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Ignored Orders and Growing Resistance in Chinese Military After Purge of Top Generals

Insiders say the widespread internal resistance and command dysfunction are an unprecedented rejection of Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s authority. That's…

Feb 4 • Rod D. Martin and Guest Author

Xi’s Purge Isn’t “Anti-Corruption.” It’s a Power Struggle — and It Could Be a Prelude to War.

China’s top general may have been the last man standing between Xi Jinping and an invasion of Taiwan. Now he’s gone.

Jan 28 • Rod D. Martin

Five Wins in Five Days: Trump’s Victories, and the Journal’s State of Denial

From the UK to Russia-Ukraine, India-Pakistan, China, and "Most Favored Nation" on pharma, Trump delivers exactly what he promised.

May 12, 2025 • Rod D. Martin

Losing the Country: Higher Voter Turnout Now Hurts Democrats

If you wondered why they're so desperate to flood the country with illegal aliens, look no further. Democrats are losing America's legitimate…

Apr 17, 2025 • Rod D. Martin

The Illusion of Chinese Strength: Power, Paranoia, and the Temptation of War

Time is not on China’s side. That makes the next decade the most dangerous. An in-depth look.

Apr 3, 2025 • Rod D. Martin

ICYMI: The Free Trader's Case for Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs

Today is Trump's much-heralded "Liberation Day". He may do more for free trade than all others before him.

Apr 2, 2025 • Rod D. Martin

The Free Trader's Case for Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs

Trump may do more for free trade than all others before him.

Mar 19, 2025 • Rod D. Martin

Conrad Black: America's Resurgence is Reshaping the World

The U.S. is demonstrating almost effortlessly how illusory is the idea that any other country or group of countries can challenge its pre-eminence.

Jan 13, 2019 • Guest Author

The Rule of Law, Corruption, and Prosperity

When the rule of law is lost, even great nations disintegrate.

Nov 8, 2016 • Guest Author

Brexit Is Glorious

The naysayers are just wrong. The markets are wrong too. And even if they weren't, what price liberty?

Jun 28, 2016 • Rod D. Martin

The Rod Martin Report: May 14, 2016

You can read about the world anywhere. You read The Rod Martin Report to understand it.

May 14, 2016 • Rod D. Martin

The Rod Martin Report: February 27, 2016

You can read about the world anywhere. You read The Rod Martin Report to understand it.

Feb 27, 2016 • Rod D. Martin

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