While many conservatives have been understandably disappointed by the hijacking of ‘human rights’ by the left, it would be a mistake to abandon the notion of intrinsic, universal, God-given rights altogether

The example of Barrett, as a stereotype-defying conservative, Catholic, professionally successful mother of seven can help illuminate a better understanding of the role of women in America

While gene-editing and all-seeing orbs belonged to the realm of fantasy in Tolkien’s own time, today these technologies have the capacity to fundamentally reshape societies and the global order of nations

Conservatives must become more attentive to how the use and abuse of the English language shapes politics and culture

Russian national identity should be defined by Russia’s rich spiritual heritage, as exemplified by Prince Demetrius Gallitzin, and not by Russia’s long history of military conquests

Absent the language and intercultural skills that make diplomacy work, the US will not be able to effectively project power abroad

Leo XIV must avoid Francis’ missteps in international affairs by consistently condemning human rights abuses by China, Russia, Venezuela, Cuba, and other authoritarian regimes

The study of the Great Books is excellent preparation to understand the theory and practice of international relations

Former US Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan’s account of his time in Moscow during and after the invasion of Ukraine is essential reading for understanding the lead-up to Putin’s decision to attack Ukraine

Peggy Noonan’s “A Certain Sense of America” captures the political contradictions and controversies that have characterized the last decade as few other books have