America’s Aging Leadership

2022-01-20

The key points of the piece were that President Biden and Vice President Harris are so unpopular that it might be time to consider another candidate like Hillary...

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Summit for Democracy – A Biden Photop?

2021-12-19

This weekend the “Summit for Democracy was held in Washington DC, although many only attended via the Internet...

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Tensions Grow on NATO’s Eastern Flank

2021-11-23

Although NATO/Russian relations have been tensing since the Russian incursion into Ukraine in 2014, the numbers of flashpoints have escalated recently. Belarus, with Russian help...

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Latest Incidents Raise Questions About America’s Submarine Fleet

2021-11-18

The last few weeks have once again raised questions about the quality of America’s navy and nuclear submarine fleet. There was the incident of an American submarine hitting a sea mount (a mountain totally underwater) in the South China Sea.

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Republicans Shock Experts in Off Year Elections

2021-11-01

One of the few near- truths in American politics is that the party in control of the White House incurs losses in off year elections. That was true in 2021.

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America 20 Years after 9/11 – Better or Worse

2021-09-20

“Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty or Safety.” Benjamin Franklin

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What's behind Biden's not-so-green request for more oil? Gas prices

2021-08-15

The White House is worried about “the need for reliable and stable global energy markets,” according to a statement by national security adviser Jake Sullivan released on Wednesday...

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Iraq’s Tishreen Uprising: From Barricades to Ballot Box

2021-08-02

The huge demonstrations that rocked Iraqi cities two years ago reverberate still, with the main grievances unaddressed. Protests could arise anew at any time, risking another lethal crackdown.

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