US foreign policy – The Interfaith Intrepid

No More Wishy-Washy: If You Want Votes, Take a Stand (On Everything)

As of April 6, 2026, the situation involving the United States and Iran continues to escalate. Public threats are being made about targeting infrastructure, tensions are rising across the region, and the possibility of deeper involvement—potentially even ground operations—is no longer something people can dismiss outright. And at this point, the standard for leadership needsContinue reading “No More Wishy-Washy: If You Want Votes, Take a Stand (On Everything)”

Pax Chinacana

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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”

Ceasefire, Divestment, and Sanctions: A Hard Line for Peace

As the Iran war drags into late March 2026, discussions of a potential ceasefire are growing louder. The United States, Iran, and Israel are all involved, and both sides are presenting demands. The official reporting shows the U.S. has submitted plans addressing security, de-escalation, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran’s reportedContinue reading “Ceasefire, Divestment, and Sanctions: A Hard Line for Peace”

The Mutual Control Delusion: Why It’s Not Just the U.S. Controlling Israel, but Israel Controlling the U.S. Too

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For years, people have argued about who really “controls” whom — the United States or Israel. You’ll see this debate all over social media, in political discussions, even in academic circles. Some will swear up and down that Israel is nothing more than a puppet of the United States, dependent on American money, military support,Continue reading “The Mutual Control Delusion: Why It’s Not Just the U.S. Controlling Israel, but Israel Controlling the U.S. Too”

Black Ops II Was Right About 2025: A Deep Dive Into Fiction Becoming Reality

In 2012, Call of Duty: Black Ops II projected a dystopian vision of 2025—a future where drone warfare dominates, global powers clash through proxies, and technology is weaponized against civilians. A decade later, that once-fictional world is no longer far-fetched. As the actual year 2025 unfolds, it’s increasingly clear that the game’s narrative anticipated real-worldContinue reading “Black Ops II Was Right About 2025: A Deep Dive Into Fiction Becoming Reality”