top of page


A Gift to the Cuban Dictatorship
The Biden administration’s decision to remove Cuba from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism is a catastrophic misstep, framed...

Rick de la Torre
Jan 143 min read
36
0


Maduro’s Playbook: Intimidation, Silence, and Detention
Authoritarian regimes rarely crush dissent with a single, dramatic blow. They grind it down slowly, testing boundaries, numbing...

Rick de la Torre
Jan 92 min read
23
0


Chaos at the Darién Gap
The Darién Gap isn’t just a humanitarian disaster—it’s a front line in a war that affects every American family. This lawless corridor,...

Rick de la Torre
Dec 26, 20243 min read
33
0


Reclaiming America's Canal
The Panama Canal, once a testament to American ingenuity, now stands as a strategic vulnerability in the face of escalating tensions with...

Rick de la Torre
Dec 23, 20243 min read
108
0


A Strong Choice for NATO
The Trump administration’s appointment of Matthew Whitaker as U.S. Ambassador to NATO is a bold and strategic move that underscores a...

Rick de la Torre
Nov 20, 20242 min read
11
0
How U.S. Neglect Let China Seize Economic Power in Latin America—and What Must Be Done
China has quietly but decisively replaced the United States as the dominant trading partner in Latin America—a region Washington once...

Rick de la Torre
Nov 14, 20244 min read
39
0
Time to Answer Iran’s Aggression
Iran’s recent barrage of nearly 200 ballistic missiles aimed at Israel isn’t just another attack—it’s a calculated provocation, a signal...

Rick de la Torre
Oct 1, 20243 min read
4
0
How Economic Fragility in China, Russia, Pakistan, and Iran Fuels Global Tensions
The economic landscape in China, Pakistan, Russia, and Iran is bleak, yet their priorities remain focused on bolstering military...

Rick de la Torre
Sep 9, 20243 min read
0
0
Iran's Nuclear Ambitions: A Case of U.S. Policy Failure
The U.S. must abandon the illusion that diplomacy alone will contain a regime that perceives strategic advantage in nuclear brinkmanship.

Rick de la Torre
Aug 30, 20241 min read
0
0
China’s Dangerous Game in the South China Sea: The Need for a Strategic Response
China’s activities in the South China Sea are a threat not only to regional stability but to global security.

Rick de la Torre
Aug 29, 20242 min read
0
0
bottom of page