Paul Schavland

Regime Change: A Lesson We Never Learn

Paul Schavland

The year 2024 was one of surprises, and its dramatic conclusion, the capitulation of the Syrian Arab Republic, is only but a singular example of this trend. The country’s collapse marked the end of 61 years of Ba’ath Party rule and an astonishing 53 years of the Assad dynasty. Yet, for all the predictable challenges ...

Why ‘Moderation’ is not a Virtue

Paul Schavland

Since Donald Trump’s ascension to the peak of the political environment in 2016, there has been an ongoing debate on the right about topics such as ‘moderation,’ ‘principles,’ and ‘ethics.’ All too often, people ranging from Bill Kristol to Adam Kinzinger appear on primetime television and elsewhere in the mainstream press to complain about the ...

A Sharp Divide: The Political Climate on Campus

Paul Schavland

Now more than ever, political discourse is at the center of public attention. This is especially true for those of college-age, many of whom will be eligible to vote for the first time in the presidential election this coming November. Though not the exclusive driver, the 2024 presidential election has heightened the sense of urgency ...