Why George Washington Was Perhaps the Greatest U.S. President

 George Washington’s place as perhaps the greatest president in American history stems not only from what he did, but from what he chose not to do. In an era when power was rarely surrendered voluntarily, Washington established a precedent that fundamentally shaped the future of the United States: he gave up power willingly. This single act set a standard of democratic transition that many nations, even centuries later, still struggle to achieve.

The British Roots of American Democracy

 The United States owes a great deal of its enduring democratic stability, institutional strength, and long-term prosperity to the nation that once colonized it: Great Britain. While it may seem paradoxical to credit a former imperial ruler for the democratic success of its rebellious offspring, a closer look at history reveals that Britain’s legacy provided the United States with a uniquely advantageous starting point in its journey toward self-governance.

The Uniqueness of the Four Canonical Gospels in Religious History

 The four canonical gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—stand apart in the world of religious literature for their radically different portrayal of divine-human interaction. While many religious traditions frame divine revelation through the lens of lawgiving, political consolidation, or ethnonational identity, the gospels introduce a figure—Jesus of Nazareth—whose teachings and life challenge nearly every conventional pattern of religious authority before him.

How an Independent Candidate Could Win the U.S. Presidency in the Modern Two-Party System

 In the modern political landscape of the United States, dominated for over 160 years by the Democratic and Republican parties, the idea of an independent candidate winning the presidency seems far-fetched. However, history shows that political systems are not immutable. Under the right conditions—marked by institutional distrust, generational change, and technological disruption—an independent candidate could break through the duopoly and claim the nation’s highest office. This essay explores how such a feat could theoretically be achieved and outlines the necessary electoral, organizational, and strategic steps to make it plausible.

Beyond Left and Right: America Needs a Bold, Post-Ideological Center

 American political movements are in a state of flux. On both the right and left, populism is rising, fueled by widespread disillusionment with the government and its institutions. These movements appear, at first glance, to be diametrically opposed—but beneath their rhetoric lies a shared diagnosis: the current system is no longer working for ordinary Americans.

A Missed Marshall Plan: Learning from the Past to Shape the Post-Autocratic Future

 In the aftermath of World War II, the United States made one of the most farsighted strategic decisions in modern history: it did not merely defeat its enemies—it rebuilt them. Through the Marshall Plan and other aid programs, the U.S. helped Germany, Japan, Italy, and later South Korea transition from war-torn, authoritarian states into vibrant liberal democracies and thriving economies. These former adversaries became among America’s strongest allies and most reliable partners in the global order.

What Macron Got Wrong: Executional Mistakes and a Better Path for France

 Emmanuel Macron entered French politics like a lightning bolt. A former investment banker and Economy Minister, he defied political gravity by creating a new party from scratch, defeating both of France's traditional major parties, and winning the presidency in 2017 on a centrist, reformist, and pro-European platform. He offered an appealing vision: to transcend the outdated left-right divide, modernize France, and restore its global and European leadership.