DeSantis and Future Foreign Policy Disasters

With his refusal to go along with lockdowns and mask mandates during the pandemic, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis emerged as a hero to many in libertarian circles. But as his name is now consistently put forward as a prospective or even likely 2024 Republican Presidential candidate, those who view him favorably should take a sober … Continue reading “DeSantis and Future Foreign Policy Disasters”

China’s Predictable Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Indeed, the parallels between the present contest between the U.S. and Russia over Ukraine and the hypothetical future one between the US and China over Taiwan are real enough to warrant examination. Specifically, both rest within the sphere of influence claimed by another great power but have slightly ambiguous security relationships with Washington that, though … Continue reading “China’s Predictable Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine”