Azerbaijan becomes a weak link on sanctions and counterterrorism

November 03, 2025

Azerbaijan becomes a weak link on sanctions and counterterrorism

Azerbaijan, the ostensibly pro-Western and secular dictatorship in the Caucasus, likes to depict itself as a bastion of religious tolerance, a xxxxxx against Islamist terrorism, and an ally in the West’s efforts to free itself from energy dependence on hostile powers. Baku’s cynicism toward its Jewish and Christian populations is well-established. It subsidizes, if not […]

Democrats pulled the plug and forgot they were standing in water

CNBC host Joe Kernen, a conservative, did not mince words during a Wednesday segment with Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT). Asked if he was ready to vote to reopen the government yet, Welch replied, “You know, I’m not there yet. Because we have had literally, Joe, no discussion whatsoever about how we’re going to deal with […]

Cuomo’s a crook. Mamdani’s a clear and present danger

A new Manhattan Institute poll shows democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani leading rival Andrew Cuomo 46-31 in the race to become New York City’s next mayor, with Republican Curtis Sliwa trailing with 21 percent. The poll roughly aligns with others in recent weeks, putting New York City on the precipice of an unprecedented era. Many have […]

The EV lobby thought it could force a Chinese battery plant on its neighbors. It was wrong

After a three-year battle, the residents of Green Charter Township, Michigan, can finally rest easy knowing a Chinese Communist Party-linked battery plant won’t be forced down their throats. You see, in 2022, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) announced a plan to give $715 million in taxpayer cash and tax incentives to lure Gotion, a Chinese battery […]

Easy sports betting hurt society. It’s only going to get worse

It was inevitable that a major professional sports team would once again be ensnared in a high-profile criminal matter involving gambling. Last week, the National Basketball Association, the premier professional basketball league in the world, was rocked by the news that an active head coach, Chauncey Billups, and an active player, Terry Rozier, were allegedly […]

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Conservatives must choose between Charlie Kirk and Tucker Carlson

There are two paths forward for the conservative movement. One is the bravery and faithfulness of Charlie Kirk, and the other is the cowardice of Tucker Carlson, who recently promoted Nazi podcast guest Nick Fuentes. Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts chose the latter path in a bizarre, contradictory video defending Carlson and his softball interview […]

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