[March 4, 2026] We’ve been witnessing a surge in violence in Mexico since the killing of one of the drug cartels’ leaders. As expected, cartel members lashed out with violence at the federal government and local citizens to bring home the message, “don’t mess with us.” But, has Mexico actually changed its domestic strategy? Historical Context: The “Hugs,… Read More »
[March 2, 2026] The Russia-Ukraine War, now beginning its fifth year as of February 2026, remains ongoing with no definitive end in sight, despite recent negotiations in Geneva and Abu Dhabi. So, what is the future of Ukraine? This is kind of question that America and Europe needs to answer. But are they? The Russian forces continue incremental… Read More »
[March 1, 2026] I’m always skeptical when America gets involved in foreign interventions. However, we now have a situation where the world’s leading sponsor of terrorism will no longer be allowed to threaten the world with impunity. For far too long, Iran’s theocracy has stated its goal of “Death to America.” Iran is an enemy of Western civilization,… Read More »
[February 28, 2026] Victor Davis Hanson, in his analysis of the Second World War (most notably in his book The Second World Wars), argues that the United States military was uniquely successful because it balanced two distinct, often clashing, archetypes of leadership. I found his thoughts intriguing, and I’ll lay out his thoughts here. Do these two archetypes… Read More »
[February 27, 2026] We are just finding out that in a display of elitism and foreign policy cowardice, former President Barack Obama lambasted Sony Pictures for daring to produce a satirical film that mocked North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un; this according to revelations from ex-Sony CEO Michael Lynton’s new book. If I learned one thing important about leadership… Read More »
[February 26, 206] President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address, this past Tuesday, was a patriotic masterclass in leadership that reaffirmed the principles of America First, economic freedom, border security, and strength abroad. Clocking in at 1 hour and 48 minutes, the speech broke records for length but never dragged, thanks to Trump’s energetic delivery, heartfelt… Read More »
[February 22, 2026] Recently, I asked the Grok AI to define leadership using a restaurant as a metaphor. The result, which you’ll see below, was—perhaps unsurprisingly—largely boilerplate. Personally, I still stand by my own definition: leadership is the art of getting people to do things they wouldn’t ordinarily do. As I promised, I want to explore how AI… Read More »
[February 21, 2026] Earlier this week I received an invitation to spend time with a small group of “older Veterans” at an assisted-living home just minutes from my house. I accepted immediately. What I expected was a pleasant hour of conversation. What I received was something far more powerful with these WWII veterans. Almost every man in the… Read More »
[February 19, 2026] Most Americans have never been comfortable with discrimination, regardless of the setting—be it an institution or a business—or the reason, such as race, gender, or religion. However, U.S. discrimination was once state-sponsored and overt, and we are now realizing the negative impact this had even on those the system was ostensibly designed to ‘help.’ The… Read More »
[February 18, 2026] As a follow-up from yesterday’s article on AI benefits, today I’ll briefly discuss the disadvantages. Of course, AI also offers tremendous benefits, but it also comes with significant disadvantages and risks. These concerns have become more prominent as AI adoption has accelerated in recent years (including into 2025–2026 trends). Below is an overview of the… Read More »