Trump’s Travel Ban: An Overreaction or Good for American Security?

Philip C. Johnson June 5, 2025 On June 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation banning entry to the United States from 12 countries and imposing partial restrictions on seven others, effective June 9, 2025. This move, rooted in national security concerns, aims to protect Americans by enhancing border controls and vetting processes. … Continue reading Trump’s Travel Ban: An Overreaction or Good for American Security?

Did Israel’s Prime Minister, Netanyahu, Let October 7th Happen?

February 14, 2025 Philip C. Johnson, Ph.D. It sounds like a crazy conspiracy theory. Of course Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu would never knowingly allow harm to come to Israeli citizens. Right? But, recent reports have raised concerns about potential financial connections between Netanyahu’s administration and Qatar, particularly regarding the funding of Hamas as well … Continue reading Did Israel’s Prime Minister, Netanyahu, Let October 7th Happen?

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Under Strain: Trump and Netanyahu Demand Hostage Release by Saturday

February 13, 2025 Philip C. Johnson, Ph.D. The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas fell under significant strain due to disputes over hostage releases and humanitarian aid. Hamas has delayed the release of three Israeli hostages, alleging that Israel has not met its commitments under the truce, such as providing adequate aid to Gaza. Israel disputes … Continue reading Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Under Strain: Trump and Netanyahu Demand Hostage Release by Saturday

2025: QUARTER CENTURY REVIEW: PART 5

Philip C. Johnson, Ph.D. January 1, 2025 For the past five days I have been taking a look at the major events of the last 25 years. If you missed the previous posts, click here (Part 1), here (Part 2), here (Part 3) and here (Part 4) In this final section, I will take a … Continue reading 2025: QUARTER CENTURY REVIEW: PART 5

2025: QUARTER CENTURY REVIEW: PART 4

Philip C. Johnson, Ph.D. December 31, 2024 In these last few remaining days of 2024, I am a taking a look at the major events of the last 25 years. If you missed the previous posts, click here (Part 1), here (Part 2) and here (Part 3). In this section, I will take a look … Continue reading 2025: QUARTER CENTURY REVIEW: PART 4

Iran’s Mistake

January 14, 2020 Philip C Johnson http://www.globalnext.org  Written from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia It started with an intelligence report that indicated the Iran’s militias were going to attack U.S. embassies abroad. Or did it start with U.S. President Donald Trump taking an opportunity to hit back at the Iranians because of Iranian aggression that killed a … Continue reading Iran’s Mistake

2019: The Year and Decade That Was

January 1, 2020 Philip C Johnson, Ph.D. http://www.globalnext.org Happy New Year from Kraków, Poland! Again, it’s hard to believe that another year has come and gone - but this time, we can also reflect on the conclusion of a whole decade. The 2010’s have taken their final bow and the 2020’s are ready to “roar” and … Continue reading 2019: The Year and Decade That Was

Need Sleep? Watch Impeachment Coverage

December 1, 2019 Philip C. Johnson, Ph.D. http://www.globalnext.org If you’ve ever had trouble falling asleep, I’ve got the solution for you: Watch the Democrats try to impeach Donald Trump.  It’s mind numbing - in fact, I would have written about this sooner, but apparently, I fell asleep while trying to find some meaningful aspect of … Continue reading Need Sleep? Watch Impeachment Coverage

ISIS Leader, Al-Baghdadi Dead – U.S. Dog, Alive and Well

Philip C. Johnson, Ph.D. October 30, 2019 http://www.globalnext.org On October 26th, Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, the world’s most-wanted terrorist finished his time on earth. Thankfully. According to reports, with the help of an ISIS informant, the Kurdish-led SDF and the skill of U.S. special forces, the leader of ISIS was tracked down in his hideout in … Continue reading ISIS Leader, Al-Baghdadi Dead – U.S. Dog, Alive and Well

You are a Racist

July 14, 2019 Philip C. Johnson, Ph.D. http://www.globalnext.org That’s right - more than likely, you are a racist and it’s about time I confirmed that for you. And let me be unambiguous: You are “at least” a racist and possibly homophobic, Islamophobic, transphobic and xenophobic. But the “R” word is the easiest and most efficient … Continue reading You are a Racist