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Will There Be a Penalty for Withdrawal From Afghanistan?
President Joe Biden’s announced intention to complete the withdrawal of all U.S. forces from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, exactly 20 years after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, will complete a goal former President Donald Trump wanted to meet, but did not, following advice from military leaders, who convinced him…Cal Thomas -
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How US, Allies Should Counter Putin’s Threats to Ukraine
Vladimir Putin has never been averse to taking risks—especially those that make him look stronger at home, while undermining the confidence and solidarity of the West. Now, with unrest in his backyard, Europe preoccupied with COVID-19, and a U.S. president who looks disengaged and distracted, Putin appears to be on the prowl again. This time, in his old hunting ground: Ukraine. An unprecedented military buildup…James Carafano -
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The Life of Jailed Russian Dissident Alexei Navalny Is in Peril. US Must Act to Save Him.
Over the past few weeks, Russian dissident Alexei Navalny’s health has been deteriorating. Navalny’s condition began with back pain and numbness in his legs, but it has worsened to include a severe cough, fever, two herniated discs, and diminishing feeling in both hands. Navalny is currently incarcerated at the Pokrov penal colony, about 60 miles…Alexis Mrachek -
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2 Students Who Grew Up in Venezuela Warn About Danger of Socialism
Venezuela once had a vibrant middle class, despite flaws in governance. However, as two students who grew up in Venezuela explained in a Heritage Foundation webinar, embracing the socialist regimes of Hugo Chavez and Nicolas Maduro eventually led to utter ruin for all but that country’s elite. Not only was Venezuela impoverished as a whole,…Jarrett Stepman -
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Biden Summit With Japan’s Suga to Address Asian Regional Security Challenges
In the past month, the United States and Japan held a whirlwind of senior meetings, including a virtual summit of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (the U.S., Japan, Australia, and India, aka “the Quad”) and bilateral meetings among senior officials for defense, foreign affairs, and national security. But despite the plethora of policy coordination conferences, President…Bruce Klingner -
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I’m a Delta Diamond Flyer Who Supports Georgia’s Right to Makes Its Own Voting Laws
The controversy surrounding the new voting law in the state of Georgia raises important issues regarding the governance of our country and the role of corporations. Corporations are big and have a lot of economic clout, so there is justified concern about them abusing this economic power. It’s why there are such strict lobbying laws…Star Parker -
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He Lived Under Socialism in Venezuela. That’s Why He’ll Never Support It.
Andres Guilarte is a university student who lived in Venezuela under a democratically elected socialist regime. Guilarte says food shortages were a daily occurrence. Venezuelans also endure massive blackouts, political persecution, and a lack of access to health care due to the socialist government. Guilarte joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to share his experiences of…Rachel del Guidice -
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US Far Left, Chinese Communist Party Are Ideological Kissing Cousins
Don’t be surprised when China’s leaders talk down to top Biden administration officials, whether at a meeting last month in Alaska or elsewhere, going out of their way to cast the United States as a racist den of inequity. That is, after all, how our elites and educators describe the country to our students constantly….Mike Gonzalez -
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Biden Accurately Pegs Putin as a Killer
President Joe Biden indisputably got the attention of his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. It turns out Putin is a little thin-skinned about being called a soulless killer. Who would have known? In an interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos, Biden recounted one of his many stories of bravura, this time during a meeting in Putin’s Kremlin…Helle Dale -
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US Officials’ Trip to Asia Offers Preview of Biden Administration’s Korea Policy
Although the Biden administration’s policy toward North Korea has not yet been released, several aspects of it became clear from the first overseas trip by Biden Cabinet officials to Asia. Senior U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Tony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, met with government officials in Tokyo and Seoul on March…Bruce Klingner -
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China Continues to Show Its Contempt for US
Last week in Anchorage, Alaska, Chinese diplomats dressed down Secretary of State Antony Blinken and national security adviser Jake Sullivan. Both seem stunned by the broadsides. Not since newly elected President John Kennedy was humiliated at the Vienna summit in June 1961 by USSR strongman Nikita Khrushchev have American diplomats been so roughly manhandled by…Victor Davis Hanson -
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An American Defense of Britain’s Constitutional Monarchy
Historians may puzzle for many years over why a rambling, emotional interview between members of the British royal family and an American media tycoon-cum-billionaire became a rallying cry to destroy the British monarchy. But so it has: The radical left has seized upon Oprah Winfrey’s televised spectacle with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in a crusade to invalidate one…Joseph Loconte -
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Latest Left-Wing, Anti-American Lie: ‘Anti-Asian Racism’
If you rely on The New York Times, the Democratic Party, or CNN—they are interchangeable—for your perception of reality, you now believe America is reeling from the latest expression of white supremacy: Anti-Asian racism. It is a lie, the purpose of which is to: a) Further demonize America. b) Further demonize white Americans. c) Further…Dennis Prager -
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Stop Politicizing Asian American Violence
No words can express the sense of frustration and anger that overcame me as I watched yet another act of violence being committed toward my fellow Asian Americans. From the death of Vichar Ratanapakdee in San Francisco to the recent shootings in Atlanta, I thought to myself, when will this trend of violence end? I…Vik Ath -
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Asian Americans Should Be Skeptical of #StopAsianHate Campaign
An uptick in violent attacks on Asian Americans in cities like New York and San Francisco has sparked a social media campaign to “#StopAsianHate.” While the violence is of very real concern and must be addressed, the campaign itself should be approached with skepticism. Without any substantiation, media coverage attributes the surge in attacks to…Scott Zipperle -
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China Threat Looms Large for Biden Administration, Freshman Senator Says
Sen. Bill Hagerty, a freshman Republican from Tennessee, is a businessman who served as U.S. ambassador to Japan during the Trump administration. Hagerty joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to describe how former President Donald Trump stood up to China. He also predicts what’s in store for the U.S.-China relationship under President Joe Biden. “China has…Rachel del Guidice -
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Rep. Ralph Norman Says China Paramount Threat
Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., says that China will only continue to be a growing threat as President Joe Biden’s administration continues. With regard to what China has “done to this country with the coronavirus, there’s no repercussions under this administration … to hold them accountable,” Norman says. What is the proper framework to combat China? Norman joins…Rachel del Guidice -
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Japanese-South Korean Relations Need to Improve. The US Can Help.
Japanese–South Korean relations suffer from centuries of built-up animosity due to sensitive historical issues and sovereignty disputes. Cyclical spikes in tensions are triggered by incidents that unleash nationalist furor in both countries. However, a recent development provides a means to improve strained relations. On the 102nd anniversary of South Korea’s independence protest against Japanese occupation,…Bruce Klingner -
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Transparency Still Needed for China’s Influence on US Universities
The way President Joe Biden handles U.S. relations with China will be closely watched and judged. In the early going, the president seems to want to stay on a course framed by the recognition that we are once more in an era of great-power competition. For that, the Biden team should be praised. However, it’s what the…James Carafano -
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UN Human Rights Council Should Condemn Nicolas Maduro, Not Give Him a Platform to Speak On
The United Nations Human Rights Council opened its 46th regular session on Monday. The first day of the session included an address from Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, commemorating his regime’s anniversary as a council member. Maduro and his regime have a record of human rights violations that goes from incarcerating innocent citizens and political dissidents…Carlos Ron