Commentary

Straight Arrow News is committed to fair, factual, unbiased journalism that encourages viewers to make up their own minds. In addition to the facts, we believe it’s vital to hear perspectives from all sides of the political spectrum. We hope these different voices will help you reach your own conclusions. The commentary published in this section are solely those of the contributors and do not reflect the views of Straight Arrow News.

Why have Western sanctions against Russian oil exports failed so badly compared to other sanctions programs?

Commentary

October 5

Why Russian oil exports thrive despite Western sanctions

Geopolitical Strategist

Political polarization is a big concern in the United States. Here’s what really happens when we sit down together to discuss our differences.

Commentary

October 5

‘They’re all liars’: Americans debate rising political polarization

Dr. Frank Luntz

Pollster and Political Analyst

How the EU managed to successfully reduce its dependence on Russian natural gas without shocking its own system.

Commentary

October 4

Russian natural gas supply to EU crushed by Western sanctions

Geopolitical Strategist

Von der Leyen acknowledges Lebanon's challenges with hosting Syrian refugees and displaced persons; stresses the importance of well-being for both communities.

Commentary

October 3

European Union must adapt to survive and grow

Geopolitical Strategist

The world's largest lithium deposit may have been discovered in the U.S., but it could take a decade to reap any benefits.

Commentary

October 2

Don’t get too excited about the new lithium deposit found in the US

Geopolitical Strategist

Peter Zeihan analyzes how the global economy is affected when Russia shifts focus from agriculture to the power grid as its primary target.

Commentary

September 29

How shifting Russian targets impact global economy

Geopolitical Strategist

What explains the string of recent coups throughout West Africa, and how will France respond to the crises in its former colonies?

Commentary

September 28

What explains West African coups? Will France respond?

Geopolitical Strategist

China's housing crisis is only one element of China's economic collapse, but the downturn will have significant consequences for Xi Jinping.

Commentary

September 27

Chinese housing overbuild may erode support for Xi Jinping

Geopolitical Strategist

Congress might be heading for another government shutdown. Americans debate the key issues, including budgets, debt, and federal spending.

Commentary

September 27

Americans debate government shutdowns, spending priorities

Dr. Frank Luntz

Pollster and Political Analyst

A Chinese invasion of Taiwan as a diversionary strategy seems improbable, but should not be completely ruled out.

Commentary

September 26

Will China invade Taiwan as a diversion?

Geopolitical Strategist