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China’s K-Visa Gambit: Opening Doors to Global STEM Talent as the U.S. Tightens H-1B
China’s K-Visa: A New Opening for Global STEM Talent A closer look at what a non-sponsorship visa for early-career scientists could mean for families, workers, and the future of innovation. When you talk to families weighing big life decisions—where to...
Decency vs Division: Starmer's Fork in Britain's Road
Decency vs Division: Starmer's Fork in Britain's Road In a moment defined by fear of the far right and fatigue with the status quo, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is making a stark appeal: Britain faces a choice between decency and...
Trump’s Gaza Plan: A Path Forward or a Publicity Stunt?
Trump’s Gaza Plan in Focus: A Historian’s Read on the 20-Point Blueprint As a historian who has watched empires practice “peacemaking” from Vienna to Kabul, I approach this 20-point proposal with the wary eye of someone who knows that power...
North Korea at the UN: Nuclear deterrence, diplomacy, and the middle-class lens
North Korea at the UN: Nuclear deterrence, diplomacy, and the middle-class lens A closer look at what Pyongyang's UN address means for stability on the Korean Peninsula and for policy choices that affect families across the United States and beyond....
Trump-Netanyahu Gaza Plan: A 20-Point Postwar Blueprint in Realpolitik Colors
Trump, Netanyahu Reach a 20-Point Plan to End Gaza War — A Historian’s Skeptical Read I come to this saga not as a choirboy of any side, but as a historian who has learned that power treats peace as a...
The Unlikely Alliance: North Korea's Troops on the Ukrainian Front
The Unlikely Alliance: North Korea's Troops on the Ukrainian Front Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un's recent confirmation of North Korea's deployment of troops to aid Russia in its ongoing struggle against Ukraine marks a significant turn in international relations—a partnership...
Leaking Integrity: The Pentagon’s Game of Thrones
Leaking Integrity: The Pentagon’s Game of Thrones When Classified Information Flows Like Wine, Who Pays the Price? In the shadowy corridors of the Pentagon, a leak investigation has morphed into a full-blown carnival of paranoia, power struggles, and the kind...
China's Nuclear Ambitions: A Step Towards Energy Independence
China's Nuclear Ambitions: A Step Towards Energy Independence As a former teacher turned political commentator, I can’t help but reflect on how essential it is for nations to make informed, strategic decisions around energy production. For too long, discussions about...
The Grim Reality of Gaza
The Grim Reality of Gaza: A Call for Humanitarian Action As we sit down with our families to enjoy a meal, let’s take a moment to reflect on the tragic situation unfolding in Gaza. The soaring prices of basic foodstuffs...
Greenland’s Stance on U.S. Interests: A Call for Sovereignty and Respect
Greenland’s Stance: Independence and Respect in the Face of U.S. Ambitions In a recent statement that reverberated through diplomatic corridors, Greenland's newly appointed Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, emphasized his nation’s sovereignty during a visit to Denmark. The backdrop? A politically...
