Why is US leaving Syrian door open to Russia?

December 12, 2025

Why is US leaving Syrian door open to Russia?

One year after Syrian rebel forces stormed Damascus and brought down President Bashar al Assad’s regime, the struggle to shape a new political order has intensified. The fall of Assad in late 2024 created a rare opening to reshape Syria’s regional alignments and curb Russia’s long-term influence on Damascus. Twelve months on, however, Washington has […]

Taiwan indeed needs a gun culture

Taiwan faces the growing threat of an invasion by China. Beijing dwarfs Taipei in nearly every respect. But a very American solution can help Taiwan better deter a Chinese invasion. Taiwan, a former U.S. national security adviser has observed, should develop a “gun culture.” The proposal might seem unconventional, but it is desperately needed. Chinese Communist Party […]

How embracing transgenderism puts women in danger

The United Kingdom has fully embraced transgenderism, reorienting society around the ideology and sacrificing women’s safety in the process. Police data acquired by the Women’s Rights Network reveals that, in 2023, there were 80 sexual assaults in leisure center changing rooms (or recreation center locker rooms, for the more American translation). There were also 16 rapes and […]

Recent media mergers are a threat to NFL fans and American culture

Few things are more American than “American” football. As a cultural force, the NFL is unequaled in its appeal, effectively controlling an entire day of the week six months out of the year. And as such, the media rights to NFL games have become arguably the most sought-after product for entertainment and streaming companies. It’s […]

Trump is losing the plot on the economy

President Donald Trump still has not grasped the severity of his fading approval rating on the economy, despite launching an affordability messaging tour. Trump was elected to fix the rampant inflation caused by former President Joe Biden, but 71% of people said they are spending more on groceries this year than last. That included 73% of independents […]

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Sotomayor’s bad-faith warning on presidential power

During oral arguments in Trump v. Slaughter, Justice Sonia Sotomayor threatened America with a good time, warning that the administration is “asking us to destroy the structure of government.” Great. It’s about time an unaccountable fourth branch of the state was decimated. Trump v. Slaughter revolves around the president’s ability to fire executive branch officials […]

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