[OPINION] US political turmoil reflects our wider society – in 2024 and earlier elections

KENOSHA -- “We have met the enemy and he is us.” The ironic statement is from the durable comic strip “Pogo” by cartoonist Walt Kelly, widely syndic

March 27, 2024

[OPINION] George Marshall: A Public Servant and the Public Good

KENOSHA, March 20 (AJU PRESS) -- One antidote to our poisonous, nasty political atmosphere is to consider especially significant positive leaders of our past. Author, educator

March 20, 2024

[OPINION] Europe Security Conference: A Plus for NATO, and Beyond

KENOSHA -- The European Security Conference, held in Munich Germany in February, has highlighted transatlantic cooperation in the face of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Vice Pre

March 6, 2024

[OPINION] Indonesia Election – Victory for Democracy, with Global Significance

KENOSHA -- On February 14, major national elections took place in Indonesia. The results, especially in historic context, are a victory for democracy. An enormous nation wi

February 22, 2024

[OPINION] Britain's Royal Family is Important for Them – and Us

KENOSHA -- King Charles III of Britain is undergoing treatment for cancer. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak added to the public announcement that the health challenge had been &ld

February 15, 2024

[OPINION] 'NATO – The Enduring Alliance'

KENOSHA -- On January 25, Turkey at last approved membership for Sweden in NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). This is an historic step, in several important respects.

February 1, 2024

[OPINION] Assessing the trajectory of China's Economy: Growth or decline

KARACHI -- In recent years, China's development has slowed down as with other economies in the world, a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical conflicts, and other factors. Some Western scholars and research insti

January 31, 2024

[OPINION] Houthi Attacks, Allied Counterattacks and Mideast Stability

KENOSHA -- "All American and British interests have become legitimate targets for the Yemeni armed forces." That is the defiant and threatening declaration by the

January 24, 2024

[OPINION] Taiwan reconfirms equality as well as democracy

KENOSHA -- Over the weekend, Lai Ching-te, also known as William Lai, was elected President of Taiwan. He succeeds President Tsai Ing-wen, who served two terms and is the firs

January 17, 2024

[OPINION] North Korea's provocations highlight South Korea's success

KENOSHA -- North Korea has decided to bring in the New Year with a Bang, the Pyongyang regime over several days has fired sizable artillery barrages near a maritime buffer zon

January 10, 2024