Dave Patterson

Only the sketchiest details are emerging, but at long last, Israel and Hamas seem to have agreed to a ceasefire and hostage return. As the Israel Defense Force (IDF) has decisively achieved the upper hand diplomatically and militarily in Gaza, in northern Israel against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, and in Yemen against the Iran-proxy Houthi rebels, Hamas had little to gain by prolonging the fight.

Over the past four years, America has lost the momentum needed to achieve its national security objectives. China looms as the greatest threat to those objectives. In his first term, President Trump demonstrated a capability to be believed when he spoke, and his candid, forthright presence prevented global conflict. Going forward, it will be an uphill slog facing China and other threats. The

During the four years of the Joe Biden presidency, military recruiting fell on hard times. Seldom were all of the services able to meet

Historically, a US president's travel desires have been intriguing but not world-shaking. That is unless that president is Donald Trump, who has expressed his intention to visit America's nemesis, the People's Republic of China (PRC), as soon as possible. Picking up where he left off as the 45th chief executive four years ago, Trump wants to address issues between the United States and the PRC without delay.

Every so often, someone will present a case disparaging the value of the US Navy's aircraft carriers. These attempts to persuade military leaders of more effective ways to project sea power generally pick up on some new weapon or threat to justify deep-sixing the backbone of the US force presence – the modern nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. So it is with economist Mr. Philip Pilkington's

Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth's message to the US Armed Forces was short – just about 330 words. However, its intent and importance could not have been clearer. America's military personnel will be warriors again, keenly focused on the threats we face and unfailing in the pursuit of the “Peace through Strength” mission President Donald Trump has stressed for the nation. Hegseth's words were categorical – not elegant, but clear in meaning.

In the category of promises made and promises kept, President Donald Trump is serious about protecting the people of the United States. In December, at a Phoenix, AZ, rally, Trump announced that he would direct the Department of Defense (DOD) to begin construction of a “great ‘Iron Dome' defense shield,” like the one Israel has fielded that has effectively prevented barrages of incoming ballistic missiles, drones, and cruise missiles from doing catastrophic damage.

Somalia had become a haven for ISIS terrorists during the Biden administration. However, it took just ten days

However, it's no surprise Rubio would look to the south for his first outreach. Now that the United States has adopted a strong stance