Tag: Iran
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Getting Oil Tankers To Return to the Strait of Hormuz
With oil traffic halted in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. approved a $20 billion reinsurance backstop to lure insurers and tanker operators back into the region. The move may stabilize oil markets, but it raises serious questions about navigational hazards, potential blockages, and the human risks faced by tanker crews.
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Iran: Is It War or Isn’t It War?
The Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war, yet presidents have repeatedly launched conflicts without one. By calling them “police actions,” “military operations,” or “targeted strikes,” wars continue without formal declarations—even when the scale of violence looks indistinguishable from war.
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President Trump: The President of Peace?
Donald Trump portrays himself as a “president of peace,” yet his record tells another story. From exaggerated claims about ending wars to ego-driven awards and domestic militarization, his administration and allies push a narrative at odds with reality. Their flattery highlights political ambition more than genuine diplomacy.
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Trump’s Deep Throat: Will a Modern Mark Felt Emerge?
Like Nixon, Trump operated as if above the law, challenging the Constitution and manipulating investigations. From efforts to shield his ties to Jeffrey Epstein to directing FBI redactions, his presidency raises urgent questions: will there be a modern Deep Throat, one brave enough to expose wrongdoing despite immense political pressure?
