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Friday, August 21, 2026

Commentary

The Complexity of Divine Justice: Analyzing the Stories of Job and Jesus in the Holy Bible

My curiosity extends beyond the academic world into the "Divinity of Suffering." On my dining room table, there are three different Bibles. Over the years, I...

Political Prostitution and the Backwardness of Liberia’s Democratic Growth

The concept of "political prostitution," frequently switching party allegiances for personal gain, has long been criticized as a betrayal of ideology and voter trust....

U.S. Ground Troops Are Moving: Can Washington Ground Forces Deliver Victory or Trigger Disaster?

The United States already has more than 50,000 troops stationed across the Middle East, and last week the Pentagon added roughly 10,000 more. Between...

Safeguarding Liberia’s Democracy: Why the National Elections Commission Must Be Above Political Suspicion

Liberia’s democracy is one of its greatest postwar achievements, and one of its most fragile. The country rebuilt its constitutional order after two devastating...

The Veiled Lens of Political Opposition: Perspectives, Partisanship, and the Nature of Leadership

"Diverse views in politics, while often causing division, are essential for robust national development. Ruling parties often urge opposition cooperation for unity, while opposition...

From Memory to Repair: Why the U.N.’s Slavery Resolution Matters

On March 25, 2026, the United Nations General Assembly crossed a moral threshold that the international system had delayed for far too long. By...

The Erosion of Distinction: When Vague War Aims Put Civilian Survival at Risk

One of the most important achievements of the post-1945 legal order is the insistence that even war must have limits. International humanitarian law does...

The Strength of Unity and Honesty: Guiding Principles for a Resilient Liberia

"One hand can not clap alone." - African Proverb. "When the roots are deep, there is no reason to fear the wind." - African Proverb. "The...