As Biden and Trump compete over who can raise tariffs on China the most to win blue-collar votes, both ignore the disadvantages of protectionism and “derisking” from China. Specifically, the United States risks global leadership, economic growth, and progress against climate change as it turns away from China …
Read More »America’s Greatest Enemy Isn’t China or Russia: Its $35 Trillion In Debt
With a $1.5 trillion deficit this year, $35 trillion in overall debt, and $1 trillion in interest payments this year, if the U.S. dollar is no longer the primary global reserve currency and there is suddenly a true rival to the U.S. currency, then the entire American financial system …
Read More »The Melting Point: High Command and War in the 21st Century
A new book by former CENTCOM Commander Kenneth McKenzie Jr. sheds new light on the final days of the Afghan government and the Taliban takeover. Editor’s Note: The following is adapted from The Melting Point: High Command and War in the 21st Century, a book by Gen. Kenneth …
Read More »Taiwan Must Prepare for War with China
In short, China has deprived itself of options short of war. It may not want war, but years of overbearing diplomacy may compel it to go to war. It has little alternative. Economics pundit Noah Smith reports that a meme has been circulating among China-watchers of late. The …
Read More »D-Day 80th Anniversary: The Invasion That Changed the Course of World War II
The legendary amphibious landing of World War II was the result of multiple years of intense planning and argument by the American and British militaries. It changed the course of history forever. Now, almost eighty years ago, over 23,000 airborne troops landed in Nazi-occupied France with 132,450 Allied …
Read More »Al Batayneh: The State’s Predatory Economic Practices in Jordan
Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh American author Helen Keller once said that the only thing worse than being blind is having sight without seeing. This sentiment rings true when examining the economic realities facing Jordanians today. The famous phrase “the law is an ass” is often attributed to literary …
Read More »Al-Makahleh: Visionary leadership and unwavering principles
Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh As Jordan celebrates the silver jubilee of King Abdullah’s reign, the insightful words of HRH Crown Prince Hussein shed light on the exceptional leadership that has guided the Kingdom through challenging times. In a recent interview, the Crown Prince eloquently conveyed the wisdom and foresight …
Read More »Why Trying to ‘Defeat’ the Chinese Communist Party Could Backfire
Aiming to defeat the Chinese Communist Party, such a strategy could backfire, strengthening the CCP and increasing conflict risks. The preferred strategy is maintaining U.S. dominance through enhanced focus on the Indo-Pacific, innovation, and alliances, while remaining open to engagement with China. Summary and Key Points: The U.S. …
Read More »The 4 Great Myths of Donald Trump’s Foreign Policy
The global foreign policy elite is in the throes of near hysteria at the realistic prospect of Donald Trump’s return to the presidency. And yet, they have little to fear. The global foreign policy elite is in the throes of near hysteria at the realistic prospect of Donald …
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