Commentary What is truth? For many, I’m sure, that’s an easy question to answer. For philosophers, not so much. Plato firmly believed that truth was something to be uncovered, unearthed, and examined. An absolutist in the extreme, genuine knowledge, he argued, was attainable. Other prominent philosophers, however, vehemently disagreed. Truth, they said, was subjective and…
Chinese Economy Enters the Danger Zone
China’s economic situation looks increasingly precarious. Last year, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) regime began a regulatory reset that has throttled the country’s economic outlook. Today amid escalating COVID-related lockdowns, depressed consumer and business sentiment, and geopolitical instability, the risk for an economic contraction is clear. Global businesses need to evaluate their China strategy and…
The Ukrainian Conflict: Are the US and NATO at War With Russia? Is There an End in Sight?
Commentary The war in Ukraine is about to enter its third month. To date, the outcome has surprised both the military pundits and the public at large. Is there an end in sight, and, if so, what form might a conclusion to the Ukrainian war take? The Ukrainian War So Far The initial Russian invasion…
Okinawa: As Important as Ever
Commentary These days Okinawa isn’t in the news much—being overshadowed by the looming Chinese military threat, North Korean missile launches, a war in Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic, and attendant global economic turmoil. This is the 50th year since the United States relinquished its occupation and returned Okinawa to Japan. American forces have remained on Okinawa…
Portugal Is Being Used by China to Undermine EU’s Human Rights
Commentary Unbeknownst to almost everyone, Portugal, in a shocking decision by its Supreme Court, has decided to extradite a woman to China, going against a clear trend in Europe. After years of setbacks for the Chinese regime in its attempt to expand its global long-arm policing, especially in Europe—a key battleground for China—Portugal offers China…
Republicans Fight Over China
Commentary Politicians are bashing each other over China. Any links to the totalitarian state, past or present, are hauled before voters for all to see. Candidates who have ever had links must put on their hair shirts and explain themselves, usually failing in the process. Like winnowing at harvest, the bashing is a good thing…
Where Have the Workers Gone?
May 13, 2022
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Commentary Businesses complain incessantly these days of labor shortages. Rising wage rates would seem to induce more people to seek paid employment, and they have to some extent. Still, a historical shortfall exists in the percent of the population at work or actively seeking employment, a shortfall that has limited the economy’s growth potential. Because…
The Adults Aren’t in Control After All
Commentary Massive government stimulus bills have led to GDP contraction, not growth. On Nov. 23, 2020, Joe Biden announced key members of his cabinet. Democrat-supporting left-wing website PoliticusUSA characterized it this way: “The adults are back in charge, and the American people are about to be reminded of what it’s like to have a competent…
Sky-High Stock Values Falling Back to Earth
May 13, 2022
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Commentary The one sort of inflation that’s certainly not here to stay is high stock prices. Huge stock swings are indications that the “sky’s the limit” stock market is nosediving back to Earth. It had to happen sooner or later, and global volatility and recession are leading the downward trend. A soft landing is unlikely…
US Civilian and Military Leadership Must Not Lose Professional Focus
Commentary The ideological upheaval in the United States between traditional liberalism and progressivism introduces a major peril for the U.S. military. There is the danger that the officers and enlisted service members are forced to adapt to progressive ideology rather than sustain their professional autonomy. The loss of a professional focus on military art and…
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