Samuel’s Substack

America's Pacific Rim Duo

Japan and South Korea grapple with a world dominated by superpowers

Oct 30 • 

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October 23 News Roundup

Ceasefire in Gaza, heads roll in China, and Washington further strengthens our partnership with one of our oldest and closest allies

Oct 23

Generation Rebellion

Asia's Gen Z runs out of patience for their corrupt politicians

Oct 16 • 

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October 7 News Roundup

On a grim 2-year anniversary of the brutal Hamas attack on Israel, a little update on Gaza, ceasefires, and a very special security conference

Oct 7 • 

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September 2025

A Statesman Diminished

In the Lone Star State, I recently had the opportunity to meet a critical figure from Poland's past. Unfortunately, the past is where he remains.

Sep 26 • 

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Weekly News Roundup Pilot

Even when I am out in my safe place of Durango, Colorado, the news continues to hit hard. And I have an obligation to report it.

Sep 19 • 

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The Big Man Goes to Beijing

After a bizarre exchange between two dictators, China flexes its muscles to the world— and a very special guest

Sep 8 • 

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August 2025

Alaskan Borscht

Despite successes in solving other conflicts, a pair of US-led peace summits leave the war in Ukraine no closer to an end

Aug 22 • 

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July 2025

Ukraine's (Temporary) Hara-Kiri

Ukraine inflicts a wound on itself— and then a U-turn

Jul 31 • 

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The River from Hell

A review of the one expedition Theodore Roosevelt would regret

Jul 16 • 

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Bomb Iran (Part 2 of 2)

The 12-Day War ends in ceasefire, leaving the Islamic Republic with a stark choice

Jul 14 • 

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Global Independence Day

As we celebrate July 4th, let us be reminded of all the nations around the globe who owe their freedom and independence to the United States

Jul 3 • 

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