China hangs itself with Roald Dahl, Taylor Swift flight lawsuits, Israel vs. Ukraine aid, US political pyrotechnics

Spying on the Netherlands, China traps itself between Roald Dahl and reality. The disclosure of a Chinese spying campaign is embarrassing and unfortunately timed for Beijing.

Taylor Swift's flight lawsuit threats are unserious and unnecessary. While the celebrity singer has legitimate concerns about stalkers, free speech law is clear. 

From Monday... 

Why Speaker Mike Johnson is wrong on stand-alone Israel aid. Republicans are right to demand more from Europe in Ukraine's support. Still, Ukraine currently needs aid more than does Israel.

The Biden Administration's political pyrotechnics encourage Iran to escalate. The Administration warned Iranian-aligned forces to evacuate before U.S. strikes and is begging Iran to regard the strikes as unserious.

Charles vs. Austin

King Charles III shows Lloyd Austin how to lead. The difference in how each man responded to his respective cancer diagnosis is striking.

China Marcos

China attempts to encircle the Philippines' Marcos at home and at sea. Beijing senses an opportunity to corral the president.

Iran

How the U.S. can thread the escalation needle on Iran. The U.S. needs to deter Iran from attacks such as that which occurred on Sunday without precipitating escalation toward war.

Masters of the Air

Masters of the Air is one of the finest TV shows ever made. It surpasses even Band of Brothers and The Pacific.

Ukraine deep strikes

Ukraine refocuses on defense and deep strikes. The combination allows Kyiv the opportunity to attrit Russian forces and degrade Putin's domestic credibility.

Mattis

If only Jim Mattis ran for president. The former Marine and defense secretary has a character and intellect well beyond that of Biden and Trump.

North Korea

Kim Jong Un sets up his 2024 wild card threat. The North Korean leader appears determined to contribute, negatively, to the deteriorating international security environment.

Alabama prisons

Alabama's prisons are torture camps. Gov. Kay Ivey doesn't care.

Hezbollah, Lloyd Austih

Israel can go after Hezbollah without U.S. military participation. It is not in America's interest to join a war against Hezbollah.

from Sunday

Lloyd Austin must go. He has failed to show basic leadership over his hospitalization.