Speaking at the recent Berlin Space Congress, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius warned: “Our Achilles’ heel lies in space.” His statement pointed to an uncomfortable truth—modern societies are dependent on space, yet poorly protected against attacks beyond Earth’s atmosphere. In the 21st century, almost every aspect of our lives, from smartphones to online banking to… Continue reading Germany’s €35 Billion Bet on Military Space Capability
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Turning the Tide on NEET: Global Lessons to Empower UK Youth
The Keep Britain Working Review published in early November is the latest expression of widespread concerns over the levels of economic inactivity in the UK. For years this challenge has hit young people particularly hard. Recent data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) showed that 948,000 young people aged 16–24 classed as not in… Continue reading Turning the Tide on NEET: Global Lessons to Empower UK Youth
Could Home Sensors Ease Pressures in Social Care?
The social care system in England is under great strain, with rising demand, budget cuts and a shrinking workforce (PDF). In the last decade several technology-enabled care initiatives have been trialled to help overcome some of these pressures, with a key focus on helping people live independently, at home, for longer. One of these initiatives… Continue reading Could Home Sensors Ease Pressures in Social Care?
The Rise of Latino America
In a recent focus group we held with 11 U.S. and foreign-born Latinos in Riverside, California, most of the participants expressed grave concerns about the breakup of hard-working and law-abiding families in what one participant called ICE’s “war” against Latinos. And yet, when asked if they were optimistic about the future, all 11 enthusiastically said “yes.” … Continue reading The Rise of Latino America
Pennsylvania’s Mandate for Moderation | RealClearPennsylvania
The 2025 Pittsburgh mayoral election delivered a resounding message that most progressive activists would prefer to ignore. Corey O’Connor, who defeated incumbent Ed Gainey in the Democratic primary, achieved high levels of off-year turnout and secured more than 80% of the vote against fedora-wearing perennial Republican candidate Tony Moreno. The margin represented a mandate for… Continue reading Pennsylvania’s Mandate for Moderation | RealClearPennsylvania
Despite Union Opposition, Massachusetts House Puts Students and Teachers First with Literacy Reform
Last week, the Massachusetts House unanimously passed a bipartisan literacy reform bill, 155-0, that would mandate the evidence-based, “science of reading” approach that has swept the country. The state, additionally, has a $35 million grant program called Literacy Launch that is dedicated to helping districts transition their curriculum to science-based literacy materials. After years of… Continue reading Despite Union Opposition, Massachusetts House Puts Students and Teachers First with Literacy Reform
Demilitarization in Gaza: Could the Palestinian Authority Be Part of the Solution?
This commentary was originally published by The National Interest on October 30, 2025. After the ceasefire in Gaza, the first phase of President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan is nearing completion. All surviving Israeli hostages have returned home after two hellish years in Hamas’s tunnels; the remains of the dead hostages are being retrieved—too slowly,… Continue reading Demilitarization in Gaza: Could the Palestinian Authority Be Part of the Solution?
The U.S. Tackled Crippling Federal Debt Before. It Can Do So Again
The total federal debt of the United States passed a new milestone on October 21, 2025, reaching $38 trillion for the first time, with $30.4 trillion in federal debt held by the public, which is equivalent to about 100 percent of our gross domestic product (GDP). This is the highest level it’s been relative to… Continue reading The U.S. Tackled Crippling Federal Debt Before. It Can Do So Again
In Europe, the Problem Is Deterrence, Not Drones
This op-ed originally appeared in Defense News. Defense News is the authoritative, independent, professional news source for the world’s defense decisionmakers. Since multiple Russian drones crossed into Poland last month, European leaders have expedited the idea of a “drone wall” and rushed to discuss the need to invest in countering drones. But when it comes… Continue reading In Europe, the Problem Is Deterrence, Not Drones
Towards a New Axis of Security?
As Russia’s aggression continues to unsettle Eastern and Northern Europe, few countries can empathise more than South Korea. Confronting its own nuclear-armed neighbour across one of the world’s most militarised borders, Seoul has long relied on a dual strategy: reinforcing deterrence at home while cultivating strategic partners abroad. The United States remains its most comprehensive… Continue reading Towards a New Axis of Security?