Democrats Repeat Their Despicable History of Encouraging Defiance of Federal Laws
Massachusetts Democrat James Hawkins proposed a bill forcing unmasked federal agents to face public hostility, ignoring rising violence against ICE. Critics argue this defies constitutional supremacy and endangers law enforcement.
Deterrence Runs on Rare Earths
The future of deterrence won’t be decided by tanks or troops alone—but by tiny, rare earth elements that power AI, drones, and defense systems. The United States’ strategic edge depends on securing what’s buried beneath the surface.
Another DRC Peace Deal
Adding M23 to the talks is a positive step, but the agreement’s test will be whether it can change circumstances on the ground.
Applying the Orphan Drug Policy to America’s Mining Industry
U.S. dependency on Chinese-sourced critical minerals poses a threat to national security. How can the United States stimulate critical mineral production? The Orphan Drug Act of 1983, the 2007 FDA Act, and the 2012 FDA Safety and Innovation Act may hold the answers.
How Washington Could Leverage Its Gulf AI Deals
Executed strategically, Trump’s Gulf AI deals could offer a foundation to enhance U.S. AI leadership by anchoring Gulf states more firmly into the United States’s tech orbit and channeling their capital toward American AI interests.
America, Europe, and the shifting international order
The analysis examines post-WWII order shifts and Trump’s NATO impact: U.S. pressure for higher European defense spending could strengthen cooperation or weaken transatlantic ties. The alliance’s future hinges on Europe’s response and mutual strategic choices.
The Republican foreign policy debate, President Trump, and the transatlantic alliance
The article analyzes shifts in GOP foreign policy and Trump’s impact on NATO. Trump’s transactional approach pushes Europe to boost defense spending, but risks weakening transatlantic unity. Success depends on turning pressure into stronger cooperation, not European strategic divergence from the U.S.
The US attacks Iran: Three questions for the day after
The U.S. airstrike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, following Israel’s successful operation, has left the situation uncertain. Key questions remain: Did America cripple Iran’s nuclear program? How will Iran retaliate? And could this crisis lead to regime change?
Ukraine’s War Is America’s Warning
Ukraine’s battlefield innovations in drones, AI, and electronic warfare offer the US a critical preview of future conflict. Partnering with Ukraine now could help modernize America’s defense and avoid strategic lag.
It’s Time To Restructure the U.S. Military’s Command Plan
The UCP is overdue for a major update, as it no longer lends itself to a grand strategy aimed at deterring Chinese aggression.
With the potential return of a global war, it is time to reconsider the Joint Staff’s historical role of coordinating global operations during a conflict.
The president and the secretary of defense have the power to issue new UCPs at their will. They should exercise that power now.
The Originalist Case for Birthright Citizenship
President Trump has moved to constrain birthright citizenship, and a number of constitutional scholars have questioned whether the 14th Amendment in fact requires it. They make serious arguments, but they ultimately misconstrue the 14th Amendment. According to the best reading of the text, all individuals born on American soil are American citizens. The marginal exceptions to this rule tend to prove the rule rather than refute it.
Trump and Congress Clash over Who Has Final Say on the Library of Congress
Who is in charge of the Library of Congress: Congress or the president? Until recently, the settled answer in Washington was that the world’s largest library was, as its name states, a legislative branch agency.