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The Taliban Does It Again!

The Taliban Does It Again!

It turns out the Taliban’s ban on poppy cultivation has been remarkably successful! So what does this tell us about the international “war on drugs”?

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Israel Attacks Iran: An Open Source Investigation

Israel Attacks Iran: An Open Source Investigation

On the night of June 12, 2025, Israel launched a wave of attacks against Iran. Dubbed "Operation Rising Lion," Netanyahu called it a "targeted military operation to roll back the Iranian threat to Israel's very survival" and vowed to continue the operation "for as...

In Praise of Sheep

In Praise of Sheep

If I were to write "If there is hope, it lies in the proles," the book readers among you would no doubt nod your heads, recognizing the Orwell reference. Yes, you would say to yourself, scratching your chin in contemplation. It's true. The Party can't be overthrown...

June Open Thread and Subscriber Video (2025)

June Open Thread and Subscriber Video (2025)

Happy June, everyone! Well, the calendar on the wall is telling me it's June, anyway, but I'm pretty sure it's lying. I, for one, categorically refuse to believe that 2025 is nearly half over despite the fact that it so demonstrably started a week or two ago. The only...

The Trade Wars: You Are Not Prepared

The Trade Wars: You Are Not Prepared

We all know the ancient Chinese curse: May you live in interesting times! Oh, OK, it's not ancient and it's not Chinese, but it's a good curse, nonetheless. And it's hard to think of a more apt description of 2025 than "interesting." It seems like every day this year...

March Open Thread (2025)

March Open Thread (2025)

It’s the first day of March, so let’s start the monthly open thread. Corbett Report members can use this as a place to discuss the latest news, ponder the bigger picture, share solutions and suggestions, recommend reading and viewing, swap gardening tips, or whatever...

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