Tag: Israel

Israel from the Romans to World War I

From the Lawton Constitution By James Finck, Ph.D. Having just commemorated the third anniversary of the attack on Israel, when Hamas beat, tortured, raped, and killed 1,200 Israeli civilians while taking another 251 hostages, it is natural that emotions are high. Yet much of the outrage seems to be directed at the Jews, who are … Continue reading Israel from the Romans to World War I →

Presidential assassination attempts underscore need for national security

From the Lawton Constitution By James Finck, Ph.D. May 3, 2026 On April 25, while President Trump hosted his first White House Correspondents’ Dinner, a lone gunman attempted to breach security at the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., with the apparent intention of killing the president and other high-ranking officials. The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, … Continue reading Presidential assassination attempts underscore need for national security →

Iran at a crossroads: Democracy, monarchy, and the lessons of the 1950s

From the Lawton Constitution By James Finck, Ph.D. Mar 8, 2026 Watching the news unfold about the attack on Iran, I find myself both excited and confused. The excitement is easy to understand; there is the possibility of either a good, or even a very good outcome. A “good” outcome would be to damage Iran’s … Continue reading Iran at a crossroads: Democracy, monarchy, and the lessons of the 1950s →

Nationalism, Patriotism, and the Politics of Identity

From the Southwest Ledger By James Finck, Ph.d. February 25, 2026 During our recent political difficulties, it has become increasingly hard to keep up with the lingo—especially the labels. For example, what’s the difference between a colonialist and an imperialist? Are they different? Does it matter? Maybe not, but it’s still nice to know what … Continue reading Nationalism, Patriotism, and the Politics of Identity →

Searching for Offense in a World Desperate to Find It

From the Lawton Constitution Several times recently I have written that being offended is often the price you pay for learning. If you can go through four years of college without ever having your ideas challenged, then you are not really getting an education. What I did not say is that students should not go … Continue reading Searching for Offense in a World Desperate to Find It →

A WAR ON TWO FRONTS: The History and Goals of Hezbollah and Hamas

From Southwest Ledger Over the past year I have written several articles dealing with the war between Israel and Hamas. While that war is still ongoing, a more recent conflict has begun between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. While Hamas and Hezbollah have a shared goal to destroy Israel, they are very different organizations and populated … Continue reading A WAR ON TWO FRONTS: The History and Goals of Hezbollah and Hamas →

With Campus Protests, History Comes Full Circle

There is no doubt that colleges across the nation are more and more starting to look like the 1960s. Within the last month buildings have been taken over and tent cities have sprung up on dozens of campuses filled with students protesting the war in Israel.The demands of the students are varied. The most recent … Continue reading With Campus Protests, History Comes Full Circle →

The Failure of the Arab Spring Reviewing Morbid Symptoms: Relapse in The Arab Uprising

From the Southwest Ledger Even while the war in Gaza has been ongoing for about five months now, there is renewed attention to the region as Iran launched drone and missile strikes against Israel on April 13.With help from the U.S., England and Jordanian forces, the Israeli missile defense system shot down the vast majority … Continue reading The Failure of the Arab Spring Reviewing Morbid Symptoms: Relapse in The Arab Uprising →