Putin is tactically unpredictable but strategically predictable

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin remains an enigma, an unanswered riddle, to many. We must always listen to what Putin says and be prepared for battles ahead. But someone must be brave enough to take on the bear.

Iran attack on Israel provokes new crisis

The direct attack by Iran on the territory of Israel may lead to an escalation of war in the fraught region of the Middle East.

Look deeper to make sense of the gender ‘wage gap’

At the end of the day, most workers — men and women alike — want to be paid based on what they produce, and they want job opportunities that align with their personal and career priorities.

We must pass the EPIC Act to protect veterans’ access to mental health treatments

The Ensuring Pathways to Innovative Cures (EPIC) Act would align price negotiation timelines for small molecules and biologics, giving each category 13 years of post-approval protection.

I went to Afghanistan to see my dying mom and found too many are dying in silence

Foreign graciousness alone cannot resolve the Afghan conflict as long as one group seeks to impose its will on others. This is primarily exemplified by the Taliban, predominantly composed of Pashtun tribes from the southern and eastern regions, operating under the guise of Islam.

Biden faces a familiar problem: Attacks from the left

The threat to President Joe Biden’s reelection from progressive critics of his support of Israel’s war in Gaza replicates a familiar pattern that jeopardized the prospects of past Democratic candidates.

We have to blame someone for school shootings

Our nation is increasingly frustrated by an endless series of school shootings. We’re looking desperately for someone to blame for a problem that we can’t solve. Could the Crumbleys — whose son Ethan killed four classmates in 2021 — be merely attractive targets of opportunity?

The Antarctic front: Navigating the new Cold War in the ice

As China and Russia continue to assert their presence in Antarctica, the United States must reevaluate its strategy and commitments to ensure it does not lose any more ground in this strategically vital territory.

From Army kid to a career in conservation

The outdoors may not be a cure-all for the challenges that our military youth are facing, but it can offer an important outlet and refuge for kids trying to find steady ground in a rapidly changing environment.

Financial literacy: The key to a stronger financial footing for current and former military

Navigating the mainstream financial system can be difficult without some of the burdens that our current and former members of the armed forces face. These additional obstacles can make the process even more overwhelming and stressful.