Classicist

Trump v. Hillary: The Lesser of Two Evils?

Victor Davis Hanson weighs in on the prospect of a contested GOP convention and the decision points in a general election that could pit Donald Trump against Hillary Clinton.

Multiculturalism and Immigration

Victor Davis Hanson looks at how a declining respect for the rule of law and a rising tide of multiculturalism combine to exacerbate the problem of illegal immigration.

The Iraq War: A Refresher Course

Victor Davis Hanson separates myth from fact in an in-depth discussion of the second Gulf War.

Can Republicans Live with Trump?

Victor Davis Hanson considers a future in which it’s increasingly likely Donald Trump will be the Republican presidential nominee.

Weimar America

From Bernie to Beyonce, a look at the multitude of factors driving America’s cultural instability.

Chaos in the Middle East

Victor Davis Hanson looks at how three events – the American intervention in Libya, the failure to maintain a military presence in Iraq, and the lack of follow-through on the Syrian “red line – led to the present instability in the Middle East.

Higher Education: Anatomy of a Decline

Victor Davis Hanson examines the factors that have led to a decline in the quality – and an increase in the cost – of American higher education over the past several decades.

The Trump Aftershock

Victor Davis Hanson explains the dangers inherent in Donald Trump’s presidential bid – and why it would also be a mistake for Republicans to ignore his supporters.

Deterrence and International Affairs

Victor Davis Hanson explains the fundamentals of deterrence, looks at historical examples of its failures and successes, and examines how the Obama Administration has failed to use the strategy.

VDH’s New Years Resolutions

Victor Davis Hanson provides a series of New Year’s Resolutions for a politically correct America.