By Scott Shields California Gubernatorial Candidate Author: "Is Peace Attainable" (Available at Amazon) While asking myself "is Peace Attainable", I remember my history professor telling me the next World War will be a Spiritual war. I also remember stating back to him "haven't they all been." Are Religions Conscription's? Tracing the Drift from Heart to Dogma in Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Marxism, and the Geopolitics of the Soul I was reminded that Jesus spoke o

While the American Left continues screaming about Washington’s debt crisis, a far more dangerous financial storm may already be brewing inside Communist China. Behind Beijing’s military parades, artificial intelligence ambitions, and propaganda-driven “economic miracle,” China is drowning in hidden debt, collapsing real estate markets, and slowing economic growth. Economic analysts and financial reports have increasingly pointed toward a troubling reality: China’s true debt b

The globalist narrative machine is back—loudly declaring the “end of U.S. economic hegemony.” According to critics, China is dumping U.S. debt, America’s allies are fleeing, and the dollar is on the verge of collapse. Let’s cut through the noise: this is exaggerated, politically loaded, and economically misleading. Yes, reports confirm Chinese regulators have encouraged banks to reduce exposure to U.S. Treasuries. But even mainstream reporting admits this is about risk divers

——In-Depth Review of the U.S.-Iran Comprehensive Game By Scott Shields Mainstream media and some think tanks continue to portray the May U.S.-Iran situation as an “optimistic narrative” in which the negotiation window remains open, the probability of de-escalation outweighs escalation, the three-phase plan is reasonable, Strait reopening is imminent, the TACO index is declining, and Trump has declared that “the war is basically over.” These analyses may sound structured and l

Core Assessment Since April 13, 2026, the United States has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and related sea lanes, while Israel has simultaneously intensified precision “decapitation” operations targeting hardline leaders of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Together, they form a composite pressure strategy of “economic strangulation + targeted elimination.” This combination remains one of the Trump administration’s lowest-cost, highest short-term pr

By Mansoor Ijaz Judging from the abrupt dismissal of anything decided by Iran's political theocrats -- the Straits of Hormuz are once again closed after the Iranian foreign minister and Parliament Speaker declared them open on Friday -- the decision-making power clearly lies elsewhere. The agenda behind that decision-making is not peace. It's a slowly accelerating effort to mire the United States down in "Vietnamese-style" quicksand. So is it Russia? China? The mercenaries po

In a moment that perfectly captures the growing divide between globalism and nationalism, Vice President JD Vance stepped forward this week with a warning that sent shockwaves through political and religious circles alike: the Vatican must be careful when theology begins to drift into politics. Speaking amid escalating tensions with Pope Leo XIV, Vance made it clear that while faith matters, America’s sovereignty matters more. His message was simple—but powerful: the United S

In a revealing clash between spiritual rhetoric and real-world leadership, Pope Leo XIV publicly pushed back against President Donald Trump on Monday, defending the Vatican’s message of “peace and reconciliation” while criticizing the direction of American foreign policy. Speaking to reporters aboard the papal plane en route to Algeria, Leo suggested that President Trump’s approach does not align with the message of the Gospel. “To put my message on the same plane as what the

The world is watching the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran—and once again, the same tired voices on the left are pushing a dangerous illusion: that America is weak, overstretched, or somehow losing. That narrative collapses the moment you look at the facts. Since late February 2026, the United States and Israel have carried out coordinated strikes across Iran, targeting nuclear infrastructure, missile systems, and military production sites. Thes

For years, the globalist elite mocked Donald Trump. They laughed when he warned that Iran was not being honest about its missile capabilities. They dismissed his America First doctrine as “alarmist.” They accused him of exaggeration. Now, reality has arrived—fast, loud, and undeniable. This week, Iran launched long-range ballistic missiles toward the strategic U.S.-U.K. base at Diego Garcia—a staggering 2,500 miles away. Even though the missiles failed to hit their target, th

In a striking development that underscores the rapidly shifting global battlefield, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made it clear: Ukraine is ready to stand with the United States against the growing Iranian threat. Drawing from years of brutal, real-world combat experience against Russian forces armed with Iranian-designed Shahed drones, Kyiv is now offering its expertise to help defend American interests and allies. Ukraine’s war with Russia has become the provi

There was a time when the word “ally” meant something. It meant loyalty. It meant shared sacrifice. It meant standing shoulder to shoulder when evil threatened the free world. Today, that word has been hollowed out. For decades, the United States has carried the weight of global security on its back. American taxpayers have funded the backbone of NATO, ensuring Europe could rebuild, prosper, and sleep peacefully under the shield of American power. The United States has poured

The Strait of Hormuz is not just another stretch of water. It is the beating artery of the global economy — a narrow corridor through which nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply flows. When Iran began choking that artery during the ongoing war, oil prices surged past $100 per barrel, sending shockwaves through global markets and threatening the energy security of the free world. And now President Donald Trump has done something Washington elites rarely do anymore: he tol

In the history of modern geopolitics, one fact has remained constant: the United States is the most powerful military force on Earth. Yet today, Iran’s new supreme leader is choosing confrontation instead of common sense. Following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran installed his son Mojtaba Khamenei, a figure widely described as more hardline and confrontational than his father. His first statements as leader have been filled with threats—promising continued attacks a

In recent years, a new ideology has emerged on the American left: the belief that the United States should avoid sending troops anywhere in the world, no matter the threat. But this raises a serious question—what happens when America or its allies are attacked? What happens when hostile regimes openly plan aggression? History teaches that weakness invites danger. President Donald Trump has never embraced reckless war, but he has also refused to surrender America’s ability to

When Iranian drones struck the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, this was not just another headline in a turbulent news cycle. It was an act of war against American sovereignty. An embassy is American soil. It is the flag. It is the Republic. And when that flag is attacked, the response must be unified, immediate, and unmistakable. President Donald Trump has already made clear that retaliation is coming. “You’ll find out soon,” he said. That is strength. That is deterrence. That is lea

RIYADH — In the early hours of Tuesday morning, the United States diplomatic mission in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, came under a brazen attack by Iranian drones — a direct challenge to American power and a grim milestone in the widening Middle East conflict. Two unmanned aerial vehicles, part of Tehran’s escalating campaign across the Gulf, struck the U.S. Embassy compound, igniting a fire and inflicting material damage on the building’s exterior, Saudi defense officials said. Off

As tensions rise once again between the United States, Israel, and modern-day Persia—Iran—many Bible-believing Christians see more than geopolitics unfolding. They see patterns rooted in Scripture. The prophet Isaiah wrote centuries ago about Persia and God’s sovereign hand over nations. In Isaiah 45:1, the Lord says, “Thus says the Lord to His anointed, to Cyrus… to subdue nations before him.” Cyrus, a Persian king, was used by God to accomplish His purposes and ultimately t

ISLAMABAD — Pakistani forces say they repulsed coordinated attacks by Afghan forces at 16 locations along the southwestern frontier early Tuesday, killing 67 attackers while suffering the loss of one brave Pakistani soldier. Officials described the assaults as an escalation by forces based across the border that threatened Pakistani towns and installations, and vowed the country will defend its people and territory with resolve. According to the government’s account, the atta

The world is watching the rising tension between the United States, Israel, and modern-day Iran. But some Christians are not just watching geopolitics — they are opening their Bibles. In the Book of Daniel, Persia plays a powerful and mysterious role in spiritual conflict. Daniel 10:13 speaks of the “prince of the kingdom of Persia” resisting God’s angelic messenger. This passage reveals something profound: earthly conflicts often have spiritual dimensions. Daniel 11 describe