March 2024

​ Russia is a big nation with military power next only to the U.S. since World War II. However, in the 21st century, two things altered the world order. First, the Soviet Union collapsed due to its failure to manage its economy. Russia is now a lone country struggling in economic development although still possessing a huge military power, especially including a sizable nuclear arsenal. Second,...

​ Russia is a big nation with military power next only to the U.S. since World War II. However, in the 21st century, two things altered the world order. First, the Soviet Union collapsed due to its failure to manage its economy. Russia is now a lone country struggling in economic development although still possessing a huge military power, especially including a sizable nuclear arsenal. Second,...

​ The world is not at peace for sure. In Europe, the Russia-Ukraine war has entered its third year. The U.S. coercing its NATO allies is continuing its military aid to Ukraine instead of focusing on any cease-fire plan. This war instead of crippling Russia’s economy has brought energy shortages and high inflation to Europe. In the Middle East, the Israel-Houthis conflict has turned...

​ The world is not at peace for sure. In Europe, the Russia-Ukraine war has entered its third year. The U.S. coercing its NATO allies is continuing its military aid to Ukraine instead of focusing on any cease-fire plan. This war instead of crippling Russia’s economy has brought energy shortages and high inflation to Europe. In the Middle East, the Israel-Houthis conflict has turned...

 The above title reflects the current U.S. unrest directly stirred up by its illegal immigrant problem. The following headlines give us a glimpse of the problem and its seriousness. For example, 1. Texas Governor Greg Abbott vowed to add more razor wire along the border; 2. A divided Supreme Court allows Border Patrol agents to cut razor wire that Texas...

 The above title reflects the current U.S. unrest directly stirred up by its illegal immigrant problem. The following headlines give us a glimpse of the problem and its seriousness. For example, 1. Texas Governor Greg Abbott vowed to add more razor wire along the border; 2. A divided Supreme Court allows Border Patrol agents to cut razor wire that Texas...

We are all familiar with the term exceptionalism. The U.S. after the two world wars has become the superpower of the world. It is rightly so for Americans to feel exceptional. Hence American Exceptionalism naturally evolves, and it is exhibited in the U.S. foreign policies, from offering the Marshall Plan to revitalize Europe after the devastating WW II to acting as the world leader in post-war order....