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Latest Op-Ed stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.

Joe Biden’s Farewell Speech: An American Fever Dream in the Twilight of Power

Joe Biden’s Farewell Speech: An American Fever Dream in the Twilight of Power

January 16, 2025

Biden’s final address felt like a weathered captain shouting into the storm, warning of tech oligarchs steering the ship of democracy toward uncharted and dangerous waters.

The Snow Dragon at the Gate of the Americas: The Urgent Need to Reignite the War on Drugs with a Strategic and Direct-Action Approach

The Snow Dragon at the Gate of the Americas: The Urgent Need to Reignite the War on Drugs with a Strategic and Direct-Action Approach

December 20, 2024

China’s unholy alliance with cartels weaponizes drugs, tech, and influence against the US—can we reclaim control before it’s too late?

President-Elect Trump Condemns Missile Attacks on Russia

President-Elect Trump Condemns Missile Attacks on Russia

December 19, 2024

Trump’s peace mandate faces chaos as Biden escalates wars with long-range missile strikes into Russia. Can January 20 bring clarity?

What’s The Best Way to Avoid Nuclear War?

What’s The Best Way to Avoid Nuclear War?

December 9, 2024

“Blaming America first?” echoes through decades as critics now target US global primacy. Should the US retreat or risk nuclear chaos?

OPED: ‘No First Use’ Nuclear Weapons Policy is Dangerous

OPED: ‘No First Use’ Nuclear Weapons Policy is Dangerous

October 27, 2024

The Nobel Committee’s idealistic vision of a nuclear-free world is admirable, but ignoring the hard reality of nuclear deterrence leaves allies vulnerable to aggression, inviting tyranny over diplomacy.

USMC Colonel (Ret) Eric Buer: A Humanitarian and Security Crisis at The US Border

USMC Colonel (Ret) Eric Buer: A Humanitarian and Security Crisis at The US Border

October 14, 2024

Our nation has always been built on the strength of legal immigration, but when reckless policy opens the door to unchecked mass migration, our security, economy, and national integrity are all put at severe risk.

VP Debate Recap: Foreign Policy and National Security in the Spotlight

VP Debate Recap: Foreign Policy and National Security in the Spotlight

October 2, 2024

When it comes to protecting the homeland, both candidates last night agreed on the goal, but their methods of achieving it couldn’t be more different—one calls for cautious restraint while the other advocates for a stronger, more engaged global presence.

Former CIA Targeting Officer: Al-Qaeda – 23 Years After 9/11 and Still a Global Threat

Former CIA Targeting Officer: Al-Qaeda – 23 Years After 9/11 and Still a Global Threat

September 11, 2024

Al-Qaeda may have shifted its strategy to the shadows, but make no mistake—their global footprint is larger than ever, and the threat to the U.S. homeland remains a chilling reality.

The Bolduc Brief: The Long Shadow of War-Assessing U.S. Foreign Policy and National Security

The Bolduc Brief: The Long Shadow of War-Assessing U.S. Foreign Policy and National Security

September 11, 2024

Despite the best efforts of American service members, the past two decades of military engagement in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and Africa reveal a troubling disconnect between on-the-ground success and the broader political and strategic missteps of U.S. leadership.

Retired Ranger Colonel Shares Hard Lessons Forged in Combat

Retired Ranger Colonel Shares Hard Lessons Forged in Combat

September 10, 2024

Combat strips away pretense, leaving only your training, instincts, and the will to lead—so trust them, act decisively, and remember, your soldiers’ lives depend on it.

Military Author Frank Demith: Ukraine Strikes Back – Will Russia Use Nukes To Oust the Invaders?

Military Author Frank Demith: Ukraine Strikes Back – Will Russia Use Nukes To Oust the Invaders?

August 30, 2024

When the invader becomes the invaded, Russia’s chest-thumping rhetoric crumbles, revealing a nation unprepared for the consequences of its own aggression.

The Bolduc Brief: How the Biden Administration’s Foreign Policy is Crippling the US

The Bolduc Brief: How the Biden Administration’s Foreign Policy is Crippling the US

August 12, 2024

The Biden administration’s foreign policy, marked by reactive diplomacy and a reliance on military support without clear strategic objectives, risks repeating past mistakes and undermining American credibility on the global stage.

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