Offer Asylum to Russian Soldiers Who Surrender [Updated]
Economist Timur Kuran's excellent idea to bolster Ukraine's defense.
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What Biden Can Learn from Eisenhower's 1957 State of the Union
The world's conscience had been shocked by Russia's recent invasion of a sovereign European state. Ike responded with sober, long-game containment in Europe...and more reckless escalation in the Middle East.
Don't Kick Russian Students Out of the U.S.
Politicians calling for their expulsion have it wrong. We shouldn't deprive Russian students of the opportunity to engage with American ideals and culture.
Biden Administration Deflects Blame on America's Self-Inflicted Ocean Shipping Problems
Guess whose fault it is that it’s so expensive to ship goods to America? (Spoiler: The U.S. government's.)
Russia Is Getting Canceled
Plus: Remembering life before smartphones, Biden's SOTU may pay lip service to deficit hawks, and more...
No, We Shouldn't Attack Russia and Start World War III Over Ukraine
While it's tempting to defend the besieged nation from Putin's aggression, nuclear annihilation would be bad.
Europe Readies Itself for a Ukrainian Refugee Crisis
European nations are stepping up to help Ukrainians flee Russian aggression.
Ukraine Is Not Taiwan
Biden's response to Putin invading Ukraine does not "embolden" a cascade of crises.
The War in Ukraine Is Putin's Fault, but 30 Years of Misguided U.S. Foreign Policy Didn't Help
NATO is a means to an end, not an end unto itself.
This War Isn't Going as Putin Planned
Plus: analyzing news coverage of discrimination, U.S. Freedom Convoy fizzles, and more...
Should the U.S. Be Sanctioning Russia?
Broad-based economic sanctions issue collective punishment on all Russians while doing little to deter their government's aggression toward Ukraine.
How To Boost the U.S. Economy While Sticking It to Putin
Let's give green cards to the Russians and deprive Vladimir Putin of the brainpower that keeps Russia's industrial motors running.
How the Past 4 American Presidents Helped Escalate Tensions in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin is singularly responsible for the war that began this week. But the past four presidential administrations missed opportunities to deescalate.
Stop Trying To Make Ukraine About Your Culture War
Plus: Russia suppresses anti-war protest by citing pandemic restrictions, gun control advocates emulate Texas abortion law, and more...
Biden Is Right To Keep U.S. Troops Out of Ukraine
But there are still constitutionality questions surrounding his troop deployments to NATO's eastern flank.
If Moldova Can Welcome Ukrainian Refugees, the U.S. Can Too
Europe's poorest country is stepping up to help Ukrainians. Time for the U.S. to do the same.
NATO Was Never Actually Willing To Defend Ukraine. Pretending Otherwise Was Dangerous.
Closing the door to Ukrainian membership in NATO would have allayed Russian security concerns and maybe preserved the peace.
There Are Few Good Options in Ukraine Crisis
Western governments made promises they didn’t keep and offered assurances they can’t fulfill.
How Russia Got Leverage Over Europe's Energy
Supplying the power gives you power.
The Government's Coronavirus Response Was a Complete Failure. Who Will Be Held Accountable?
From the CDC to the FDA, there are too many missteps to list.
'Full-Scale War' Begins as Russia Attacks Cities Around Ukraine
Plus: American trucker convoys, tech restrictions for sex offenders, and more...
Law, Justice, and the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Neither side is ideal. But both law and justice are far more on Ukraine's side than Vladimir Putin's.
The American Medical Association Should Help Patients. Instead, It's Policing Language.
Protectionist policies are why the U.S. has few physicians and high prices.
No Troops in Ukraine Without Congressional Approval, Say Lawmakers
Plus: Republican policy priorities, SCOTUS to take same-sex wedding website refusal case, and more...
If You Want To Help Ukrainians, Welcome Them to the U.S.
Now is the time for immigration relief, not military involvement on Ukraine’s behalf.
Has the Russian Invasion of Ukraine Already Begun?
Plus: CDC withholds data, court upholds nutritionist licensing, Ottawa police break up Freedom Convoy, and more...
Biden's Hidden War Is Destroying Yemen
Under Obama, Trump, and now Biden, U.S. arms deals with Saudi Arabia have perpetuated a humanitarian crisis.
Public Confidence in the Military Is Slipping
The drop in public trust has finally come for the Pentagon too.
Americans Are Tired of War. They Don't Want One in Ukraine.
According to a new YouGov/Concerned Veterans for America poll, veterans and military families are most opposed to U.S. conflict with Russia.
When 'Pro-Worker' Policies Hurt Workers
Both Republicans and Democrats want to address poverty with big government.
Joe Rogan, Canadian Truckers, Coronavirus Mandates, and the Terrible State of Free Speech
What Joe Rogan and Canadian truckers tell us about free speech.
These Bills Would Keep the National Guard Out of Unconstitutional Wars
“Defend the Guard” laws would keep state troops out of conflicts that Congress hasn’t authorized.
Biden Defends the Military's 'Preparation and Precision' in a Counterterrorism Operation That Killed Syrian Kids
Multiple children died in the raid, but so did the leader of ISIS—which makes the operation “successful” in the Pentagon’s book.
A Skeptical Public May Stop War With Russia
After disappointment in Afghanistan, Americans show no eagerness for a new conflict.
The U.S. Needs To Rethink Its Approach to Ukraine and Russia
“One of the problems in this crisis is that people have tried to find the magic bullet that explains everything,” says Rajan Menon of Defense Priorities.
U.S. Rhetoric Is Making Ukrainians Uneasy
Putin is the chief provocateur, but Washington isn't innocent when it comes to unnecessary escalation.
Immigration Is a Bright Spot in the America COMPETES Act
Not everything in the bill would keep America competitive, but the immigration provisions certainly would.
Don't Exaggerate What's at Stake in Ukraine
The "liberal world order" doesn't require a war with Russia over the Donbass.
Photo: Little Amal, World Traveler
The Handspring Puppet Company and Good Chance Theatre sought to raise awareness of refugee rights while celebrating human migration.
When Humanitarianism Prolongs the Inhumane
"A future of bloodless global discipline is a chilling thing."
One Year Into His Presidency, Joe Biden's Immigration Policy Hasn't Made Anyone Happy
Some good changes have flown under the radar. But there have been few wins—political or practical.
Released Video Footage Shows Disastrous U.S. Drone Strike That Killed Kabul Family
Surveillance clearly shows children nearby as strike was called on man mistaken for a terrorist.
Strikes on U.S. Troops Show the Need To Withdraw From Iraq and Syria
Biden rightly stuck to his guns when he defended the long-overdue U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, but he fails to apply the same logic elsewhere.
The U.S. Immigration System Needs To Do More To Help Uyghurs
Their immigration struggles are indicative of broader issues in America’s refugee and asylum infrastructure.
U.S. Resumes Refugee Admissions After Temporary Pause
It's a welcome move after refugee resettlement hit a record low in fiscal year 2021.
China's Quest To Take Taiwan
If Taiwan became embroiled in a protracted military engagement with China, global supply-chain turmoil would ensue.
We Said Good Riddance to the Afghan War in 2021. Unfortunately, It's Not Actually Over.
Our drones still patrol the skies, and our tax dollars will be paying off the costs of failed nation-building for decades.
