The Ugly Truth About Adultery in the Armed Forces

In the United States military, it is a punishable criminal offense to engage in sexual relations with someone other than your spouse. If convicted, you can lose your career, be dishonorably discharged, and be sent to prison for up to a year. In this former servicemember’s eyes, most definitely not worth it.

Meet the ‘Lord of War’

American basketball star Brittney Griner has been freed after being detained by the Russians for ten months after her conviction on drug smuggling charges. The US exchanged her for Viktor Bout, who was serving a 25-year sentence in the United States for, among other charges, conspiracy to kill Americans.

Is Zawahiri Really Dead? I’m Not So Sure

For the sake of argument, let’s suppose that Zawahiri is dead. The world is a better place without him. If that is the case, what was he doing living in downtown Kabul, a city of almost four and a half million people?

What’s Next for the Russian Navy?

When the Russian forces declared the fire with Ukraine, it forcefully displaced millions of Ukrainians, killed hundreds-of-thousands civilians, and left Ukraine under massive destruction while occupying all its key cities and frontiers.

Russia’s Trump Card: Is Wagner’s African Playbook Running in Ukraine?

As the war in Ukraine continues, there is increased scrutiny of the Russian government’s global activities. In Africa, the newest development uses Russian mercenaries, most prominently the Wagner group, to achieve Russian interests. Even if the mercenaries are not particularly effective at defeating rebel groups, their appeal to African leaders and ability to implant themselves […]