Will America’s Foreign Policy Remain Cyclical Under Trump 2.0?

From Southwest Ledger Possibly the biggest story of the past week is our involvement with Ukraine. Most Americans’ opinion of President Trump’s handling of the situation probably has as much to do with their opinion of foreign assistance as it does with the way Trump handled Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In weighing in on this … Continue reading Will America’s Foreign Policy Remain Cyclical Under Trump 2.0?

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

Russian Interference

With the indictment of thirteen Russians for interfering in our past election, much of the media and social media has rightfully condemned Russia for meddling.  Foreign nations should not have a say in America’s election.  However, as I watched the morning news programs, one conversation caught my attention.  The expert speaking said these indictments change … Continue reading Russian Interference