Seeking truth together
Droughts have existed throughout human history and may have contributed to some of the steepest declines of civilizations in Mesopotamia, the Nile Valley, the Eastern Mediterranean, Mesoamerica, East Asia, and the North American Southwest. Various weather and health organizations have defined heat waves as abnormal periods of uncomfortably hot and/or humid weather typically lasting for two to three days.
Situation Report 01. 21 October 2026. UTC 2022. President Trump was speaking at a rally at the Covelli Centre in … More
Paris experienced its most violent protests and riots approximately two centuries ago during the span of nine decades that witnessed the first and second republics along with the rise and fall of the Napoleon and Bourbon monarchies. In comparison, France has experience much more mild but nevertheless serious protests of government policy changes over the last seven years.
Day 291 of year 12,026. Petri dishes have been used to test for infections since 1887 when Julius Petri innovated … More
The concept of “peace through strength,” rooted in ancient Rome, has resurfaced in modern politics. This foreign policy rhetoric compliments historical patterns of extractive governance. Unchecked concentration of power and influence threatens pluralism, political representation, and inclusive economics/institutions. Any drift towards tyranny necessitates active civic engagement.
President Eisenhower’s life and principles paint a stark contrast when compared to current events…
The United States faces challenges in the Strait of Hormuz as the Russo-Ukrainian War persists. Xi Jinping’s leadership continues to assert authoritative control over Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the South China Sea, while potentially leveraging U.S. political dynamics for Chinese expansionism. This climate highlights current global power shifts.
The Trump administration is receiving a lot of criticism over the war with Iran, but I’m hearing few suggestions from those critics on what to do now. I can understand criticizing the administration for initiating the conflict without a better-developed strategic plan. But where do we go from here? If you’re the POTUS, what’s your next move?
Hegemony is dominant influence, not violence. A county can be influential without being violent. But the quickest way to expand power is through violence. And violence often comes with the territory of hegemony.
Fox News recently reported that President Trump is sending 200 troops to Nigeria to protect Christians who are being persecuted there. Fox has also reported Christians being killed in Sudan. So, why isn’t President Trump sending troops to Sudan as well?
