Is the U.S.-Ukraine Rare-Earth Deal All Talk?

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin looks on during a press conference after meeting with French President in Moscow, on February 7, 2022.
    Russian President Vladimir Putin looks on during a press conference after meeting with French President in Moscow, on February 7, 2022.

    The Domino Theory Is Coming for Putin

    A series of setbacks for Russia is only gaining momentum.

  • The container ship Gunde Maersk sits docked at the Port of Oakland on June 24, 2024 in Oakland, California.
    The container ship Gunde Maersk sits docked at the Port of Oakland on June 24, 2024 in Oakland, California.

    How Denmark Can Hit Back Against Trump on Greenland

    The White House is threatening a close ally with a trade war or worse—but Copenhagen has leverage that could inflict instant pain on the U.S. economy.

  • Donald Trump speaks during an event commemorating the 400th Anniversary of the First Representative Legislative Assembly in Jamestown, Virginia on July 30, 2019.
    Donald Trump speaks during an event commemorating the 400th Anniversary of the First Representative Legislative Assembly in Jamestown, Virginia on July 30, 2019.

    This Could Be ‘Peak Trump’

    His return to power has been impressive—but the hard work is about to begin.

  • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio greets employees at the State Department in Washington, DC, on January 21, 2025.
    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio greets employees at the State Department in Washington, DC, on January 21, 2025.

    The National Security Establishment Needs Working-Class Americans

    President Trump has an opportunity to unleash underutilized talent in tackling dangers at home and abroad.