Theories of International Relations
In this episode of our podcast, we dive deep into the foundational theories of international relations—Realism, Idealism, and Constructivism—and explore how they shape global decision-making,...
Everything That Glitters…
Across eight international conflicts, the Trump administration has celebrated what it calls historic peace agreements. But when each case is examined more closely—from Armenia...
The Road to Westphalia
The Peace of Westphalia of 1648 stands as one of the most transformative milestones in the history of international relations. Emerging from the devastation of the...
Our Modern Utopia and the Tyranny of Desire
Mankind has long looked forward to a day when we might fulfill our every desire. In the 16th century, Thomas More’ Utopia pictured a...
How the World Works: Understanding International Relations
In today’s world of fake news, deep fakes, and endless bias, it’s harder than ever to know what’s true. Yet global events—from wars in...
We Would Have Been Pilgrims
I've been doing a lot of reading about early American history lately, in preparation for a podcast series coming in 2026. This month, my...
Entrapment
Entrapment is a legal concept that means law enforcement encouraged or induced the accused to commit a crime they would not have otherwise committed...
A House of Dynamite (Review)
If you haven’t seen it yet, I highly recommend you watch it. “A House of Dynamite” currently available only on Netflix, in the last...
The Good Life
In this week’s Monday Morning Devotional, we shift slightly from our study of desire to explore the idea of a quality life. The main...
The US and Venezuela: A History of Intervention, Oil, and Political...
The relationship between the US and Venezuela has been shaped by centuries of intervention, oil interests, and political conflict. From the early 19th century,...









