Greater virtue in victimhood than in victory?

Instead of exalting victimhood, we could champion resilience, agency and gratitude. We could honor past struggles while embracing present freedoms. In doing so, we might discover that victory — over adversity, over our limitations — carries far greater virtue than victimhood ever could.

English-language rule for truckers will backfire

Enforcement of a proficiency requirement to curb capacity will come back to bite the industry when demand inevitably rebounds.

New focus on repealing harmful education regulations is a win for veterans

The U.S. House of Representatives’ recent passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) marks a big step toward rolling back discriminatory regulations that stifle higher education competition and student choice, especially for military and veteran students.

Israel strikes Iran. Will the US remain on the sidelines?

According to the Israel Defense Forces, Israel deployed approximately 200 fighter jets in a major aerial operation, striking more than 100 targets across Iran.

The perils of nemawashi, should the US have to act quickly to protect Taiwan

The U.S. can neither ignore nor change nemawashi, but it can mitigate its negative effects on operational timelines through preparation and adroit diplomacy.  

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.