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A reflection for this solemn day of remembrance The 11 th hour of the 11 th day of the 11 th month. Such was the exact moment in 1918 that the German Empire and the Allied Powers declared an Armistice — both sides would agree to lay down their weapons and prepare for the end of the four devastating years of World War I. On November 11, 107 years ago, following six weeks of intensive negotiations between Germany, the United States, and the Entente , Marshal Ferdinand Foch,

A controversial former American leader dies, while Sudan's tragedy darkens further Well, Richard Bruce Cheney is dead. There will certainly be many of my readers who believe that Cheney was the Prince of Darkness, Darth Vader, Lord Voldemort, or any other sinister archetype one can concoct. While the death of the 46 th Vice President of the United States may not preclude tremendous mourning, it would be rude of me to speak ill of the dead. According to Fox News Analyst Brit

Japan and South Korea grapple with a world dominated by superpowers This week, President Donald Trump embarked on a highly publicized state visit to Asia, visiting multiple countries and meeting with more than a dozen world leaders. The overwhelming focus of the mainstream press has been the meeting in South Korea between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to resolve a years-long trade dispute between the two countries. However, there is more to Asia than just China. Yes,

Ceasefire in Gaza, heads roll in China, and Washington further strengthens our partnership with one of our oldest and closest allies Hello everyone! I hope you all are enjoying your October. As I near my 31 st birthday, I thought I would share with you some of the most important geopolitical stories from around the world this week. Israel-Hamas Update (Again!) Unfortunately, despite the world’s aspirations for a lasting peace, it seems that the world’s eyes are still pointed

Asia's Gen Z runs out of patience for their corrupt politicians I have a confession for all of you. Going back through my catalogue of essays, I realize that most of my interest, with a few notable exceptions , has been directed at one of three areas: US domestic politics, Europe, and the Middle east. After all, these regions consume the vast majority of American media attention and are thus easiest to analyze. For the majority of Americans, the region with by far the stronge

In the Lone Star State, I recently had the opportunity to meet a critical figure from Poland's past. Unfortunately, the past is where he...

In this closing reflection of Waitt, What? The Podcast, Samuel Waitt takes listeners on a sobering tour of the forces shaping America’s...

After a bizarre exchange between two dictators, China flexes its muscles to the world— and a very special guest For centuries, humans...

Director of the Tocqueville Center for the Study of Democracy and Society at Furman University, Professor Nelsen explores the legacy of...

Despite successes in solving other conflicts, a pair of US-led peace summits leave the war in Ukraine no closer to an end. February 28,...

Dr. Thomas Graham, former senior director for Russia at the National Security Council and now a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign...

As a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute specializing in United States–China relations, Michael Sobolik unpacks one of America’s most...

Ukraine inflicts a wound on itself— and then a U-turn Imagine this nightmare scenario: you are in a hurry, as you forgot to set your...

Retired U.S. Army General William Hickman, whose career includes deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as key leadership roles...

A review of the one expedition Theodore Roosevelt would regret During my weeks away from the office in these dog days of summer, I am...

The 12-Day War ends in ceasefire, leaving the Islamic Republic with a stark choice Beautiful Sky of Qatar While the Middle East, as you...

Gabriel Noronha, Executive Director of POLARIS National Security and a former State Department official, shares to discuss the Islamic...

As we celebrate July 4th, let us be reminded of all the nations around the globe who owe their freedom and independence to the United...

Israel— and the United States follow through on a long-threatened military operation One goal I have been working on recently is ensuring...

I take you on a tour of foreign land I know very well and the political earthquake delivered by its people I saw plenty of both these...