Stephen Kotkin’s history writing is masterful—but his democracy-vs-authoritarianism lens distorts how geopolitics really works
Francis P. SempaJanuary 12, 2026
While the Spanish government understandably does not want to celebrate the reign of dictator Francisco Franco, recent actions taken to erase his memory seem punitive towards the broader legacy of Spanish Catholicism
Paul MarshallJanuary 9, 2026
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
Siobhan Heekin-CanedyJanuary 8, 2026
Defying critics on both left and right, Daniel Darling’s “In Defense of Christian Patriotism” calls on believers to love their country.
Michael LuccheseJanuary 7, 2026
Christmas is important to Christians because from their point of view the Baby Jesus is the meaning of Christmas, and the meaning of Christmas is the meaning of life.
Walter Russell MeadJanuary 6, 2026
The best way to succeed in Venezuela is to empower María Corina Machado and the democratic opposition.
Carrie FilipettiJanuary 5, 2026
The Gospels occupy a kind of center point in human culture as a whole: products of a particular time and place, but comprehensible to all.
Walter Russell MeadJanuary 5, 2026
If we leave religion out of our national conversation, we end up with a vapid conversation that doesn’t address the deepest realities that move most of the people in this country.
Walter Russell MeadJanuary 4, 2026
From the killing of Soleimani to the capture of Maduro, Trump’s record in foreign affairs has been marked not by isolationism but decisive uses of force
James DiddamsJanuary 3, 2026
