The Bulletin

The Threat of Global Strongmen

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Aug 22, 2025
Noah Rothman, a senior writer at National Review, discusses the geopolitical maneuvers of strongmen like Putin, emphasizing their impact on faith and state dynamics. Liam Karr sheds light on the overlooked civil war in Sudan, detailing the human suffering and political chaos. Eliot Cohen connects global leadership issues to Shakespeare, pondering the lessons from history about power and governance. Together, they explore the intricate ties between politics, religion, and the urgent need for humanitarian action.
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ADVICE

Support Ukraine To Deter Russia

  • Preserve Ukraine's sovereignty by underwriting it with weapons, aid, and deterrence.
  • Prioritize denuding Moscow's capacity to project force across borders to protect wider U.S. strategic interests.
INSIGHT

Political Co-Opting Undermines Churches

  • Co-opting religious institutions weakens their independence and public trust.
  • Rothman says state propaganda from pulpits breeds cynicism and erodes long-term church benefits.
ANECDOTE

Sudan's Fragile Transition Collapsed

  • Liam Karr traces Sudan's collapse from the 2019 revolution through military and RSF coups.
  • He explains fragile power-sharing broke down, sparking the 2023 war between the army and the RSF.
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