Monthly Archives: September 2025
Emmanuel Macron is Clueless on the Palestinians
“[Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas] has asserted his commitment to fighting hate speech and has promised a thorough overhaul of Palestinian governance.” — French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking at the United Nations, September 22, 2025. Abbas, unfortunately, has been promising sweeping government and security reforms ever since he assumed power in 2005. Palestinians have yet to see even the slightest change in anything.
Cycling Event Can’t Override Rwanda’s Abuses
The roads of Kigali are hosting the International Cycling Union Road World Championships, a proof of Rwanda’s “remarkable journey of transformation” and “warm hospitality” according to the sporting body. But the celebration of international cycling’s flagship event cannot cover up Rwanda’s abusive human rights record.
When U.S. Tuition Dollars Collide with National Security
China recognizes the strategic value of these students. As American universities and laboratories are global leaders in advanced research, Beijing has developed a multifaceted strategy to acquire that knowledge. One element is the China Scholarship Council (CSC), which funds Chinese citizens to study in the United States, particularly in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) on the condition that they return home to serve China’s scientific and technological ambitions.
