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Booker’s Record-breaking Speech Proves Democrats Are Stuck In The Past
In our era of lightning-fast news cycles, Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) has claimed a peculiar distinction: surpassing South Carolina Sen. Strom Thurmond’s notorious 24-hour civil rights filibuster to deliver the longest speech in Senate history. This feat, while impressive in its physical endurance, inadvertently illustrates the fundamental disconnect between Democratic messaging strategy and today’s media reality…
Trump Is Redefining, Not Abandoning, American Soft Power
As Donald Trump heads back to the White House, leaders across the Middle East anticipate the revival of a pragmatic partnership centered on economic growth, security, and regional stability. Trump’s first term resonated with Gulf leaders and beyond, emphasizing results over ideology—a stark contrast to the Biden administration. His tenure’s signature accomplishments, including the Abraham Accords, a robust stance on Iran, and business-driven diplomacy, are seen as a roadmap for renewed progress in the region…
Why the U.S. Needs a Sovereign Wealth Fund
The United States spends trillions of dollars annually on military and foreign aid. Yet, it lacks the financial tools necessary to secure its economic future. While the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act provide welcome investments in clean energy and semiconductors, they fail to address the more significant, long-term need for sustained and strategic industrial policy. The United States needs a sovereign wealth fund (SWF) — a national investment vehicle capable of turning tax dollars into high-yield returns that can reshape the economy for decades to come…
The Fall Of Assad: Five Hot Takes
The dramatic fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad marks a watershed moment in the tumultuous history of the Middle East. Mr. Assad’s regime, sustained for years by the external lifelines of Russia and Iran, finally crumbled under the weight of its contradictions and the enduring pressures of civil war. For the United States, his fall underscores critical lessons about our foreign policy failures and raises urgent questions about the road ahead…
The Nations Likely To Win, Not Lose, From Trump’s Tariffs
Trump’s coming trade war will drive more supply chains out of China, opening opportunities for select others to fill the gaps…
Trump’s Return Signals New Opportunities for Middle East Ties
As Donald Trump heads back to the White House, leaders across the Middle East anticipate the revival of a pragmatic partnership centered on economic growth, security, and regional stability. Trump’s first term resonated with Gulf leaders and beyond, emphasizing results over ideology—a stark contrast to the Biden administration. His tenure’s signature accomplishments, including the Abraham Accords, a robust stance on Iran, and business-driven diplomacy, are seen as a roadmap for renewed progress in the region…
The French Exodus From Africa: Has It Helped Democracy
Was the criticism of France’s presence in Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso and Niger more about national pride than about fostering true democratic development…
Americas First?’ A Second Trump Term Could Be A Renaissance For Latin America
The prospect of Donald Trump returning to the White House in 2025 has sparked intense discussion about the future of U.S.-Latin American relations. While critics focus on potential tensions, a closer examination reveals how Trump’s “America First” approach could catalyze a long-overdue transformation in hemispheric relations, ultimately benefiting both the U.S. and its southern neighbors…
Israel’s Expanding War and the Echoes of the American ‘Surge’ Strategy
Israel has dramatically escalated its military operations, extending beyond Gaza to include strikes in Lebanon, Yemen and Syria. This expansion marks a significant shift in strategy that borrows heavily from the American playbook while tailoring it to Israel’s unique geopolitical context. As the conflict intensifies, it’s crucial to examine the implications of this approach, not just for the Middle East but for global security and economic stability…
