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California: A State Divided

Victor Davis Hanson explains how political and cultural changes in California have eroded the state's status as a national leader.

What is Trumpism?

Victor Davis Hanson examines the constituent parts of Donald Trump's political beliefs and attempts to deduce the animating principles of Trumpism.

Higher Education and the Media: Institutions in Decline

Victor Davis Hanson describes how higher education and the media have eroded -- and provides recommendations for reforming each.

What Kind of Threat is Russia?

Victor Davis Hanson looks at the controversies around Donald Trump's relationship with the Russian government and analyzes the trajectory of Washington's relationship with Moscow.

The Dawning of the Trump Era

Victor Davis Hanson provides cultural and historical context for Donald Trump's presidential victory and speculates on what the early days of the new administration may yield.

The 2016 Presidential Election And The Possibilities For the United States

Victor Davis Hanson talks about the just concluded 2016 presidential election and its implications for the future.

The Neutron Bomb Election

Victor Davis Hanson points to a future in which many of America's key political, social, and media institutions will erode as a consequence of the 2016 election cycle.

A Dangerous Four Months

Victor Davis Hanson explains why the waning months of Barack Obama's presidency may turn out to be one of the most volatile periods for national security that America has seen in decades.

Trump’s Immigration Pivot

Victor Davis Hanson examines Donald Trump’s shifting tone on immigration — and provides a prescription for what a sensible immigration policy should look like.

The Great Regression

Victor Davis Hanson explores the tensions between technological progress and cultural vitality.