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Trump choices limit success in Iran war
Danielle Pletka assesses the impact of President Donald Trump’s decision when waging war against Iran. No, again, the war with Iran is not lost. It could be, but it ain’t…
Vladimir Putin
2nd and 4th President of Russia (2000–2008, 2012–present), 7th and 11th Prime Minister of Russia (1999–2000, 2008–2012), Director of the Federal Security Service (1998–1999) and Deputy Mayor of Saint Petersburg (1994–1996)
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Learning lessons from Hungary’s election
Charles Lane explores the lessons from a recent eastern European election. After 16 years in power, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has suffered a decisive election defeat, one so overwhelming…
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Questioning Trump’s ‘Hormuz handoff’
Editors at National Review Online question one piece of President Donald Trump’s approach to the Iran war. He talked with passion and relish about the devastating U.S. attacks on Iranian…
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Putin failing in Ukraine campaign
Frederick and Kimberly Kagan assess the Russian strongman’s military failures. Four years into fighting back an unprovoked full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s army is keeping Russian forces to marginal gains while at…
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National Review commends Rubio’s ‘tightrope walk’
Editors at National Review Online praise recent actions from the U.S. secretary of state. Images of Marco Rubio, secretary of state, national security adviser, and now-former national archivist, wearing a…
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Assessing the United States’ unique sphere of influence
Michael Beckley writes in Foreign Affairs about a unique American advantage in international affairs. After the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and President Donald Trump revived talk of…
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Trump continues to put too much faith in Putin
Jim Geraghty of National Review Online critiques the president’s latest statements about Russia’s war with Ukraine. President Trump, hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, assures the world that Russian dictator Vladimir…
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NYT appears ‘terrified’ of mayor it helped elect
Eddie Scarry writes for the Federalist about one major media outlet’s response to this week’s election results. Credit to The New York Times editorial board for pausing its longtime campaign…
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Trump’s tactics face challenge against top authoritarians
Hal Brands explains why top Russian and Chinese leaders do not fear American President Donald Trump. President Donald Trump relishes power — its relentless accumulation at home; its bold, assertive…
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Tomahawks from Trump and the end of Russia-Ukraine war
Editors at National Review Online urge significant action from President Trump in a significant military conflict. Since meeting Trump in Alaska, Vladimir Putin has made a mockery of the president’s…
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Putin faced difficult Russian challenge … and failed
Miklos Radvanyi writes for Townhall.com about the Russian strongman’s approach to his regime. [T]he creation of the amateurish incompetence of the 20th century Soviet Union cum Russia that has given…
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Questioning Democrats’ alternative to Trump
Victor Davis Hanson ponders the opposition party’s answer to President Donald Trump. The Pavlovian Left goes berserk at the mere prospect of each new Trump initiative. Its escalating reactive venom…