The American Conservative

How Western Belligerence Helps Putin Hold Onto Power

Russians see the West as a bigger threat than their authoritarian government.

Gender Equality: A Trojan Horse for Universal Military Conscription?

Some European nations are mulling mandatory service for women.

It’s Time to Apologize to Ukrainians

By refusing to advocate for negotiations, the West has done Ukraine a disservice.

We Hope Till Hope Creates

Peace in the Middle East requires dealing with nationalism.

Some Shattering Illusions of Our Declining Empire

Americans are waking up to ugly truths.

Bored of Peace

The new scheme to “reshape the Middle East” is a recipe for further violence.

Trump Shouldn’t Make Another Iran Mistake in Cuba

There is little upside and much downside in a gamble on regime-change in Havana.

The Problem With American Health Care Isn’t Just Insurance Costs

Even if you have good coverage, it can be hard to find a doctor.

The Costs of British Immigration Keep Rising

Mass migration continues to sap the UK’s social and economic capital.

What the Mecca Defense Pact Means

The agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan may herald a new Middle East.

Something Doesn’t Look Right

What emergency could possibly justify omnipresent bureaucratic hectoring?

Without a U.S. Deal, Iran May Wind up a Mideast Outcast

Tehran’s reliance on the Houthis complicates relations with Riyadh.

The Illusion of Law

Judges will not save our republic.

Britain’s Educational Class Warfare

The British state cannot admit that different children require different schools.

A Glimpse of the Post-American Middle East?

Washington should give the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement a chance.

Iran War Day 162: Iran Says Hormuz Will Reopen When U.S. ‘Accepts Conditions’

State of the Union: Houthi attacks killed at least two people in civilian areas and displacement camps on Friday.

Copying China to Defend America?

When it comes to AI, conservatives should embrace free market principles over state intervention.

Is the Left Capturing ‘America First?’

Progressive candidates make the case that they prioritize U.S. interests more than MAGA Republicans