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Can Britain Win Its Fight With Online Pornography?

2026-03-13 13:00:13

Pornography is big business, and an ugly one. A generation ago, someone wanting to access porn had to sneak into a licensed shop or cinema. Nowadays it’s ubiquitous and anonymous, available on phones and laptops whether at home, out and about or, most insidiously, in class.

The Iran War Is Ending Freedom of the Seas

2026-03-13 13:00:04

Freedom of the seas changed the world. Now, the world is changing in ways that threaten to make the global waters less free. The ability of people, goods and money to safely traverse the oceans turbocharged trade and underpinned global prosperity. American naval dominance has long kept the maritime commons secure.

We’re All Trapped in Trump’s 1980s Worldview

2026-03-13 13:00:02

Take a moment to digest the following, quite extraordinary sequence of events.

The White House's Oil-Restraint Toolbox Is Empty

2026-03-13 12:00:07

Despite President Donald Trump’s blustering that America benefits when oil prices surge, crunch time is fast approaching for both the war and the energy market. He either ends the conflict quickly, or sky-high energy costs will force him to do so. The oil market may not have the same fearsome reputation as the bond market but, trust me, it can be equally savage in twisting a politician’s arm.

Three Targets for US Boots on the Ground in Iran

2026-03-13 12:00:02

As President Donald Trump’s administration wrestles with options in the war with Iran, it continues to consider “boots on the ground.” While the Pentagon has been doing a good job with the massive air and sea assaults against Iranian targets, there are several dangerous missions that ultimately would require US troops within Iran’s territory.

Bring Back the Draft? Finland Never Ended It

2026-03-13 04:51:39

Fueled by tinned fish, cigarettes and cinnamon donuts, some 24,000 Finnish conscripts undergo basic training each year.