A New Vision for Middle East Studies
A conversation with Pete Peterson, dean of Pepperdine University’s School of Public Policy. For decades, Middle East Studies programs and centers across the country have acted more as hubs of ideological indoctrination than as places to educate future leaders committed to advancing American interests in the region. The antisemitic and anti-Israel protests that followed the […]
The Future Belongs to Patriots: A Conversation with George Simion
George Simion, the frontrunner in Romania’s presidential race, speaks to The American Conservative. As Romania heads into the second round of its presidential election on May 18, one candidate has drawn global media attention. George Simion, leader of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), is running a nationalist, populist, and firmly anti-establishment campaign—one that […]
The European Powder Keg: ‘Bosnia Is a Failed State’
Milorad Dodik, president of the Republic of Srpska in Bosnia and Herzegovina, speaks exclusively to The American Conservative. Bosnia is on the brink of collapse following the sentencing of Milorad Dodik for defying the United Nations High Representative. Bosnia and Herzegovina, located in the Western Balkans, is bordered by Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro. It is […]
Q&A With Author Mark David Hall: Christian Nationalism ‘Far More Benign Than Critics Believe’
“Christian nationalism” is a term frequently associated with former President Donald Trump and his closest political allies. Over the years, the phrase has become a label used by left-leaning pundits and media to describe most Republican politicians and their policies. While it has been overhyped by some, not many have a deep understanding of the […]
Q&A With Journalist And Author Carrie Sheffield: ‘Abuse Not God’s Design For Your Life’
Carrie Sheffield is a policy analyst for the Independent Women’s Forum and a conservative political commentator. Now, in addition to her list of accomplishments, the columnist and broadcaster can add the title of author to her resume. In her new book “Motorhome Prophecies” (you can read an excerpt here), Sheffield writes about growing up […]
‘Sacred Alaska’: Q&A With Film Director Simon Scionka On Native Culture And Orthodox Spirituality
“Sacred Alaska” is an award-winning, visually stunning documentary with compelling storytelling. The film explores the profound influence of Orthodoxy, brought by St. Herman and Russian monks in the late 18th century, on Native Alaskan society. It also highlights the unique fusion of Native Alaskan indigenous beliefs with Orthodox traditions. “Sacred Alaska” is the first […]
NBA’s Jonathan Isaac Seeks ‘Identity In God,’ Not Basketball
In recent years, professional athletes have become increasingly vocal about their political views. The murder of George Floyd marked a new era of politics in sports, with basketball and football players kneeling during the playing of the national anthem. Initially, a symbolic gesture against racism, taking the knee evolved into a collective action expected of […]
Top Diplomat Of Ecumenical Patriarchate Delves Into Catholic-Orthodox Relations
Official Portrait of Metropolitan Job of Pisidia. Photo Courtesy of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Despite coming to a conclusion just a month ago, the Synod on Synodality of the Catholic church continues to make headlines. Recently, Bishop Robert Barron expressed his “frank disagreement” with the synod’s report, which asserts that advances in the sciences require an evolution […]
Space Force Reservist Silenced Over Solzhenitsyn Speaks Out
Our nation celebrates Veterans Day — originally known as Armistice Day — each Nov. 11. It is a day set aside to honor the brave men and women who have served to protect freedom around the world and the American way of life at home against tyranny. In addition to school boards, the United States […]
Serbian Journalist Vladimir Veljkovic On The Ukraine War And Orthodoxy’s Future
Since Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine in 2022, global media have focused on war atrocities and crimes against humanity. The faith dimension of this conflict has very often received less attention. Only a few scholars and researchers have a comprehensive understanding of the religious aspects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. There are […]