Pax Chinacana

There’s a phrase that has defined global power for decades: Pax Americana. A Latin term meaning “American Peace,” it describes the era of global order shaped largely by the United States after World War II. Not peace in the purest sense, but a system where America sat at the center—militarily, economically, culturally, diplomatically. Whether countriesContinue reading “Pax Chinacana”

Fake News in the Hormuz

The war involving the United States, Iran, and Israel has now reached one of the most strategically important waterways on Earth: the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow passage is one of the most critical oil chokepoints in the world, with massive amounts of global energy supplies moving through it every single day. When conflict spillsContinue reading “Fake News in the Hormuz”

War Abroad, Fear at Home

As of March 14, 2026, the situation surrounding the war involving the United States, Iran, and Israel continues to spiral in ways that feel increasingly dangerous. What started as an international conflict now seems to be creating anxiety far beyond the Middle East, including here in the United States. And right now there are talksContinue reading “War Abroad, Fear at Home”

What’s Going on with Israel and Iran? Is There Going to Be a War? A Progressive Perspective

The relationship between Israel and Iran has been fraught with tension and conflict for decades. From nuclear ambitions to regional power struggles, the two nations have been on opposing sides of a wider geopolitical contest, not just for regional dominance but for ideological and religious influence in the Middle East. As of 2025, this longstandingContinue reading “What’s Going on with Israel and Iran? Is There Going to Be a War? A Progressive Perspective”