Commentary For about three years, China has been using stratospheric balloons to harass our allies and now to violate United States territory, sparking shock among Americans and tragicomic indecision by the Biden administration. But the larger issue is that these balloons signal a new phase in the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) ambition to achieve political-military…
Cory Morgan: A Dangerous Double Standard Appears to Be at Play in Canada’s Justice System
Commentary As criminal justice cases related to the COVID-19 pandemic and citizens’ responses to it make their way through Canada’s agonizingly slow justice system, a disturbing trend of possible judicial bias appears to be emerging. The double standard being applied to prosecutions linked to any form of protests against pandemic restrictions is stark and disturbing….
Stress: The Silent Killer From an Army Dependent’s Perspective
Commentary Stress isn’t inherently bad. We have given it a negative connotation because of where it screams the loudest. In the workplace, with personal responsibilities, trauma, and an unending list that I could never finish. Something I always wondered was where stress came from and why it manifests the way it does in certain situations….
The Long-Term Negative Effects of ESG Will Be Catastrophic
Commentary Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) has been a hotly debated topic over the last few years. The seemingly unquestioned march towards corporate utopia has met with resistance among those who oppose the idea that government oligarchs should dictate the affairs of private business firms. The long-term effects of the ESG movement are largely ignored by…
Anthony Furey: The Standards in Canadian Schools Are Slipping at a Rapid Pace
Commentary Last fall, many candidates for trustee in municipal races across Canada—mostly in Ontario and British Columbia—ran on what was broadly described as anti-woke platforms. They warned against the politicization of the school system and an erosion of standards that pushed kids more towards an activist mindset than to developing the well-rounded skills they need…
The Rise and Fall of Communist China: Part 1
Commentary Is communist China rising, cresting, or in decline? There are conflicting signals and news reports, as well as wishful thinking in multiple directions. Let us examine the subject in two parts: the rise (part I) and the fall (part II). The Rise The willing and able assistance of virtually the entire post-World War II…
A Lot of Hot Air Coming From China
Commentary I was always told as a kid that if you are caught doing something you shouldn’t be doing it was best to stand up and own your mistake. Pretending that you were not engaged in what is clearly a bad act is rarely a good move and, on the contrary, is laughable the more…
The Masking Debate Is Settled
Commentary What is the Cochran Library? “The Cochrane Library contains high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making. It includes reliable evidence from Cochrane and other systematic reviews, clinical trials, and more. Cochrane reviews bring you the combined results of the world’s best medical research studies, and are recognized as the gold standard in evidence-based health…
America Needs a Better Ukraine Strategy Than Handing Off Weapons and Hoping for the Best
Commentary As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine heads into its second year, the American-led strategy of handing off weapons to Kyiv and hoping the underdog can defeat the overdog needs adjustment. Both U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Milley have expressed concerns about the U.S.-German tank deal for Kyiv. But U.S….
The Future of Tech: Part 2
Commentary Part I discussed tech opportunities in areas like 5-G, cloud computing, healthcare, and finance, especially in insurance. This article examines opportunities for tech in meeting two huge issues facing the world’s economies. One is the growing number of older retirees in populations, and the other is the ever-present anxiety over climate change. Whether all the…
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