• Despite Hiccups, Chinese Military Modernization Still a Threat to Region

    Modernization is at the core of the CCP’s mission to change China, and the world beyond. But while Xi has provided the armed forces with cutting-edge weaponry, key signs point to his lack of confidence so far in the process of modernizing its top personnel.

  • A Crucible for Guyana’s Evolving Democracy

    The legal saga of Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed is far more than a courtroom drama. It is a crucible for Guyana’s evolving democracy — testing the country’s institutions, its relationship with external powers, and its ability to balance justice with political pluralism. Few legal cases in Guyana’s post-independence history have had such wide political and symbolic resonance as the indictment of Azruddin Mohamed and his father Nazar Mohamed.

  • Texas AG Ken Paxton Announces Undercover Investigations of “Leftist Terror Cells”

    Paxton cited the recent attack on a Dallas immigration field office, though the shooter’s political affiliation was unclear and there was no evidence he was linked to organized “cells.”

  • Circumcision, Tylenol, and Autism? RFK Jr. Misses the Cut

    When public health officials use their platforms to promote pet theories instead of proven science, it’s not just sloppy—it’s dangerous. These pronouncements shape research priorities, regulatory decisions, and the information the public is allowed to hear. When science gets filtered through political agendas and personal crusades, public health becomes a tool of control rather than a source of trust. HHS officials wield enormous influence over Americans’ medical choices; that power demands humility and restraint—not speculation masquerading as science.

  • China “Targeting” Mississippi River System: FBI

    China’s plan to gain monopolistic control over key global industries extends to the U.S. inland waterways and major ports. Major ports in southern Louisiana serve as the gateway to the rest of the river network and the U.S. interior.

  • James Comey’s Indictment Is a Trademark Tactic of Authoritarians

    Legal experts across the political spectrum describe the indictment of former FBI director James Comey as an unprecedented political prosecution that breaks fundamental democratic norms and mirrors tactics used by authoritarian leaders worldwide. Comey’s indictment is momentous because it tests a principle that has protected American democracy: Presidents should not direct prosecutors to charge their political enemies. When leaders can abuse the justice system to target critics and investigators, the rule of law collapses.

  • As Trump Champions Fossil Fuels, the World Is Betting on Renewable Energy

    If you live in the U.S., seeing how the Trump administration is hobbling the development of renewable energy, you could be forgiven for thinking that renewable energy is on the outs. But the US is n outlier: Despite a U.S. retreat, solar and wind are overtaking fossil fuels globally, according to two new reports.

  • Armed Conflict? Trump’s Venezuela Boat Strikes Test U.S. Law

    President Trump has declared that the United States is now engaged in an “armed conflict” with drug cartels and has suggested further escalation. He has since signaled that his administration is preparing military options to target drug traffickers inside Venezuelan territory. These moves could mark a major shift in U.S. counternarcotics policy and raise legal and diplomatic questions by blurring the lines between law enforcement, interdiction, and war.

  • Federal Shutdown Deals Blow to Already Hobbled Cybersecurity Agency

    Unfortunately, adversaries do not reduce their attacks against the U.S. based on available federal cyber defense funding or the status of cybersecurity laws. In fact, malicious hackers often strike when their target’s guard is down.

  • ADL Split Marks FBI Shift Away from Targeting Right-Wing Violence, Scholars Say

    FBI director Kash Patel last week announced that the FBI would end its working relationship with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Scholars told Axios that the FBI’s split with the ADL is but the latest piece of evidence that under Trump administration the FBI is less interested or invested in investigating hate groups and right-wing domestic terrorism, focusing instead on investigating what it deems left-wing violence.

  • Trump’s Deployment of the National Guard to Fight Crime Blurs the Legal Distinction Between the Police and the Military

    The deployment of National Guard troops for routine crime fighting in cities such as Los Angeles and Washington, and Chicago, and the proposed deployment of those troops to Baltimore, highlights the erosion of both practical and philosophical constraints on the president and the vast federal power the president wields.

  • Trading on Tom Homan: Inside the Push to Cash in on the Trump Administration’s Deportation Campaign

    A Pennsylvania businessman who had Tom Homan on his payroll led companies to believe his connections to the future border czar could help advance their bids for government work, industry executives said.

  • Funding Cuts, Policy Shifts, and the Erosion of U.S. Scientific and Public Health Capacity

    The U.S. continues to face mounting threats to its health, scientific enterprise, and national security. A recent report warns that proposed FY 2026 budget cuts to the National Science Foundation (NSF) could reduce its funding by more than half – from $9 billion in FY 2025 to under $4 billion. If passed by Congress, these cuts would result in an estimated ~$11 billion in economic losses.

  • Manchester Synagogue Attack: Why So Many People in Britain’s Jewish Community Felt a Sense of Inevitability That This Day Would Come

    Research findings show that while strong antisemitism remains relatively uncommon in the UK, the odds of Jewish people encountering neighbors with at least one antisemitic idea remains worryingly high. Small wonder then that so many felt this attack was just a matter of time.

  • Confronting Cartels: Military Considerations South of the Border

    Possible U.S. military action against Mexico’s drug cartels poses unique challenges. The situation is complicated, and the United States must be prepared for possible counteractions. Past government campaigns against the cartels led to soaring rates of criminal violence. Chaos in Mexico could have serious implications for U.S. homeland security. The United States needs a ‘Red Team’ to examine a range of scenarios.