The State Department Should Rise To The Call Of The Hour
American diplomacy can make a difference.
Opinion
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I&I/TIPP Poll: Are You Better Off Today Than A Year Ago? By 4-To-1, Americans Say 'No'
Inflation, COVID shutdowns, and supply-chain shortages have made Americans increasingly gloomy about the economy.
I&I/TIPP Poll: Americans Want Merit, Not ‘Woke’ Politics, To Decide College Admissions
The Supreme Court will rule on whether using race in college admissions violates civil rights law and the Constitution.
Americans View Semiconductor Manufacturing As Critical To National Security
Americans see eye-to-eye on the vital national security issue.
I&I/TIPP Poll: 65% Say Recent Lifting Of COVID Restrictions Is Driven By 'Politics,' Not 'Science'
One-third believe that COVID restrictions are being lifted too fast.
Americans United On Prioritizing Domestic Fossils Over Climate Change
Energy security ahead of climate change.
Economic Confidence Collapses To 8-Year Low As Inflation Rises, Stock Market Sinks
Another month of decline in confidence.
President Putin’s Inner Circle – The Siloviki
The Siloviki have Putin's ear and help shape Russian foreign policy.
Putin’s Aggression Triggers Global Arms Race
Hike in defense budgets – fall out of the Ukraine war.
Americans Not Confident The U.S. Can Stop Iran From Getting Nuclear Weapons
Americans' views as nuclear talks near conclusion.
Putin’s War On Dissent
His almost complete control over the government and media means that dissenting voices are muted. Russians have little choice except to submit to his dictatorship.
I&I/TIPP Poll: 56% Blame Biden's Afghan Debacle For Ukraine Invasion, Fear Putin Will Use Nukes
Surprisingly, 56% believe Putin will use nuclear weapons.
Biden Should Ask Blair, Gates, And Merkel To Negotiate With Putin
It is time to call in seasoned diplomats to negotiate a truce in the Russo-Ukraine conflict. Failing to do so may result in an as-yet avoidable world war.
Russia-Ukraine Conflict: A Lesson In NATO's Importance
NATO's Article 5 is more critical now than ever.