Houthi threat in Red Sea requires US to adopt new technology, guerrilla mindset

To protect global shipping, the principle law of freedom of navigation, geopolitical stability, and bring some semblance of peace to the region, the U.S. needs to think outside the box to combat the Houthis and embrace emerging technologies.

Unprecedented opportunity: A path forward on spectrum

For decades, the United States has enjoyed electromagnetic spectrum superiority over its competitors in all domains — both military (space, air, land, sea, cyber) and commercial. But in recent years, other countries — including China — have grown more aggressive in their efforts to “win” global technology competition.

As the West vacillates, attack has rattled Odesa

What can normal mean in Odesa now?

Why is Haiti’s economy inferior to its neighbor’s?

As Haiti continues its descent into chaos, the Dominican Republic continues to prosper.

Steel salvaging operations strip ship gravesites of their sanctity

Today the practice of “deep sea” grave robbing is in full swing. These grave robbers couldn’t care less about the bodies disturbed by their activities, as their focus is on the pre-World War II steel that went into constructing many of the ships sunk during that conflict.

What shining a light on school district actions teaches

School personnel are better off if parents know and can comment on what students are being taught before a court forces educators to be more transparent.

California shows US is too polarized for top-2 primaries

The idea behind the top-two primary system was to help push candidates toward the broad middle of the electorate. The latest Senate contest exposed its flaws.

Political hostage-taking is embedded in Putin’s foreign policy strategy

The recent execution of Alexei Navalny has reminded the world the cost of presenting a democratic opposition in an authoritarian regime.

America’s perilous electric vehicle path

The American auto industry is in the midst of an “existential crisis” that will have profound implications for the national security of our country unless we change course.

Commemorative coins will help care for National World War II Memorial, connect with younger generations

Friends of the National World War II Memorial has been given new resources to carry on its mission of preserving the Memorial through the proceeds from the Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act, coins that are available for purchase through the federal mint.

Collaboration is key to correcting online misinformation

Deepfakes of celebrities and misinformation about public figures might not be new in 2024, but they are more common and many people seem to grow ever more resigned that they are inevitable.

Building environments to combat PTSD from within

Like physical wounds, psychological cuts don’t heal unless properly attended. American warriors have earned the right to receive our nation’s support in helping them overcome the negative impacts on their lives.

US is already turning its back on the world

America’s political system, for all its foibles and absurdities, will eventually produce policies that nudge the world in a positive direction. Too many American leaders seem to have forgotten that.

DEI, sold as a way to promote racial harmony, does just the opposite

Programs designed to instill “diversity, equity and inclusion” (DEI) do not promote racial harmony.

Biden promised unity, but speech was angry, partisan

When the commander in chief is well, cognizant and prepared, even if the state of the union was weak, Americans could still be hopeful, inspired, unified — strong. Biden couldn’t convey any of those things. That’s too bad for Democrats and Republicans alike.

Prabowo Subianto’s triumph opens a new chapter for Indonesia

The victory by Prabowo Subianto in the presidential race constitutes an opportunity to deepen bilateral ties, advance the nascent U.S.-Indonesia strategic plan, overcome motivational distrust and build an historic new era marked by Indonesia’s respect for democracy and pluralism.

Paws-on-the-ground: Honor 4-legged heroes this Canine Veterans Day

U.S. military dogs are paws-on-the-ground all around the world — helping to keep America and its allies secure. So, on March 13 (Canine Veterans Day), take a moment to commemorate the four-legged heroes who help keep us safe.

Biden’s pause on new LNG exports is the right move for national security

A pause on the approval of new liquefied natural gas exports is more than just action on climate — it tackles an emerging national security threat that oil and gas CEOs would rather not talk about.

KC-46 Pegasus helps stabilize the workforce

Maintaining and investing in an American-made refueling tanker — the KC-46 Pegasus — helps stabilize the workforce reduces risk, bolsters American companies and workers, and provides an added layer of security for national defense and program sustainment.