Opinion & Editorials
Op-ed: The Fed’s Last Mile Is Becoming a Test of U.S. Economic Power
As inflation remains sticky and oil prices rise amid the Iran war, the Federal Reserve faces pressure to delay rate cuts even as Trump calls for cheaper credit. The Federal Reserve may have slowed inflation, but finishing the job is proving far more difficult—and far more divisive.
Op-ed: The Next Phase of the Iran War Will Be Decided by Economic Pressure, Not Airstrikes
The administration claims that its strikes have significantly degraded Iran’s military capacity. But as long as Tehran can pressure oil flows and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, Washington faces a more difficult test: how much economic pain can the United States absorb before it turns toward de-escalation? The central question is not simply how many more sites the United States can hit or how many more commanders Iran can lose. It is whether military pressure can achieve political results without a ground war, or whether the economic blowback to the United States will force Washington toward a deal first.
Op-Ed: What the U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire in Lebanon Could Mean for Gaza
On Nov. 26, 2024, Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire between the two nations.
Op-Ed: Trump’s Power to Adjourn Congress Threatens Checks, Balances, and US Allies
As President-elect Donald Trump announces his picks for Cabinet members and leaders of various federal agencies, many people are alarmed.
Op-ed: Trump's Resurrection: The Final Blow to the Liberal World?
Donald Trump’s return to power in the 2024 elections signals a dramatic turning point, not just for the U.S., but for the Post-Cold War global order. As disillusionment with Western liberalism and the status quo grows, both domestically and internationally, authoritarian movements are gaining momentum worldwide. If the West doesn’t adapt and deliver real progress, it risks being overtaken by a new era of populism and autocracy.
Op-Ed: You Need to Fill Out Your Entire Ballot - The Importance of Down-Ballot Voting
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Stop Calling for a Two-State Solution — Unless You Mean It
Protests in Jordan against the Israeli war on Gaza have escalated in recent weeks, particularly around the Israeli embassy in the Middle Eastern country’s capital of Amman. Hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists have been arrested, despite the largely peaceful nature of the ongoing demonstrations.
Op-Ed: The United States Must Shift Course as Israeli Ground Assault Appears Imminent
After the United States’ closest ally in the Middle East was stunned by a highly coordinated terrorist attack at an unprecedented scale, American politicians from across the political spectrum immediately offered their complete support to Israel, giving the government a greenlight to respond how it sees fit.
OP-ED: Canadian Response to Trucker Convoy Reveals a Retrospective Need for Federal Authority
Three months ago, the streets of Ottawa, Canada, were littered with the machinery of freight-haulers and twenty-four hour cacophonous truck sirens.