From the Lawton Constitution By James Finck, Ph.D. Jun 21, 2026 We are just two weeks away from celebrating the 250th anniversary of our founding document and the creation of the United States. While the U.S. Constitution is our law, the Declaration of Independence is our purpose and, in many ways, our goal. With so … Continue reading Endowed by their Creator
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Looking back at ‘The Clash of Civilizations’
From the Lawton Constitution By James Finck, Ph.D. May 19, 2026 Last month I wrote an article that looked back at two of the most important foreign relations concepts of the 1990s with the idea of evaluating them in the present to see what, if anything, from those theories proved true. That article mainly focused … Continue reading Looking back at ‘The Clash of Civilizations’
“The First Muslim” by Lesley Hazleton
From Southwest Ledger A Book Review by James Finck, Ph.D. With tensions in the Middle East elevated due to the conflict in Gaza and now American soldiers being killed by Iranian backed terrorists, I believe it is wise to learn as much as possible about the Middle East to make the most informed decisions possible … Continue reading “The First Muslim” by Lesley Hazleton
Historically Speaking 