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The Zumwalt-class destroyer is an ever-growing boondoggle
After ten years of upgrades, repairs, and program-related issues, the lead Zumwalt-class destroyer is finally returning to service this September. But it will…
France is doubling down on nukes. Will Europe pay a price?
Europe’s security fears are real and legitimate. But deploying nuclear-capable aircraft to Russia’s doorstep is not the answer, and Washington’s contradictions are making…
The Houthi blockade puts Trump in a serious bind
On Monday, Yemen’s Houthis announced a blockade of Saudi Arabia, marking a major escalation that could ratchet up pressure on global oil markets…
With Trump distracted by Iran, Netanyahu is squeezing Gaza
The U.S. war with Iran continues to be a major distraction, diverting attention from other problems even within the Middle East. The Israeli…
John Esposito, 86, showed how Islamophobia warped US policy
My former Georgetown professor, John Esposito, passed away on July 15, 2026, just as the military campaign between the U.S. and Iran reignited…
Pro-Israel GOP donors fueling Rep. Stevens’ Dem primary in Michigan
The August 4th Democratic primary for Michigan’s open Senate seat pits Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.), backed by nearly $15 million (to-date) in support…
Bolivian security forces are cracking down. The US is helping.
In May and June, Bolivian police violently dispersed massive demonstrations in La Paz, detaining hundreds of protesters and injuring many more. The crackdown,…
Trump just handed left-wing Lula a campaign win
Late last week, the Trump administration imposed what Brazilian officials had spent weeks bracing for: a fresh 25% tariff on most Brazilian exports,…
Ukraine’s defense minister walked into Zelensky corruption buzzsaw
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has fired Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov as part of a larger government shakeup, setting the stage for an ugly…
Gunboat or showboat: Can the Navy truly sustain a long war with Iran?
A powerful naval force is now concentrated from the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean in support of continuing operations against the Islamic…
