Category: Editorial

Lebanon is currently a failed state with potential in the region, but the rebirth of a Phoenix can only happen by addressing the elephant in the room. Even with many problems that must be addressed, Hezbollah remains the most significant obstacle to the Levantine nation.

They paint themselves as ‘victimized’ by the media, yet have strict control over all outlets and reporting on their countries. Journalists are heavily persecuted in both nations, which rank amongst the bottom in media freedom, and dissident voices will continue to be oppressed in Moscow and Baku as long as the kleptocracy remains in power.

Military aid to Ukraine will continue to be a focus of accountability with the average American citizen going forward as election season approaches and fear of corruption ensues. As former President Eisenhower emphasized, it is important to remain vigilant on the influence of the military industrial complex. 

The KA-52 Alligator is a formidable attack helicopter that has supported various missions of the Russian Air Force. Nevertheless, the more losses the rotary wing takes, especially under sanctions, the more likely the Alligators could become combat-inefficient for several years or even decades.

The pursuit of justice, a cornerstone of democracy, is morphing into something more sinister; it’s no longer simply about right or wrong, it’s becoming a weapon, a tool wielded with strategic precision against political opponents, representing a fundamental threat to our democratic values.

The proposed sale of over a hundred Merkava main battle tanks from Israel to Cyprus signifies a growing partnership between the two nations, enhancing their military capabilities and aligning their interests in the Eastern Mediterranean region.

In a world teeming with real stories and genuine struggles, we find ourselves willingly seeking refuge in the plastic perfection of Barbie’s world, choosing escapism over confrontation.

Putin’s image has always been a strongman who ‘adores his people’ and is ‘deeply patriotic,’ but his response to the Kursk disaster and the fate of his troops in Ukraine tell the opposite. Decades of bureaucratic practices, negligence, and filling coveted ranks filled with ‘Yes’ men have doomed the Russian military for the next several decades to come.

The Treaty of Lausanne was a century-long treaty meant to mend the Mediterranean nations’ relations and solidify the region’s current borders. Instead, the region may be closer to war than ever due to provocative actions by successive Turkish governments that veered off the course of Mustafa Kemal’s policies.

Despite past transgressions, turbulent governments, and lack of trust, Greece remains a vital NATO state and arguably its most under-appreciated member.

In the grand circus of American politics, even the highest echelons aren’t immune to the short-sighted finger-pointing that often obscures our own backyard mess.

Diplomacy, not an influx of cluster bombs, is the courageous and crucial tool required to navigate the stormy seas of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, a testament to the power of astute leadership and tactical engagement.