Author Archives: Jad Makdissi

About Jad Makdissi

Jad Makdissi is an Opinion Writer covering U.S. foreign policy and domestic politics. For tips, please email makdissimedia@gmail.com.

CLOSING NATO’S ‘OPEN DOOR’

BY JAD MAKDISSI, STAFF WRITER On December 12, 2021, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued an explicit and precise vision for his country’s future: “We want to unblock the Donbas peace process…return Crimea, gain membership in the European Union…and [join NATO]…

THANKING THE SACRIFICIAL LAMB

BY JAD MAKDISSI STAFF WRITER Almost 20 years, $2.3 trillion and 2,461 Americans lost. Without a shadow of a doubt, Afghanistan is the sourest “Mission Accomplished” in American history. The public disappointment that might distract from this victory, however, is…