Russia-Ukraine War

Four Endings to the War in Ukraine

What terms will Ukraine, Russia, and the West ultimately come to?

China, America, and Thucydides’ Trap

How can China and America avoid the war that befell Athens and Sparta?

Russia, Iran, and China are Weaker Than They Appear

Despite narratives of Western decline, we must observe the problems afflicting our rivals as well

National Security is Not an Abstraction

“National security” may sound like an abstraction, but in reality it’s anything but

The Real Threat to Religious Freedom in Ukraine

Accusations against Ukraine of religious persecution ignore collaboration between the Russian Orthodox Church and Putin

J. Daryl Charles Christianity & National Security 2023

J. Daryl Charles’ lecture at Christianity & National Security 2023. J. Daryl Charles discusses justice, neighborly love, and great power…

The Russo-Ukrainian War as Orthodox-Latin Conflict

The Russo-Ukrainian War may be best described as another episode in the Orthodox-Latin rivalry

What “Democracy” is America Defending?

When Americans say we are defending democracy by supporting Ukraine, what do we mean?

Katechon or Satan? The Russian Deception

“Holy Rus'” is an essential concept in Russian mythology, but also eschatology