Dr. Eric Patterson
President and CEO of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation and author on the just war tradition, providing expertise on Christian approaches to war, statecraft, and ethics.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 33min
BONUS: Iran and Just War
Eric Patterson, president of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation and scholar of just war thought, offers a Christian lens on statecraft and use of force. He discusses Iran's regional behavior, criteria from the just war tradition like legitimate authority and proportionality, questions about timing and preemption, and what lasting peace should look like.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 6min
Just War in Iran?
Dr. Eric Patterson, scholar and president/CEO of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, brings Christian ethics and just war expertise. He situates Operation Epic Fury and Iran's proxy threats. He outlines three moral questions for using force and explains criteria like authority, just cause, and right intention. He emphasizes protecting people and seeking a just peace.
Dec 29, 2025 • 22min
Business Rundown: Zohran Mamdani’s Rise—and What It Could Mean for American Politics
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Eric Patterson, President and CEO of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, explores the implications of Zohran Mamdani's mayoral victory in NYC. They delve into the rising youth support for socialism and its ties to weakened civic education. Dr. Patterson warns that Mamdani's proposals could signal a troubling trend towards government expansion and class warfare. He emphasizes the risk of eroding civic morality through victimhood narratives and advocates for revitalized civic education as a countermeasure.
