Opinion

Maybe the Democrats can learn from their latest disarray

The Democratic Party has gotten itself into a mess because it has evolved — or devolved — into a party fairly perceived as more concerned with the interests of the few and less concerned with the welfare and rights of the many.

Two aerial photos of an air base side by side, with several planes visible on the left image and missing on the right.

Wars drone on with battlefield technology and tactics

Ukraine’s drone attack on Russian bombers was impressive enough for President Donald Trump to issue an order bolstering U.S. defenses against drones. This has renewed importance as unidentified drones have entered U.S. airspace in the past and have shadowed our warships.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz poses with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Germany’s chancellor visits Washington, departs a victor

The extremely positive and productive — and calm — visit of Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz with President Donald Trump received relatively little media emphasis.

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The United Nations headquarters in New York.

Why the US can’t trust the UN anti-corruption standard

The U.N. must vet corrupt corporations involved in their initiatives.

U.S. Army Camp is continually updated as Soldiers work to “improve their foxhole”, May 1, 2025, at Rumalyn Landing Zone, Syria. T-walls are strategically positioned to mitigate blast effects and enhance perimeter security, forming a critical component of base force protection measures. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Andrew Lightsey IV)

Why now is the time to withdraw US troops in Syria

Now Trump needs to take the next step and agree to withdraw the remaining 1,500 or so U.S. troops still in Syria. This will encourage regional cooperation and allow the U.S. to pivot to more pressing global challenges.

Doug Collins watching Pete Hegseth talk, with Hegseth gesturing.

A missed opportunity for military-to-civilian transition

The new Memorandum of Understanding between DOD and VA is a missed opportunity that fails to mention support for veterans to connect with family-sustaining civilian jobs.

A military fighter jet speeds down the flight line as it takes off from an aircraft carrier at sea.

Why America can’t afford to delay the Navy’s next-generation fighter

Rep. Jen Kiggans of Virginia, a Navy veteran, says the F/A‑XX is not just a replacement for the F/A‑18 Super Hornet. It is the centerpiece of sixth-generation naval aviation — a stealthy, long-range, data-integrated platform designed to dominate in contested environments. It is built for the fight we know is coming.

Troops in camouflage combat gear and holding weapons stand along a concrete walkway with police as protesters march by.

Voters wanted immigration enforcement, but not like this

America can end the immigration chaos. This vision of an immigration policy animated by the rule of law is achievable, but no one in government has focused on achieving it.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks with reporters.

Making energy abundance a reality — G-7 summit gives US, Canada a unique opportunity

President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney are uniquely positioned to champion a bold vision: reasserting and securing North American energy dominance.

Statues of Reagan and Gorbachev face each other, with an image of the two behind them.

Leveraging, in all of its manifestations, is now king

The Leveraging Framework adopted a multidisciplinary approach to illuminate major themes and tensions in politics, political economy, real estate, labor-management relations, U.S./international relations, family history, family policy and more.

Washington and Jefferson carved into stone at Mount Rushmore.

George Washington, America’s reluctant leader, contrasts with today’s

One of the qualities George Washington’s contemporaries most liked about him was that he was not eager for power. The greatest threat to limited government is leaders who covet power, gain it, and are reluctant to cede it.

Pete Hegseth gestures with his left arm outstretched as he stands at a podium and speaks into microphones on a stage in front of a large blue screen.

Chinese coercion is energizing Asia’s middle-powers

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth name-dropped China in a security conference speech, as if to shame the Asian superpower for running roughshod over the so-called rules-based international order.