From the Lawton Constitution By James Finck, Ph.D. May 24, 2026 Two weeks ago, President Donald Trump made a second trip to People’s Republic of China. These visits still seem historic, as Trump is only the eighth American president to visit a country that for so long isolated itself from the world. While the success … Continue reading The trip to China that changed the Cold
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Revisiting the end of History
From Lawton Constitution By James Finck, Ph.D. Historically, the 1990s stand out as a fascinating decade, the one immediately following the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War. For generations, political theorists had grown up in a world where “containment” defined foreign policy and shaped global strategy. With that structure … Continue reading Revisiting the end of History
Are we simply choosing to ignore the diamond anniversary of a forgotten war?
From Southwest LedgerHow many are surprised to know that this summer marked the 75th anniversary of the start of a war that claimed the lives of more than 36,000 Americans?If this had been a major anniversary of the American Civil War or World War II there would be ceremonies and parades, yet with the Korean … Continue reading Are we simply choosing to ignore the diamond anniversary of a forgotten war?
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?
Reviewing: “American Soldier: General Tommy Franks”
From Southwest Ledger On March 19, 2003, over a telecast President George W. Bush authorized General Tommy Franks to execute Operation Iraqi Freedom and bring the United States to war against the Saddam Hussein regime in Iraq. Two years before Gen. Franks had led a successful invasion of Afghanistan that had topped the Taliban. While … Continue reading Reviewing: “American Soldier: General Tommy Franks”
Historically Speaking 