Republic of Texas

Davy Crockett and the Geopolitics of the Alamo

The Texans' sacrifice at the Alamo and their improbable victory at San Jacinto still define our world.

Mar 6, 2025 • Rod D. Martin

A Former Slave on the Personal Goodness of Robert E. Lee

Lee had many faults. But even his former slaves believed him the best of men.

Jul 18, 2021 • Rod D. Martin

The Geopolitics of the United States, Part 2: American Identity and the Threats of Tomorrow

The physical geography of the United States has also impacted the country's human geography.

Jul 6, 2016 • Guest Author

The Geopolitics of the United States, Part 1: The Inevitable Empire

The geography of the United States makes the country uniquely capable of becoming a dominant global power.

Jul 4, 2016 • Guest Author

The Geopolitical Strategy of the United States

The United States has been extraordinarily effective in sequentially and elegantly addressing its fears. And now, as always, the solution creates the…

Feb 25, 2016 • Guest Author

The Rod Martin Report: March 26, 2015

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

Mar 26, 2015 • Rod D. Martin

Davy Crockett: Hero of Liberty

A legend even in his own time, long before his stand at the Alamo.

Mar 6, 2015 • Rod D. Martin

Remember the Alamo

The left relentlessly attacks every victory for America and for freedom. Let's hope the new Alamo movie resists the assault.

Mar 12, 2004 • Rod D. Martin

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