Prologue Journal

Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Henry Kissinger’s Century

Wall Street Journal As national security adviser and secretary of state, he combined grand strategy with indefatigable ‘shuttle diplomacy’ and an ability to read his foreign counterparts. https://www.wsj.com/articles/henry-kissingers-century-01a1a932

Biden, Trump and ObamaCare

Wall Street Journal Democrats distort the issue, but the GOP offers no alternative. https://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-obamacare-biden-republicans-healthcare-7fafda6a

The Trouble With Bidenomics

Wall Street Journal The federal spending surge hasn’t made Americans happier. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-trouble-with-bidenomics-d7583fa5

Many More Voters With Guns

Wall Street Journal Black households with firearms have gone up 17 points since 2019. https://www.wsj.com/articles/more-voters-with-guns-than-ever-black-ownership-republican-democrat-c9d98aca

Who the Israelis Are Releasing in Return for Hamas’s Hostages

Wall Street Journal The Palestinian women and children include convicted killers and violent teenagers. https://www.wsj.com/articles/israel-releasing-palestinian-prisoners-hamas-gaza-4d21a9b4

Hong Kong Prosecutes 47 Democrats

Wall Street Journal The largest national-security case puts the government on trial. https://www.wsj.com/articles/hong-kong-trial-47-democrats-china-national-security-law-jimmy-lai-b6d98517

The Proxy Wars Take to the High Seas

Wall Street Journal Houthi rebels seized an Israel-linked ship in mid-November. There may be more maritime terrorism. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-proxy-wars-take-to-the-high-seas-supply-chains-pirates-terrorists-cargo-ships-d2c46997

Hamas Seizes the Advantage

Wall Street Journal After the massacres of Oct. 7, the burden is now on Israel to end the war in Gaza. https://www.wsj.com/articles/hamas-masters-the-blame-game-pro-palestinian-protests-america-26e94f42

Where Are the Pros in Biden’s Campaign?

Wall Street Journal It’s unclear that his relatively greenhorn team can even fix his failing 2020 strategy. https://www.wsj.com/articles/where-are-the-pros-in-bidens-campaign-6538364c

The Thrilla in Alpharetta

Wall Street Journal Newsom vs. DeSantis is a genuine conflict of governing visions. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-thrilla-in-alpharetta-desantis-newsom-debate-ff2872b7