Hey there, reader. Picture this: It’s a crisp evening in Washington, D.C., and I’m standing outside the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, that iconic building glowing against the Potomac River. I’ve been there more times than I can count—catching a symphony one night, a Broadway tour the next. But now, in early … Read more
I’ve followed Middle East politics for years, ever since a trip to Turkey back in the early 2000s opened my eyes to how quickly things can spiral in that part of the world. One moment you’re sipping tea in a bustling market, the next you’re hearing whispers of unrest that could change everything. That’s what … Read more
It’s hard to keep up with the twists in the Russia-Ukraine conflict these days. Just when peace talks seem to be gaining a bit of traction, something explosive comes along—literally, in this case. Late last year, as 2025 drew to a close, Russia accused Ukraine of launching a massive drone assault on one of President … Read more