Kim Yong Cool, Harvard Angela Merkel, Disruption Trump visit, Democrat tax plans

Kim Yong Chol's demotion would be very good news for America. If the hardliner-in-chief adviser has been sent to a gulag, that's a ray of hope for U.S. diplomacy.

Harvard entertains the delusion of Angela Merkel's liberal world order. The Chancellor's words are of shallow meaning.

Democrats want to tax the wealthy but not in blue states. It's a tale of two hypocrisies.

Expect low-level disorder during Trump's state visit to Britain. The protective environment will be impressive, but the protests will be significant.

Everest, Chernobyl, HOI4

Everest the mountain of heroes is becoming the monument of fools

HBO's Chernobyl offers five lessons. From statecraft, to the Cold War, to history

Hearts of Iron IV is broken by its new naval system

Illinois tax, Chris Cillizza, Avigdor Lieberman

Illinois plans to self-destruct. The state’s new tax plan is quite mad.

Why, in 50 words, Chris Cillizza is wrong about Mueller’s statement. Mueller wrote a long report.

Avigdor Lieberman is right about ultra-orthodox military service. Israel requires full conscription.

And finally, my Special Report appearance yesterday: 

3m28s https://video.foxnews.com/v/6042073704001/

And on UFOs... https://vimeo.com/339396925

UFOs, Tariffs, Idlib, Michigan

Why the UFO story is more interesting than you think. Here are four reasons to pay close attention and an open mind to what is going on.

Tariffs on China will cost Americans but Americans must suck it up. The US government has a responsibility to challenge Chinese aggression.

Trump must threaten Putin with sanctions over Russia’s bombing of Idlib governate. The Russian attacks are evident war crimes.

Conservatives need John James to run in Michigan. The former Senate candidate represents a much needed brand of young, dynamic conservatives.

Huawei trapped, UAE arms, Next PM, Yoga Iran, Mike Pompeo, Theresa May

Trump traps Huawei between Beijing and the marketplace. Huawei can’t abandon its patron and director, but nor can it function effectively as a business.

Trump is right to skip around Congress to sell arms to Saudi Arabia and UAE. The interests of American realism are clear here.

Who should be Britain’s next prime minister? Rory Stewart or Sajid Javid.

Yoga, oil slicks, and the hypocrisy of Khomeinism. The Iranian rhetoric does not fit with any semblance of moral leadership.

Paul Whelan: Mike Pompeo should summon the Russian ambassador. The treatment of Whelan by Russian authorities is FSB evil.

Theresa May did a good job. She led a party that is absolutely fractured.

Modi America, Israel China, good policing, Venezuela Grenada

Why Narendra Modi’s win is great news for America. The Indian prime minister is an increasingly close American partner.

Mike Pompeo is wrong to give Israel a pass on China. The Secretary of State has rightly taken other allies to task over their enabling of Chinese espionage.

Officer Corey Pitts deserves your salute. He is a fine example of professional policing.

Sorry, Lindsey Graham, Venezuela is not Grenada. The comparative ease of a military operation is not applicable here.

Australian reelection, Infrastructure's demise, Trump pardons, Golfing costs, RDR 2

Scott Morrison’s reelection as Australian Prime Minister is good news for America. Morrison’s challenger is pro-China, Morrison is pro-American.

Infrastructure week appears to be dead. Good. Trump and the Democrats were taking Americans for a stupid ride.

Dempsey, Joe Dunford, and the right response to Trump’s possible pardons. The U.S. general officer corps have a responsibility to avoid absurd politics.

Stop whining about Trump’s golf costs. The need for presidential survivability, protection, and happiness means that costs are a non-important concern.

15 ways to improve Red Dead Redemption 2 online. The game can be a lot better.

Russia F-22, Theresa May, Nigel Farage, Huawei

America reminds Russia who owns the Alaskan skies. The Russian air force’s little jaunt met an F-22 overmatch.

Trump neuters Huawei. The executive order poses problems for China’s spy firm.

Theresa May announces her last ditch Brexit deal. The prime minister is banking on earning some Labour votes.

Nigel Farage needs British government bodyguards. The Brexit Party leader faces a threat that demands adequate protection.

Robinson's revolution, Far-right, Star Trek

The immorality of Nathan Robinson’s American revolution call. Writing for the Guardian, the editor suggests that it would be righteous for blood to be spilled to destroy the Constitution.

How a far-right British politician aims to win election to the European parliament. It’s about matching the language of victimhood to the failures of establishment policing.

Star Trek is cooler than Game of Thrones. The latter show is defined by mad violence. The former by the pursuit of realistic possibilities.

Iran policy, Israel Iran, Boulder officer, Canada Mexico

How Trump must bring clarity to his Iran policy. The president risks Iranian hostile action in the gap of understanding.

Why Israel doesn’t want an American war with Iran. Israeli security strategy is predicated on deterring Iran, not inviting an unpredictable war that creates havoc.

Boulder should have fired this police officer. He betrayed his oath to the people. He deserved immediate termination of employment.

The US tariff deal with Canada and Mexico is good news. It shows the mutual interest in free trade and nations that respect rules.