By Philip C. Johnson October 8, 2025 Paris is burning—not just in the banlieues where riots can flare without warning, but in the raw, unfiltered clash of ideas tearing at France’s core. It’s October 2025, and the nation’s soul is a battleground: 68 minors nabbed in jihadist plots across Europe this year (62 in France … Continue reading France’s Fractured Soul: Immigration, Identity, and the Shadow of Terror
By Philip C. Johnson—October 3, 2025 Nearly ten years ago, I was in Paris on November 13, 2015, waiting for a student group to arrive the next morning. That night, ISIS launched coordinated suicide bombings and shootings across the city—hitting the Bataclan concert hall, nearby cafes, and the Stade de France during a France-Germany soccer … Continue reading Molenbeek and Saint-Denis: Jihadist Shadows in the Heart of Europe
By Philip C. Johnson - September 26, 2025 In a world that often feels broken, a group of young leaders gathered in Edinburgh to learn what it means to be brave. Over the past week, I led the inaugural Global Next program in Edinburgh, Scotland—a course titled "Jump Your Shadow: Doing Brave Things in a … Continue reading Global Next in Edinburgh: Jumping Shadows in a Historic City
By Philip C. Johnson - September 13, 2025 I accept the existence of AI—there’s not much I can do about it. But I’d be lying if I said it didn’t keep me awake some nights, wondering where this silicon serpent will slither us next. Most folks share that unease, a low hum under the hype. … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence Told Me Charlie Kirk Wasn’t Dead
By Philip C. Johnson - September 12, 2025NOTE: This article has been updated. The original article was released at 2:05 AM on September 12th. This new edition, released at 10:25 AM on September 12th, contains information on the apprehension of the assassin. On September 10, conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot in the … Continue reading Charlie Kirk’s Assassination: Killer Apprehended
By Philip C. Johnson - September 12, 2025 (posted at 2:23 AM) On September 10, conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot in the neck by a sniper during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The shot, fired at 12:20 p.m. from roughly 200 yards, silenced Kirk mid-debate … Continue reading Kirk’s Assassination Aftermath: Hunt for the Killer, Online Hate, and Conspiracy Chaos
By Philip C. Johnson - September 10, 2025 On September 10, 2025, the conservative movement was rocked by the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, during a speaking event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Kirk was fatally shot in the neck from a distance of 100–200 … Continue reading The Assassination of Charlie Kirk: A Tragic Blow to Free Speech
By Philip C. Johnson September 2, 2025 The Frisco area in Texas, located in both Denton and Collin counties, has experienced unprecedented demographic changes over the last 20 years—the approximate amount of time that I have lived in this area and witnessed the changes first-hand—driven by what some describe as a staggering 4,500% increase in … Continue reading Frisco’s Indian Boom and EPIC City’s Rise: Texas at a Cultural Tipping Point
By Philip C. Johnson - August 28, 2025 For nearly two decades, my work with Global Next, a Christian leadership and cultural education organization, has immersed me in Europe’s profound transformation. I’ve witnessed rapid demographic and cultural shifts—often called “Islamization”—across the continent. From London’s vibrant streets to Athens’ ancient neighborhoods, these changes are reshaping Europe. … Continue reading The Islamization of Europe and Its Warning for America
By Philip C. Johnson—August 15, 2025 I’ve spent years working in the Middle East and Muslim-majority countries, navigating the heated controversies that erupt whenever Israel enters the conversation. From diplomatic circles to local communities, I’ve seen firsthand how polarized and complex these discussions can be. But Tucker Carlson’s August 11, 2025, interview with Mother Agapia … Continue reading Tucker Carlson’s Interview with Mother Agapia: A Masterclass in Unchecked Narrative
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