Democratic socialism is sweeping the nation. All three of the far-left candidates backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their primary races. Elections in Washington, DC, vaulted another self-described “democratic socialist” into the national spotlight. What does it… Read More
The Legacy of Communism in the Service of Putin’s State Every regime needs an ideological foundation and a set of myths to ensure public acceptance of its policies—and Putin’s Russia is no exception. Contemporary Russia draws upon multiple historical reference points for its ideological framework, ranging… Read More
“I pledge allegiance to the flag …” Many Americans rightly worry that there is a crisis of confidence in our country, that younger generations are skeptical of the values proposition of the Declaration of Independence and the American Founding. Flag… Read More
Earlier this month in the Socialist Republic Vietnam, a carefully manicured election was run and won by communists. Last week in the U.S., the 32nd commemoration of Vietnam Human Rights Day was held. Vietnam Human Rights Day allows us to adequately… Read More
“The master’s tools will never dismantle the master’s house.” This leftist shibboleth, credited to author and activist Audre Lorde, is, of course, nonsense. It’s quite possible to use valuable tools created by an oppressor to take down that oppressor. In fact, I… Read More
The U.S. State Department’s naming of Riley Barnes as special coordinator for Tibetan Issues signals a vital resumption of high-level engagement with the region — and it arrives not a moment too soon. The appointment followed a bipartisan push led by Sens. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and John… Read More
For decades, crimes committed under Josip Broz Tito’s communist regime in Yugoslavia remained largely off-limits to serious investigation. During the Cold War, geopolitical considerations—most notably the U.S. policy of “keeping Tito afloat”—muted public discussion of mass repression in postwar Yugoslavia…. Read More
A pivotal statesman who transformed domestic politics and helped to win the Cold War emerged on the global stage 50 years ago. Both the first female and longest-serving British prime minister, Margaret Thatcher earned her legendary nickname—the “Iron Lady”—before she… Read More
Forty years ago, today, Ronald Reagan had a busy birthday, including speeches to large gatherings of federal employees at the Departments of Treasury and Health & Human Services. His schedule for the day suggests an intimate birthday dinner in the residence that… Read More
February marks the 250th anniversary of the publication of the first volume of Edward Gibbon’s monumental The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. The legacy of Gibbon’s fundamental thesis can be found in President Trump’s new National Security… Read More
