InternationalCommentary
Prince Philip Was an Inspiration to the British People
The passing on Friday of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at the age of 99, is a huge loss for Great Britain… Read More
SecurityCommentary
European Defense Spending Still Rising, but COVID-19 Poses Retrenching Risk
Defense budgets in Europe have thus far weathered the coronavirus pandemic surprisingly well. While that’s good news, it’s no time to become complacent. As the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
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… Read More
InternationalCommentary
US Should Encourage Albania’s Transition to Free Market Economy
March 15 marked the 30th anniversary of the reestablishment of ties between the United States and Albania. Commemorating the occasion, U.S. Ambassador Yuri Kim noted… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Celebrating the Life of Steve Pejovich, Fighter for Freedom
Every now and then, my sense of loss over the passing of someone I know is offset by the knowledge that they lived a stellar… Read More
InternationalCommentary
He Was Murdered Over a Lie: What the Killing of Samuel Paty Means for Free Expression
Samuel Paty was decapitated on Oct. 16, 2020, outside the middle school in a north Paris suburb where he had taught history and civics for… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
Remembering Churchill on 75th Anniversary of Prophetic ‘Iron Curtain’ Speech
On March 5, 1946, former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill issued a warning to the West in his famous “Iron Curtain” speech. In Fulton, Missouri,… Read More
InternationalCommentary
In Disappointing Debut by Biden, G-7 Barely Mentions Bad Actor China
President Joe Biden spoke to a hastily thrown together virtual meeting of the Group of Seven last week. Given the short duration of Friday’s summit… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Corruption in Putin’s Russia Thrives While Economic Freedom Dies
As Alexis Mrachek of The Heritage Foundation has reported, Russian protesters have taken to the streets in recent weeks to express widespread anger and frustration… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Poland: A Valuable Ally for America
National security adviser Jake Sullivan underlined Washington’s clear interest in reinforcing the bilateral relationship between the United States and Poland during his first official call… Read More
InternationalCommentary
A Welcome New Chapter for Israel-Kosovo Relationship
Israel and Kosovo made history Monday by officially establishing full diplomatic relations. Signing the groundbreaking agreement, Israel’s Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi highlighted the “warm and… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Why Russians Are Protesting Alexei Navalny’s Arrest
Russian citizens are protesting the imprisonment of Alexei Navalny, an opposition leader and anti-corruption activist. Navalny was arrested and jailed Jan. 17, accused of violating… Read More
SocietyCommentary
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, We Must Confront Today’s Anti-Semitism
On this day 76 years ago, Soviet troops liberated the Auschwitz concentration camp, where Nazi forces murdered more than 1.1 million people, the vast majority… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Biden’s Eviction of Churchill Bust Signals Weakening Ties With UK
In his inaugural address, President Joe Biden pledged to “repair alliances.” Yet one of his first moves in power was to remove a bust of the late… Read More
InternationalCommentary
What You Need to Know About the Arrest of Russian Dissident Alexei Navalny
Alexei Navalny returned to Russia from Germany on Jan. 17 and was arrested at the airport upon arrival. Navalny, a leading Russian political opposition figure,… Read More
InternationalCommentary
EU’s New Investment Deal With China a Blow to Transatlantic Alliance
The European Union and the People’s Republic of China reached a comprehensive agreement on investment Dec. 30, and it has already elicited a storm of… Read More
InternationalCommentary
US Contributions to 3 Seas Investment Fund Are Smart, Strategic
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation recently approved a $300 million investment in the Three Seas Initiative Investment Fund. That welcome Dec. 10 announcement partially… Read More
InternationalCommentary
The European Union’s Christmas Wish List Deserves a Lump of Coal
The European Union Commission, the executive arm of the EU, earlier this month published what it called a “new EU-US agenda for global change.” The… Read More
SocietyCommentary
UK Issues Landmark Ruling Protecting Kids From Life-Altering Puberty Blockers
This article has been corrected to reflect that the U.K. panel of judges have ruled that children 16 and under are unable to give informed… Read More
InternationalCommentary
UK’s Commitment to Boost Defense Spending Shows Britain Still a Major Power
The British government, led by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, announced a major step forward Thursday in modernizing Britain’s armed forces by committing to increase defense… Read More
InternationalCommentary
How the UK and US Can Stand Up to China Together
Even though he was removed from 21st-century geopolitics by two centuries, the French leader Napoleon Bonaparte prophetically foretold of modern China’s rise on the world… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Europe Rocked Again by a Series of Islamist Terror Attacks
There’s been a reprisal in the past month of a disturbing trend in Europe: Islamist terror attacks. On Oct. 4, a migrant from Syria attacked… Read More
SecurityCommentary
NATO Allies Now Spend $50 Billion More on Defense Than in 2016
President Donald Trump has placed a significant emphasis on the need for increased defense spending among NATO allies, and the newest data suggests his efforts… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Here’s What You Need to Know About the Recent Islamist Terrorist Attacks in France
Samuel Paty was brutally decapitated Oct. 16 outside a middle school in a north Paris suburb where he worked. Paty, 47, a history and geography… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Islamist Terror Attack in Nice an Assault on Free World
The barbaric terrorist attack Thursday morning in a church in the French city of Nice is a reminder that the free world is engaged in… Read More
InternationalAnalysis
Beheading in France by Islamist Requires Fierce Pushback for Free Speech
Earlier this month in France, a teacher who reportedly showed caricatures of the Islamic prophet Muhammad during a civics class was beheaded by an 18-year-old… Read More
InternationalCommentary
How the 3 Seas Initiative Enhances an Important Pillar of America’s Transatlantic Relationship
“The United States has skin in the game, and we look forward to every member of the Three Seas Initiative contributing as well.” Those were… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Managing America’s Alliance System
This article is an excerpt from the “2020 Mandate for Leadership: A Clear Vision for the Next Administration.” It looks back at policy decisions made… Read More
InternationalCommentary
A Hopeful New Chapter Dawns for Kosovo-Serbia Relations
At a White House ceremony last week, Kosovar Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic signed agreements aimed at normalizing economic relations between… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Kosovo-Serbia Talks at the White House Aim at Normalization of Relations
The U.S. will host Avdullah Hoti, the prime minister of Kosovo, and Aleksandar Vucic, the president of Serbia, on Friday for talks on normalizing relations…. Read More
