08.16.21. Afghanistan: Withdrawal Syndrome
As chaos erupts in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of the U.S., we analyze the Biden Administration’s actions and response to the situation. Continue reading 08.16.21. Afghanistan: Withdrawal Syndrome
Author Archives: Micah Hanks
08.09.21. Climate Code Red
Following the release of a new IPCC report on climate, we look at what experts from around the world have called a “code red” for our planet. Continue reading 08.09.21. Climate Code Red
08.02.21. Of Masks and Mandates
Public outcry and confusion ensue after the CDC reverses its public recommendations on wearing masks, and mandates may be on the horizon as President Biden moves toward requiring coronavirus vaccinations among federal employees. Continue reading 08.02.21. Of Masks and Mandates
07.26.21. Look at the Numbers
This week, we look at the numbers as COVID-19 infections rise among America’s unvaccinated. As the “Summer Outbreak” ensues, what does the data really say? Continue reading 07.26.21. Look at the Numbers
07.19.21. Spywary
This week, we examine the widespread surveillance of journalists with the aid of military spyware, as well recent hacking efforts that led to an official response from the Biden Administration. Continue reading 07.19.21. Spywary
07.12.21. Afghanistan: Leaving the Forever War
As the United States makes its exit from the “Forever War” in Afghanistan, we look at the problems the country may face, and why history shows that choosing to leave is both the “least worst” and the only right choice. Continue reading 07.12.21. Afghanistan: Leaving the Forever War
07.05.21. Independence Day
This week, we examine the foundations of the American celebration of Independence Day, its relationship to 21st-century American politics, and the influence of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading 07.05.21. Independence Day
06.28.21. Strike Two
This week we examine Joe Biden’s second military action since taking office, its similarity to the actions of past administrations, and how this compares with shifting political alliances in our culture and popular dialogue. Continue reading 06.28.21. Strike Two
06.21.21. The Most Dangerous Scenario
This week we analyze President Joe Biden’s meeting with Vladimir Putin, and what one foreign policy scholar called the “most dangerous scenario.” Continue reading 06.21.21. The Most Dangerous Scenario
06.14.21. G7: The Country Club
We examine the recent G7 Summit, and the meeting between world leaders over their goals for unifying against threats from Russia and China. Continue reading 06.14.21. G7: The Country Club
06.07.21. The Rise of Ransomware
This week, with ransomware incidents on the rise, we examine how the world economy can be affected by cybercrime, and what various countries are doing to prevent such attacks. Continue reading 06.07.21. The Rise of Ransomware
06.01.21. Conflicting Theories
Conflicting theories about the origins of COVID-19 continue to make news, with U.S. politicians pushing for investigations into whether it originated from a lab in Wuhan, China. Continue reading 06.01.21. Conflicting Theories