Democracy

Global Strategy, Regional Tactics

Although the threats to the American-led world order are linked at a strategic level, dealing with each successfully requires different regional tactics.

On Freedom: From Saint Paul to Luther to Lincoln

What has freedom meant across the ages?

The Torch and Tapestry of Generations

How has America’s leadership gotten so old?

Albania Jails Elected Greek Mayor

Albania is discriminating against its Greek minority.

Christian Dictatorship Chic?

Contemporary America is superior to a single day under Franco, communist East Germany, or any dictator.   

Are Turkey’s Elections Legitimate?

It is very likely that no matter who Turkey votes for, the votes will be recorded as Erdogan’s regime desires

Deep State Theology

Claims about a dark “deep state” 50 years ago or now distract from addressing an always more challenging reality.

What Whittaker Chambers Can Teach Biden on the True Meaning of Freedom

Whittaker Chambers’ “Witness” is a classic of American literature and Biden should heed its discourse on Freedom

“Politics” and Other Religious Words

There is no safe, neutral Hobbit hole to which we can retreat and enjoy a pint and a second breakfast while the rest of the world troubles itself with politics.

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