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Public Solidarity and Room to Maneuver

Americans should take inspiration from British cotton mill workers during the U.S. civil war and give President Trump the support he needs to defeat Tehran.

The Causes of Failed Diplomacy with Iran

The U.S. and Iran approach deterrence, negotiation, leverage, and regional security from fundamentally different perspectives, and until America can learn this lesson, future attempts at negotiation may result in similar failure

An Update on the U.S. War with Iran

The U.S. has achieved major victories against Iran but must maintain pressure to halt Iran’s nuclear weapons program and attacks on civilian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

A Tale of Two Vances?

J.D. Vance in “Communion” comes across as a nuanced, empathetic, and thoughtful Christian, traits that often seem incongruous with his rhetoric as vice president.

A New Strategy with Old Roots

Free World Defense calls for a both more restrained and sustained engagement with threats to the US-led international order

Citizenship in Heaven Does Not Mean Abandoning Politics on Earth

Christians are not mandated to support President Trump. At the same time, that his behavior is at times offensive does not automatically mean they must oppose him either. Neither captures the prudence required of politically-engaged Christians.

Trump and the Domesticated European Elites

Despite the MAGA critique that the United States has been taken for a sucker by Europe, the truth is that European elites have become American vassals, their highest aspiration no longer to remain in Europe but to rise through American-led institutions

Mr. Vance’s Hungarian Shame

Viktor Orbán has been ousted from power in Hungary, yet the question remains: why did Vice President Vance campaign so aggressively for a leader so transparently aligned with Russia and at odds with American interests?

Pope Leo, the President, and the Prince of Peace

Christians can disagree with Pope Leo’s prudential judgment about the Iran war while also appreciating his insistence on preaching the gospel, graciousness in the face of insults, and sincere concern for all who suffer from violence

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