DC seems to want more crime

Latest guest piece for the Wall Street Journal: DC seems to want more crime. The city council has passed a truly ludicrous crime law. Congress should step in to stop them.

Ukraine tanks, China Ardern

Failing to provide tanks to Ukraine, Biden administration offers deceptive excuse. The issue is not that of Ukrainian force compatibility or mission needs, but rather fear of Russia.

China rightly laments Jacinda Ardern's resignation. The New Zealand Prime Minister has been a stalwart partner for Beijing.

Orban/China + Russia

Viktor Orban's Hungary stands with China and Russia, not the U.S. On policy actions of key long-term consequence, the U.S. loses out with Orban.

Wilmington visits

No visitor records for Biden's Wilmington home? That strains credulity. The Secret Service PIX system should have a record for at least 60 days of visits.

Soledar, Defense Industry

Forget Soledar, Russia cannot sustain the offensive initiative. Russian forces will not be able to advance deep inside Ukrainian territory. They lack the equipment, command structure and logistics to do so.

'Where's the other four?' Or why we need a defense industry revolution. A Navy admiral rightly complains about failed delivery on the part of contractors.

UK and Japan agreement

The UK and Japan just boosted deterrence of China. The reciprocal access agreement reached in London on Wednesday will allow for the rapid deployment of UK forces to Japan or Okinawa. Something that might be valuable come war with China over Taiwan.

Biden classified docs, Benefit to Trump

Why the Trump-Biden classified documents aren't apples and oranges. There are differences in the two cases, but the fundamental similarity is the unauthorized retention of highly classified materials.

Biden's priceless political and legal gift to Trump. The president has given the former president a possible get out of jail free card with his mishandling of classified materials.

Dmitry Medvedev the hawk

Why did Russia's Dmitry Medvedev become an ultra-hawk? The answer is probably twofold. First, moderation doesn't play well in the Kremlin these days. Second, Medvedev is working under Patrushev.

Russia ceasefire games

Russia's ceasefire stunt deserves Ukraine's disregard. Vladimir Putin is playing for his own interests rather than the ideal of a peaceful Orthodox Christmas celebration.

China piracy

Treat China's fishing fleets for the pirates they are. They are destroying wildlife stocks, lives and the principles of international maritime law. They require forceful riposte.