a bitterly divisive presidential campaign season Wednesday with the election of Yoon Suk Yeol. Both he and his opponent, Lee Jae-myung, engaged in a battle of mudslinging and accusations, making this an acrimonious campaign. Both candidates were highly unfavorable, making this a true “election of the undesirables.” The contest was unusual since,…Bruce Klingner -
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If Putin Attacks a NATO Country, What Are Our Legal Obligations?
What are the United States’ legal obligations if Russian President Vladimir Putin orders his military to invade a NATO country and NATO invokes Article 5 of the treaty, the collective self-defense provision? The answer to this legal question, which is complicated, is the narrow focus on this article. Before diving in, however, it’s important to…Cully Stimson -
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Understanding Putin’s Ultimate Objective
Images we deemed purely in the realm of history are being broadcast live 24 hours a day on all media platforms. Tanks rolling down urban streets and European cities being shelled, as women and children look for safety in refugee convoys or in impromptu subterranean shelters. Amidst all the propaganda, crucial questions must be answered….Sebastian Gorka -
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A Morally Weak Biden Invites Putin’s Aggression
I wrote last week about the collapse of the Soviet Union as result of the strength, moral clarity, and leadership of President Ronald Reagan. I quoted Reagan’s observation that the ultimate battle we fight, around the world and at home, is one of good and evil. This battle never ends. Evil always seeks to advance,…Star Parker -
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Russian Oil Import Ban Just a Distraction From Biden’s Anti-Energy Policies
President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced a nationwide ban on imports of Russian oil, coal, and natural gas, relenting to pressure to stand against Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Unfortunately, the administration is only projecting the appearance of a principled stand and continues to be unwilling to make the necessary policy changes for an import…Katie Tubb -
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Ukraine Needs Our Help, but No-Fly Zone Should Be Off Table
The situation in Ukraine is heartbreaking to watch. Russian President Vladimir Putin, a despotic thug, has waded headlong into an all-out invasion of that country, and his army is using Soviet-era tactics with little regard for collateral damage or civilian casualties. Watching the carnage unfold in near-real time is infuriating, and people around the world…John Venable -
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18 Photos Capture Russia’s Onslaught Against Citizens of Ukraine
As a third round of peace talks Monday yielded little progress toward ending Russia's Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine, an estimated 2 million Ukrainians have fled to neighboring countries. Women and children have said goodbye to their husbands, fathers, and brothers as men ages 18 to 60 remain to fight the Russian army. Here are…Maggie Hroncich -
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How Environmentalists Help Putin
For more than 40 years, the environmentalist movement has been warning that global warming is the result of mankind’s burning of fossil fuels and poses an “existential threat” to human and other biological life. This is one of the many grandiose lies the left uses to reshape, if not destroy, Western civilization. Other grandiose lies…Dennis Prager -
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Russia Links Ukraine Sanctions to Iran Nuclear Talks to Shake Down Biden Administration
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov dropped a diplomatic bomb on the multilateral Iran nuclear talks in a transparent gambit to undermine sanctions that the U.S. recently imposed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Lavrov insisted on Saturday, “We need guarantees these sanctions will in no way affect the trading, economic, and investment relations contained…James Phillips -
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What China Is Learning From Putin’s Ukraine Invasion
Russian President Vladimir Putin could never rest easy without the Russian flag flying over Kyiv. Never doubt for a second that Chinese President Xi Jinping feels the same way about Taiwan. The president of China certainly hopes, in his lifetime, to see the communist flag flutter above Taipei. So the obvious question is whether the current…James Carafano -
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Shows the World What It Means to Be a Man
“The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride.” These words from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Washington, in response to the Biden administration’s offer to evacuate him, will resound as some of the most iconic of the 21st century. Zelenskyy, braced for the worst in Kyiv in the hardest of times, is reminding not only…Rachel del Guidice