The Karen people—long among the most resilient of Burma’s ethnic groups—have spent decades resisting domination by a Burman-led military regime. Their fight for self-determination in Kawthoolei, their ancestral homeland, is not just about land or identity; it’s about survival and dignity in the face of systemic persecution.

Since the 2021 military coup, Karen communities have taken a leading role in the broader Spring Revolution, allying with other ethnic groups and pro-democracy actors to dismantle Burma’s violent military apparatus once and for all.

On May 7, 2025, we are calling on all freedom-loving Americans, human rights defenders, and members of the Karen community and their allies to gather at the U.S. Capitol for Karen Day on Capitol Hill. This is not just a rally—it is a historic stand for justice, survival, and self-determination.

Burma’s military regime survives on a lifeline of Russian weapons and Chinese cash. While the world condemns the junta’s brutal crackdowns, Moscow and Beijing prop it up—not out of principle, but for profit and power. Fighter jets from Russia, infrastructure deals from China, and UN vetoes from both keep the generals armed and unaccountable. As ethnic resistance grows and villages burn, this unholy alliance reveals a simple truth: in global geopolitics, Burma’s suffering is just collateral damage.

As global attention shifts from one crisis to the next, a powerful exhibition in London demands we confront a crisis we have too long ignored. Testimonies from Beyond, on display at the Koppel Collective until May 6, exposes the devastating impact of the Burmese military’s airstrikes and atrocities. Featuring the personal belongings of civilians killed, including a nine-year-old’s backpack and schoolbook, and the rosary beads of an elderly couple, the exhibit forces us to see the real human cost of the military regime’s campaign of terror.

As the United States navigates 2025, it faces a convergence of pressing threats that challenge its stability and global leadership. Economic uncertainty, political division, foreign adversary aggression, and rapidly evolving societal stressors are reshaping the national landscape. Rising inflation, volatile markets, and the weight of geopolitical conflict—particularly involving Russia and China—compound domestic tensions, including misinformation and growing distrust in institutions. This image reflects the turmoil beneath the surface: a nation grappling with external and internal pressures, demanding unity, resilience, and foresight to secure its future.

In today’s deeply polarized political environment, the risk of civil unrest in the United States has grown significantly. From contested elections and legal battles involving high-profile figures to economic instability and heightened cultural tensions, various triggers have the potential to ignite unrest in cities across the country. Understanding where these flashpoints are most likely to occur—and how to prepare—is essential for personal safety and protecting your loved ones. This brief provides a clear overview of high-risk regions, key indicators of potential unrest, and practical steps you can take to stay informed and mobile if conditions deteriorate.

The Kachin people, long-sidelined by Burma’s central government, have reached a pivotal moment in their history. Their decades of patience, negotiations, and federal aspirations have been systematically thwarted by both military regimes and Burman-dominated civilian leadership. With mounting human rights violations, political exclusion, and failed peace processes, the Kachin Independence Organisation (KIO) is rightfully advancing its movement toward full independence.

As Burma’s military regime loses control along its borders, neighboring countries are adapting. A recent article from The Irrawaddy details how Bangladesh has chosen to engage with the Arakan Army (AA)—an ethnic armed group now in control of most of Rakhine State. This unofficial engagement is a pragmatic step toward securing Bangladesh’s borders and potentially enabling the repatriation of Rohingya refugees. This strategy sets a compelling precedent for Thailand, which faces similar dynamics along its western frontier with Karen State. By adapting Bangladesh’s approach, Thailand could engage the Kawthoolei Government (KTLA) and the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) to promote border stability and humanitarian outcomes.

In a historic move that signals a powerful shift in Burma’s resistance movement, the Government of Kawthoolei, under the leadership of General Nerdah Mya Bomya, and the Kachin National Organization have signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) condemning the ongoing atrocities committed by the Burmese military junta. This agreement not only denounces the regime’s obstruction of international humanitarian aid but also reframes the conflict as a regional crisis, urging Thailand, Malaysia, and ASEAN to take principled action. The MOU’s bold legal and diplomatic demands—ranging from cancelling engagements with the junta to invoking universal jurisdiction for arresting war criminals—establish a new standard for ethnic unity and international advocacy. This analysis explores the implications of this joint action and outlines a strategic pathway for other ethnic groups to follow, demonstrating how a coordinated ethnic front can catalyze regional stability and international accountability.

Throughout the 20th century, Marxist revolutionaries recognized that a direct violent uprising was unlikely to succeed in the United States. Instead, they developed a strategy based on infiltrating and subverting key cultural institutions—particularly the education system, the media, and civic organizations. By gradually influencing thought leaders, teachers, journalists, and policymakers, they intended to reshape American society from the inside out, replacing its capitalist foundations with collectivist ideology.

The world in 2025 stands at a dangerous crossroads, with multiple flashpoints threatening to ignite a global conflict. This assessment analyzes the three most volatile regions — Taiwan/China, Ukraine/Russia, and Israel/Iran — and maps their potential escalation into a full-scale World War III. Through detailed escalation pathways, a day-by-day conflict timeline, global heatmaps, and early warning indicators, this report outlines how rapidly localized incidents could trigger global alliances and nuclear confrontation. Immediate vigilance, strategic deterrence, and crisis management are critical to mitigating an unprecedented global catastrophe.

Despite Christianity being the world’s largest religion, millions of Christians have faced relentless persecution, torture, and death over the past two decades. This is not merely discrimination—in many countries, it has escalated to ethnic cleansing and genocide. The mainstream global narrative often underreports these atrocities, yet thousands of believers die every year solely because of their faith in Jesus Christ.

This Easter, while millions gather in worship and celebration across the world, the Christian communities of Nigeria kneel in fear, surrounded by the deafening silence of the international community. The brutal truth is clear: Christians in Nigeria are being systematically hunted—and it’s time the world calls it what it is: genocide.

In a world where adversity often shapes character, few stories embody the spirit of resilience and determination like that of Kaw Ku. Born into the turmoil of conflict, raised in the shadows of loss, and forged by the pursuit of opportunity, Kaw Ku’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. His life is a testament to the unyielding strength of the Karen people and a reminder that the American dream is alive for those willing to fight for it.

A Childhood in the Refugee Camps

Kaw Ku's earliest memories are not of playgrounds or bedtime stories but of a life on the run. His people, the Karen, have faced decades of oppression at the hands of Burma’s military regime. For his family, safety was a fleeting concept. His father, a man of strength and dignity, was a leader among his people—someone who stood against the brutal injustices inflicted by the corrupt military forces. That resistance came at a heavy price. One day, soldiers arrived, and his father never came home. He had been executed for nothing more than daring to dream of a free Karen people.

In recent years, debates over identity verification have become central to both election integrity and national security conversations. But one surprising tension has emerged: many of the same individuals and groups that strongly support Voter ID laws are also the ones most vocally opposing Real ID.

This contradiction raises a compelling question: Is it possible to demand strict identity checks at the polls, while rejecting stricter ID for air travel and federal access — without being hypocritical?

As the world watches Southeast Asia navigate an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) finds itself at a crossroads. Long praised for fostering peace and economic growth in the region, ASEAN now faces mounting criticism for its inability to respond effectively to the Burma (Myanmar) crisis and its growing economic dependency on China. If ASEAN is to reclaim credibility, protect regional stability, and maintain autonomy, it must act boldly—and rethink its outdated policy of non-interference.

As the world grapples with geopolitical uncertainty and expanding authoritarian influence, Burma (Myanmar) stands as a decisive test of America's ability to lead through values-driven, economic diplomacy. The compelling 2018 report, “Weaponization of U.S. Economic Engagement in Burma,” authored by Col. Tim Heinemann (ret.), outlines a robust strategy that mirrors many principles embedded in the 2017 U.S. National Security Strategy—and it strikingly aligns with key aspects of former President Donald Trump’s foreign policy doctrine.

In a world saturated with noise, bias, and rapid opinions, effective leadership depends not on echo chambers but on discernment—the ability to assess situations through objective and logical reasoning. True leaders do not merely react; they step back, question narratives, analyze from multiple angles, and challenge the prevailing winds of influence. This intellectual discipline is what separates decision-makers from crowd-followers.

In an era marked by mass displacement, humanitarian emergencies, and global instability, one of the most powerful and underutilized strategies for preventing the refugee crisis is compelling unstable regimes to prioritize safety, opportunity, and civil engagement within their own borders.

Trump has historically employed 90-day pauses as a tactical measure to exert pressure, reassess situations, and negotiate from a position of strength. This approach was evident in his early presidency with Executive Order 13780, which imposed a 90-day suspension on entry to the U.S. by nationals of certain countries, aiming to enhance vetting procedures and protect national security.