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.

Boeing’s struggles send an important message to the military

All workplaces, both civilian and military, operate based on cultural norms that are drilled into people’s minds through daily actions. Changing a work culture — achieving real human transformation — requires actively altering those norms.

The latest sign that Republicans are abandoning even their most deeply held principles

The ideas, arguments and principles that once defined conservatism intellectually, among them rejection of government intervention in the economy, are now apparently favored by Republicans like Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida.

How war in Ukraine changed the post-Soviet generation

While the war in Ukraine touched the whole world, it affected those in the post-Soviet countries the hardest. It evoked decades-long collective trauma in both those who lived under oppression and the generation who only knew freedom.

As Russia’s actions show, our world order is fraying

If the global community of states, such as it is, cannot manage to resuscitate the order we had, we ought to start looking hard for a better system to replace it.

Congress needs fixing. Staffers have suggestions.

While recent research shows Congress has a long way to go to reach the vision of our founders to build “a more perfect union,” congressional staff have offered both confirmation that progress can be made in this area and guidance on what still needs to be done.

Tennessee legislators fighting ‘tyranny’ with tyranny

Tennessee legislators may have a woefully anachronistic view of America, but they are not the ones to fear tyranny. Everyone else should because these legislators are acting like tyrants.

How judge in classified docs case just got called out

Special Counsel Jack Smith responded to U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon’s bizarre recent order in the classified records case against Donald Trump, which asked the parties to propose jury instructions based on flagrantly wrong legal premises. Smith’s answer, in effect, was “I’m not playing.”

Changing our political tone starts in our classrooms

We can take a definitive step in every community to begin improving the tone of our discussions about even the most contentious issues. We must prioritize civics and history education in our local schools and send teachers clear messages of support.

Biden’s going to have to work for independent votes

If Biden wants independent votes, he’s going to have to work for them. And that will involve challenging his own party’s opposition to granting independents full voting rights in local primaries.

Why a TikTok ban isn’t sufficient, or what we need

The House bill banning TikTok is not what we need. If the flood of calls from TikTok and its users to congressional offices is any indication, it’s also not what many want.

Biden’s liquefied natural gas moratorium is foolish, dangerous and will harm US allies

Placing a moratorium on American LNG exports is no small matter. It will have long-lasting consequences for our geopolitical standing and endanger climate change goals here and abroad. It is a losing move for the U.S., and Biden, with Congress’ support, must quickly reverse course.

The US just fired a first diplomatic shot at Israel

This week’s decision by the United States to abstain from casting its veto in the United Nations Security Council turned a page in history.

Political pandering in Pennsylvania, Ohio over steel deal boosts China

A sensitive local issue involving the purchase of U.S. Steel, an iconic American company based in Pittsburgh, by a Japanese corporation has led to political pandering in Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Looking back at Operation Homecoming 51 years later

This Friday, March 29, marks the 51st anniversary of the completion of Operation Homecoming. It resulted in the return of 591 American POWs held by North Vietnam, the Viet Cong, the Pathet Lao and the People’s Republic of China. We need to remember these POWs for their courage and sacrifice.

The military’s #MeToo reckoning is in full swing

As the military faces ramped-up government efforts and increased public support for reform, it is long past time to rethink the Feres doctrine with respect to sexual assault claims.

George Marshall: A public servant and the public good

One antidote to our poisonous, nasty political atmosphere is to consider especially significant positive leaders of our past, such as Gen. George C. Marshall. Marshall, one of the greatest soldiers produced by our or any other nation, was a dedicated public servant.