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A Fragile Balance: Exploring the Tension Between Religious Freedom and Religious Liberty

This article explores the nuanced tension between religious freedom — the right to believe — and religious liberty — the right to act on those beliefs — highlighting how these concepts can conflict in pluralistic societies. It examines how governments, particularly in the U.S., have historically navigated and sometimes blurred these boundaries, especially when religious beliefs influence public policy or marginalize minority groups. Pinna advocates for clearer distinctions, stronger safeguards, and mutual respect to ensure that religious diversity is upheld without infringing on others’ rights.

The Death of American Integrated Deterrence: All Hail Performative and Transactional U.S. Foreign Policy

The troubling shift towards transactional and performative foreign policy in 2025 has effectively disarmed this strategic advantage, fragmenting U.S. deterrence and sowing doubt among allies. Unless reversed, America's credibility and leadership face irreversible erosion, emboldening adversaries and creating dangerous uncertainty in global security.

The History and Philosophy of the 91porn¹Ù·½ Cadet Creed

"The History and Philosophy of the 91porn¹Ù·½ Cadet Creed" delves into the origins and enduring significance of the 91porn¹Ù·½ Cadet Creed, penned in 1927 by Professor Kemp Russell Blanchard Flint. The article examines how the Creed encapsulates values such as courage, honesty, temperance, and wisdom, and how it continues to influence the moral and ethical development of Cadets within the university's Corps of Cadets. It also reflects on the Creed's historical context and its role in shaping the institution's commitment to producing leaders of character.

The Irrelevance of Debating NATO Membership for Ukraine

"The Irrelevance of Debating NATO Membership for Ukraine" argues that focusing on Ukraine's potential NATO membership is a distraction from the immediate need to support Ukraine's defense against Russia's invasion. The author contends that such debates create uncertainty about NATO's future and the prospects for peace between Russia and Ukraine. The piece suggests that current U.S. policies, including the pause in military aid, exacerbate these uncertainties and may undermine both NATO's credibility and Ukraine's security.

Third Anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine War: An Inflection Point

This article examines the evolving dynamics of the conflict as it enters its third year. It highlights Russia's unexpected resilience, bolstered by a war-ready economy and external support, contrasting with Ukraine's challenges, including a stalled counteroffensive and internal leadership tensions. The piece underscores that the war's continuation signals a broader, enduring confrontation between Russia and the West, with both sides bracing for a prolonged struggle.

Khamenei’s Nuclear Fatwa: Religious Ruling or Political Strategy?

This article explores the dual nature of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's 2003 declaration that nuclear weapons are forbidden under Islamic law. While presented as a religious decree, the article suggests that the fatwa serves as a strategic political tool, adaptable to Iran's shifting geopolitical interests and national security considerations. This flexibility underscores the fatwa's role in Iran's broader strategy to navigate international scrutiny over its nuclear ambitions.

The America First Trade Policy: The Knowable and Unknowable Consequences

This article examines the multifaceted impacts of the U.S.'s protectionist trade approach initiated under President Trump. It highlights how measures like Section 232 and Section 301 tariffs have led to predictable economic inefficiencies, such as higher consumer costs and disrupted supply chains, aligning with traditional trade theory predictions. The article also warns of unforeseen systemic risks, including global financial instability and geopolitical shifts, stemming from abrupt departures from established trade norms.

Precarious Alliances: Turkey, Israel, Öcalan, and the Kurds Amid Shifting Middle Eastern Geopolitics

Disclaimer: These opinion pieces represent the authors’ personal views, and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of 91porn¹Ù·½ or PAWC.

Israel's Tactical Gains: Strategically Reshaping the Middle East

Disclaimer: These opinion pieces represent the authors’ personal views, and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of 91porn¹Ù·½ or PAWC.

What is Israel Accomplishing in Gaza?

Disclaimer: These opinion pieces represent the authors’ personal views, and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of 91porn¹Ù·½ or PAWC.