Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis, (ret.)

Opinion 16 hours ago

Border airspace breached: Cartel drones test US defenses and raise new fears

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirms FAA shut down El Paso International Airport due to cartel drone incursion, marking border security escalation.

Opinion 5 days ago

Benghazi arrest delivers long-overdue justice and reminds America who failed our fallen

The capture of Benghazi suspect al-Bakoush sends an unmistakable message that America will forget its fallen, and justice will be pursued regardless of time or politics.

Opinion February 3

The Donroe Doctrine: Trump is rewriting power politics to put America First

Trump's 2026 National Defense Strategy identifies China as the pacing threat while demanding NATO allies increase defense spending to counter adversaries.

Opinion January 20

Greenland is America's front door — forgetting that has dangerous consequences

Greenland's rare earth deposits and Arctic shipping lanes become focal points of U.S.-China-Russia competition as melting ice opens new trade routes and Beijing seeks regional leverage.

Opinion January 11

Iran's collapse or survival hinges on one choice inside the Revolutionary Guard

Iran faces unprecedented crisis as nationwide protests challenge Islamic Republic's survival, with IRGC and Basij loyalty becoming decisive factors.

Opinion January 6

Toppling Maduro was easy — governing Venezuela could trap US for years

Former Defense Department adviser who witnessed Iraq planning says U.S. lacks clear governance framework for post-Maduro transition.

Opinion December 30

We need to face the truth about Putin if we want lasting peace in Ukraine

President Trump met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as they continue to hammer out some of the basics of what could be part of any peace agreement with Russia.

Opinion December 13

China races ahead on AI —Trump warns America can't regulate itself into defeat

President Donald Trump's AI executive order blocks state regulations to compete with China, but creates regulatory vacuum that could harm Americans without federal guardrails.

Opinion December 3

Why the media's Hegseth boat-strike tale fails the Pentagon reality test

Media reports conflict on Pete Hegseth's Caribbean strike orders, but war crime allegations lack evidence according to Pentagon veterans familiar with military operations.

Opinion November 26

Saudi Arabia is new front line as US faces down Iran, China and Russia's ambitions

Trump-Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman White House meeting signals diplomatic reset after strained ties following Khashoggi murder and regional challenges.

Opinion November 20

Dangerous war games: Telling servicemembers to resist Trump invites pure chaos

Six Democratic lawmakers warn troops to refuse Trump's 'illegal' orders. But critics argue their video fails to cite any specific unlawful commands, call it dangerous political theater.

Opinion October 30

Trump breaks 33-year nuclear testing silence as world braces for dangerous new arms race

Donald Trump announces United States will resume nuclear weapons testing after 33 years to match Russia and China programs, sending shockwaves through Washington.

Opinion October 19

Five possible futures for Middle East from renaissance to rockets

Middle East stands at crossroads following Gaza ceasefire deal, with outcomes ranging from economic renaissance to Hamas regrouping and an Iranian resurgence.

Opinion September 30

Calling in the generals: What Hegseth’s top-brass meeting should — and shouldn't — mean

The rare mass gathering of U.S. flag officers at Quantico is an opportunity to clarify civilian-military relations as leaders plan -course corrections.

Opinion September 9

Israel's Doha strike sent a decisive message that terror will find no safe haven

Israeli forces struck Hamas leadership sites in Qatar's capital as part of ongoing operations against the terrorist organization after the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks.

Opinion August 25

Fiddling while Rome burns: America ignores China’s rising red tide

China builds massive military capabilities targeting 2027 Taiwan readiness while U.S. forces remain overstretched across multiple global commitments.

Opinion August 22

Talks stall and Putin grins. Weak guarantees will only invite more Russian strikes

Empty assurances won’t save Ukraine. Russia remains hell-bent on waging its campaign of terror. High-stakes talks between Trump, Zelenskyy and European leaders didn't rein in Putin.

Opinion August 16

ROBERT MAGINNIS: What comes next for US, Russia and Ukraine after Alaska summit

Alaska summit between Trump and Putin featured military displays and diplomatic talks about Ukraine conflict but produced only modest progress toward peace

Opinion August 13

Trump-Putin Alaska summit: Ceasefire only, no territorial trade-off

High-stakes Alaska summit between Trump and Putin aims for Ukraine ceasefire with strict enforcement measures while rejecting any land-for-peace deals with Russia.

Opinion July 28

America must win the AI race — and prepare for the worst

The race for artificial intelligence supremacy requires both bold innovation and vigilant security measures as America exports not just technology but values to counter China's approach

Opinion July 14

Trump's bold pivot on Ukraine sends major signal

Trump's meeting with NATO Secretary-General marks a policy shift in the Russia-Ukraine war as president combines military support and economic tariffs to pressure Russia toward peace.

Opinion July 4

New Cold War?: US faces long-term battle to contain Iran after Trump's strike on their nuclear facilities

Israel-Iran tensions settle into Cold War-like standoff after U.S. airstrikes, with experts suggesting managed containment as the realistic path forward instead of reconciliation.

Opinion June 25

The Israeli-Iranian war is not over—it has just entered a dangerous pause

Israel and Iran still maintain their strategic objectives despite a formal ceasefire, with nuclear ambitions and proxy networks ensuring the conflict has merely shifted forms

Opinion June 22

Trump launches precision strikes against Iran. Triumph or trap?

Iran now faces a choice: capitulate or retaliate. The odds overwhelmingly favor retaliation. The U.S. and its allies must now pivot quickly to containment, deterrence, and resilience.

Opinion June 21

ROBERT MAGINNIS: Don’t be misled—Iran isn’t days away from a nuclear bomb

Iran's nuclear capabilities are misrepresented, with claims they could build a bomb in weeks despite lacking essential components like precision shaping and explosive lenses

Opinion June 19

America's Iran dilemma: How to strike Fordow without losing sight of China threat

The Israel-Iran conflict stems from a 2,500-year rivalry, with the US considering strikes on Iran's Fordow facility while maintaining focus on China as its primary competitor.

Opinion June 17

Why US must destroy Iran's Fordow nuclear facility now

Iran's Fordow nuclear facility, buried under rock, represents a critical threat that only U.S. bunker-busting capabilities can neutralize as Tehran nears weapons-grade uranium.

Opinion June 16

Israel's war with Iran is a global flashpoint. America must lead before it spreads

Israel's airstrikes on Iranian territory and Tehran's missile response create a global inflection point. Trump and America must lead before it threatens global alliances.

Opinion June 13

Trump faces critical decision as Middle East teeters on brink of war

Israel's strike against Iran's nuclear program marks a dramatic escalation in Middle Eastern tensions, raising questions about U.S. response and potential for wider regional conflict.

Opinion June 9

5 terrifying flashpoints that could ignite global war

International order faces strain as five conflicts escalate: Ukraine's drone strikes, nuclear ambitions, failed US-Russia talks, threats on the US and Taiwan tensions.