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The War Powers Act Is Unconstitutional. It's Also Unworkable.
Congress has real war powers. The War Powers Act is not one of them.
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Fifty Years After Saigon: Remembering the Nobility of a Betrayed Cause
We must remember not just South Vietnam's fall, but why it fell.
Apr 30
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Is Trump's Iran Strike Constitutional?
Many on the right have come to believe that all military action requires a Congressional declaration of war. But the Founding Fathers disagreed.
Mar 2
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ICYMI: The America-First Case for Iranian Regime Change
A free, secular, pro-western Iran is good for the whole world. It would also end much of the turmoil that keeps American forces perpetually in the…
Mar 1
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The America-First Case for Iranian Regime Change
A free, secular, pro-western Iran is good for the whole world. It would also end much of the turmoil that keeps American forces perpetually in the…
Feb 17
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Pearl Harbor and the Birth of the American Century
The day that redefined the United States, down to the present day.
Dec 6, 2025
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Trump's Asian Triumph and the Collapse of China’s Grand Strategy
The President's one-year trade truce with China got most of the attention. But deals with Japan and South Korea help illustrate the enormous reversal…
Oct 31, 2025
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The Fall of China, 76 Years Ago Today
The blood of a people which should have been free remains indelibly on our hands.
Oct 1, 2025
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In Maps: China’s Military Activity in the Indo-Pacific
China is expanding its military operations and infrastructure throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Here's where, and what it means.
Sep 10, 2025
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Truman Was Right - The 80th Anniversary of Hiroshima
Whether judging by necessity or Just War Theory, the Allies, however imperfect, were righteous in waging this defensive war and right to use the Atomic…
Aug 6, 2025
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The EU Trade Deal: Are You Tired of Winning Yet?
Trump scores the biggest trade deal of them all, fresh off huge wins with China and Japan, plus NATO's commitment to a 250% defense spending increase.
Jul 28, 2025
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A Washington–New Delhi Alliance Is a Perfect Storm Against China
As China’s trade with United States shrinks and its economic problems deepen, India’s trade and strategic ties with the U.S. are set to expand…
Jul 17, 2025
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