Historian Stephen Kotkin recently discussed the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s strategic decisions. Putin’s focus appears to be on destroying rather than conquering, with no real long-term benefit for Russia, Kotkin says. Despite being hailed as a tactical genius, Kotkin argues that Putin’s actions have not...
Ian Bremmer: NATO Unity & How to End War in Ukraine
What a difference a year makes. As the world marks the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine, Zelensky's military has performed far better against Russia than even some of its staunchest supporters expected when the war began. And Putin's illegal invasion of a sovereign neighbor has rallied the West...
Zakaria: Washington Has Succumbed to Dangerous Groupthink on China
We are often told that the United States is deeply divided, that polarization makes it impossible to make any progress in policy, and that our country is so internally conflicted that it cannot project unity and strength to the world. But on the most important foreign policy issue confronting policymakers,...
US Energy Department Concludes COVID-19 Likely Originated From Lab Leak
The U.S. Department of Energy has reportedly concluded that the COVID-19 pandemic most likely arose from a laboratory leak, according to a classified intelligence report that has been provided to the White House and key members of Congress. The report reveals that the Energy Department was previously undecided on how...
Israel Currency Falls as Government Moves on Judiciary Shakeup
Israel's shekel dropped more than 2% and government bonds and shares slid after the Knesset passed the first reading of a bill to make contested changes to the county's judiciary. The currency fall sent the shekel toward its lowest level since April 2020. Since the beginning of the month the...
Biden Is Wrong About the Future of Oil
In his recent State of the Union speech, President Joe Biden acknowledged the ongoing need for oil and natural gas production, stating that it would be necessary for at least another decade. But energy experts predict that oil demand will remain near peak levels for years, and possibly decades, with...
Former Shah’s Son Sees Fracturing of Islamist Regime in Iran
During an interview, Reza Pahlavi suggests that the Iranian people, along with a newly united opposition, should capitalize on the splintering within Iran's leadership, with assistance from the United States and Europe. Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s last shah, has joined forces with other prominent Iranian opposition figures to...
John Deere, Other Equipment Makers Look to Hire Laid-Off Tech Talent
Deere & Co., the world's largest tractor maker, and other major agricultural and construction equipment companies in the United States are trying to attract tech workers from Silicon Valley who have faced layoffs and hiring freezes. These firms have an abundance of job openings and are offering remote work options...
Dems Reject VA Governor’s Education Pick in Blow to Parent Empowerment Effort
Virginia Democrats have blocked the nomination of Suparna Dutta, Gov. Glenn Youngin’s pick for the state board of education. Dutta is the co-founder of a parent group that criticized the admission standards at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, claiming that it abandoned merit-based admissions to reduce the...
Israel Could Strip Palestinians of Citizenship, Deport Them, Under New Law
Israel's parliament has passed a law that enables authorities to withdraw citizenship and residency of Palestinians who have been imprisoned for “acts of terror” recognized by the Israeli government and receive financial aid from the Palestinian Authority. The law also allows deportation of Palestinians to occupied territories. Palestinians with Israeli...