The debate over the hiring of Prof. Susan Ostermann as director of Notre Dame’s Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies is over. It triggered a massive uproar that surprised many by its intensity. In the end, the appointment was a carefully managed and measured defeat for the school’s administration, which was forced into damage-control … Read more
Some tragic things are so symbolic that they demand a commentary. Remaining silent is not an option. Such is the case of a new trend among well-heeled women suffering from the pains of divorce. They have taken to making “divorce” rings to celebrate their newfound “freedom.” Wearing one is a form of therapy that helps … Read more
I recently read an article in a local paper about the desperate situation in Venezuela. It told the doleful tale of an economy in crisis with shortages, blackouts and widespread corruption. At a certain point, the article mentioned that the average worker’s wage was about one dollar… a month! I did a double-take at the … Read more
As millions of pages of the Epstein files become available, many are shocked by their sheer volume and the extensive network maintained by the notorious sex offender. Many notable figures among the elite had at least some contact with him. These leaders in society are now falling from favor because of these ties. The scandals … Read more
After the fall of the Soviet Union, many believed the Russian Orthodox Church experienced a revival, evoking memories of “Holy Mother Russia.” The outward signs of official government policies favoring orthodoxy and the rebuilding of churches were offered as proof of positive change. However, recent findings and statistics, especially those involving an emerging Islam in … Read more
The Trump administration’s threats to take over Greenland make no sense. Whether by pressure or invasion, the acqusition of the thinly populated island would be a brutal act of aggression that is morally impossible to justify. Granted, the Arctic region is a place of growing strategic importance. However, the matter is not a national security … Read more
The New Year entered with a blaze. In the early morning of January 3, American forces penetrated a Venezuelan security compound and whisked away President Nicolas Maduro and his wife to face drug trafficking charges in America. What opposition forces have tried to accomplish for years, U.S. special forces achieved in less than three hours. … Read more
Just as Ukraine is hit with record drone attacks upon residences and energy infrastructure, its government faces a far deadlier attack than any done with physcial weaponry. The threat comes in the form of an American peace proposal to end the war. What is alarming about the proposal is that it does not consider the … Read more
Reviewing the world’s major political events in 2025, we see a picture that is at once confusing and disturbing for those who seek to defend Christian civilization. So much has changed that we can no longer observe the patterns and logic to which we are accustomed. Rather than develop several topics that impacted the world, … Read more
One troubling American demographic is the young white male. He is lagging behind in education, job placement and self-esteem. According to the legend, he can be found playing video games while living out his early adulthood in his parents’ basement. Such a depiction obviously distorts reality. However, there is an element of truth in it. … Read more
