World War I

Paul Kengor: World War I and the Second Fall of Man

A disastrously wasteful affair, a mad form of collective European suicide, and the murder of the old world.

Jun 28, 2018 •

The Geopolitics of Britain

The problem Britain faces is an EU that doesn’t resemble what the founders imagined, or even what existed 10 years ago. But its alternative -- increased…

Mar 19, 2018 •

Intellectuals and Thugs: The Russian Revolution

The Russian Revolution was the embodiment of an idea – an idea turned into a political party, ruled by a man who claimed the authority of logic and who…

Nov 7, 2017 •

Japanese Exceptionalism

Japan and the United States are both nations built on the idea that they were ordained by God and history to rule.

Jun 28, 2017 •

The World That World War II Built

As we approach the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Midway, it's worth reflecting on the systemic nature of the War, and what that has meant.

May 26, 2017 •

In Defense of Nationalism

The concept of nationalism in the modern world remains largely misunderstood.

Jan 18, 2017 •

Europe’s Long War with Islam

None of this is new. But Europe has lost its grip on North Africa and the Levant, and the first population movements and small attacks are occurring. It…

Sep 3, 2016 •

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 •

The Middle East: The Way It Is and Why

External powers created an arbitrary framework, one that is fragile at best.

Feb 11, 2016 •

Mapping Russia's Strategy

A picture is worth a thousand words.

Jan 27, 2016 •

100 Years Since Sarajevo: The Murder of the Old World

The Great War was far more consequential than we remember.

Jun 29, 2014 •

The Israeli Solution

The two-state "solution" has been and will continue to be a disaster, rooted in multiple lies. There's a better way.

Mar 1, 2014 •

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