Politics

After the Venezuela Raid, Trump Should Finally Stand Up to Putin | National Review
Successfully capturing one of Russia’s closest allies should give the U.S. the confidence to adopt a more effective and honorable posture toward Russia. Source link
Proceed with Caution on Venezuelan Oil | National Review
Helping jumpstart a decrepit oil sector is one thing; brazenly expropriating its resources is another. Source link
How Will Prospective Venezuelan Oil Production Affect the U.S. Petroleum Market? | National Review
Expect the Trump administration to act to protect U.S. oil producers from downward price pressures, instead of letting the free market work. Source link
The ‘Affable’ Coach Walz Never Existed | National Review
It was all a myth, peddled by the Democratic apparatus and the media. Source link
Why Venezuela Needs Repatriation | National Review
To recover, Venezuela needs its people back. Will they return? Source link
AI ‘Friends’ Are No Cure for Loneliness | National Review
Introducing the latest in a dangerous line of counterfeit alternatives to true connection. Source link
A Month in Literary Britain | National Review
Satire and small-town charm can get you through the cold winter months. Source link
The Problem Isn’t ICE. It’s ICE Watch | National Review
Renee Nicole Good’s death was predictable — but from the direct-action protest style of ICE Watch.  Source link
Trump’s Greenland Grab Ignores One Crucial Detail: He Doesn’t Have the Authority | National Review
Whether by purchase or conquest, adding territory to the United States requires congressional approval. Source link
No, America Is Not Adopting a ‘Spheres-of-Influence’ Doctrine | National Review
There’s no evidence Donald Trump is interested in focusing solely on the Western Hemisphere while ceding the rest of the world to China and Russia. Source link
The End of a Spiritual Retreat in the Aspen Mountains | National Review
St. Benedict’s Monastery was one of the last vestiges of Western spiritual tradition in an increasingly secular area. Source link
Triumphs and Tin Ears at Princeton’s New Art Museum | National Review
A look at the permanent collection in its brand-new galleries. Source link