It is an all-time sports debate: Should athletes be allowed to take performance-enhancing drugs to get an edge? Overwhelmingly, the answer has been no, with professional leagues and the Olympics putting strict regulations on doping in the name of athlete safety and fairness. But now an effort to introduce a new version of the Olympic…

Romania has traditionally relied upon regional partners to help guarantee its security against more powerful and hostile adversaries. Although typically pro-Russian, Romanians are now beginning to change their thinking in response to the Russia-Ukraine War, with Romanian generals warning that they might soon be fighting against Putin themselves. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan maps…

In a significant escalation of its limited naval capabilities, Ukraine has successfully targeted and sunk the Russian missile ship “Ivanovets” in the contested waters of the Black Sea. The move underscores the ongoing intensity of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia over Crimea. According to Ukraine’s top intelligence officials, the operation was executed using unmanned…

The United States and India are not military allies, but they’re pretty good partners. If the last two years are any indication of what’s ahead, that partnership will only get stronger. The U.S. and India are the world’s two oldest democracies. India’s population makes it the world’s biggest democracy. But the U.S. and India didn’t…

The drone that killed three U.S. service members and injured dozens more at the Tower 22 outpost in Jordan was an Iranian-made Shahed series unmanned aerial vehicle, according to anonymous sources within the U.S. Department of Defense. If true, targeting Iran’s drone manufacturing capabilities could be part of the White House’s response to the Jan.…

Protests outside Paris continued on Monday, Jan. 29, as farmers demanding lower fuel prices, higher wages, and fewer regulations brought in heavy farm equipment to block major roadways. Combines, tractors, and other large vehicles could be seen rolling into position in protest of government policies farmers say threaten their livelihoods. European leaders contend that the…

Ukraine’s list of enemies is growing. In addition to Russia, Ukraine’s Armed Forces is also in a struggle to stop corruption in its ranks while also trying to revive Western support. At the same time Russia is discovering what Ukraine learned last year: attacking defended positions on a modern battlefield, where every move is documented…

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., called for an FBI investigation into the financing of certain pro-Palestinian protesters. On Sunday, Jan. 29, Pelosi said the protesters are spreading Russian President Vladimir Putin’s message. Pelosi’s team is now clarifying what she meant after receiving some criticism. “Informed by three decades on the House Intelligence Committee, Speaker Pelosi…

The United States has committed more than $75 billion to provide military support and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. Despite President Joe Biden’s appeal for an additional $60 billion, some Republicans in Congress are becoming increasingly skeptical about the ongoing need to fund Ukraine’s defense. Adding to the complexity,…

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are seeking answers from Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun. The executive is facing questions about passenger safety following recent mechanical issues on Boeing planes. “We fly safe planes,” Calhoun said to reporters. “We don’t put airplanes in the air we don’t have 100% confidence in. I’m here today in the spirit of…