‘Just Statecraft’ Links Just War Theory to Grand Strategy
The new term ‘just statecraft’ is complementary to the broader Just War Theory framework by linking it to broader elements of national strategy
Marc LiVeccheFebruary 13, 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s Doctrine of Christian Warfighting
Pete Hegseth’s success as Defense Secretary will depend on his ability to impart the classically liberal values, rooted in Christian civilization, that made the West great
Miles SmithJanuary 15, 2025
Misunderstanding Escalation Dynamics with Russia
In the Russo-Ukrainian War, only one side’s actions are labeled as escalatory, and it’s never those of the aggressor.
Mike CotéDecember 4, 2024
America Protected the Kingdom of Hawai’i from France and Britain – Now We Must Protect Southeast Asia from China
America’s positive relationship with the Kingdom of Hawai’i in the face of French and British aggression is instructive for how to approach Asian nations threatened by China today
Anthony PeeblerNovember 19, 2024
Atrocities Make Military Intervention a Right and a Duty
Nations are sovereign, but that sovereignty does not override the essential human dignity of all persons which, when horribly violated, necessitates an international response
J. Daryl CharlesOctober 24, 2024
Why War in Lebanon is Inevitable
Arabs and Israelis are convinced that the other side only understands power – and neither are wrong.
Robert NicholsonSeptember 18, 2024
The Death of Deterrence
If the West allows the credible threat of deterrence to die with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, only more violence will ensue in the long run
J. Daryl CharlesAugust 15, 2024
Elbridge Colby Christianity & National Security 2023
Elbridge Colby’s lecture at Christianity & National Security 2023, where he discusses China, realist foreign policy goals, and the just…
Elbridge ColbyNovember 16, 2023
Rebeccah Heinrichs Christianity & National Security 2023
Rebeccah Heinrichs’ lecture at Christianity & National Security 2023. Rebeccah Heinrichs discusses nuclear deterrence, the law of armed conflict, and…
Rebeccah HeinrichsNovember 16, 2023
