Fact Check: What is the Right Way to Respond to Osama Bin Laden’s Death? (From the Archives: 24.May.2011)

When President Obama refused to release photos of Bin Laden’s body, he reportedly said, “We’re not going to spike the football” (Rhodes, 2018). A lot has changed in the 15 years since the killing of Osama Bin Laden. I review the facts and conclusions of a 2011 blog post while asking if we are spiking the football.

Eastern Winds: Xi Gains Influence Over Global Politics & Trump’s Power Wanes as They Prepare to Meet in China

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.